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Barbadian Macaroni Pie

Name: Barbadian Macaroni Pie
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 40 min
Total time: 55 min
Yield: 6 servings
Cuisine: barbadian
Ingredients: 400 g elbow macaroni; 2 cups sharp cheddar, grated; 2 eggs, beaten; 1 tbsp yellow mustard; 2 tbsp ketchup; 1 tsp Worcestershire sauce

A boldly seasoned baked macaroni and cheese pie — a staple side dish at every Bajan Sunday lunch and celebration.

Prep

15 min

Cook

40 min

Servings

Difficulty

Easy

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4.8(980 ratings)

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About This Recipe

Barbadian Macaroni Pie is nothing like mild American mac and cheese. It is packed with mustard, ketchup, Worcestershire sauce, and sharp cheddar, then baked until golden and sliceable. It appears at every Sunday table, holiday feast, and rum shop menu across the island, often served alongside rice and peas or stewed chicken.

Ingredients

Serves 6

400 gelbow macaroni
2 cupssharp cheddar, grated
2eggs, beaten
1 tbspyellow mustard
2 tbspketchup
1 tspWorcestershire sauce

Instructions

1
Cook pasta
Boil macaroni in salted water until just al dente. Drain and cool slightly.
2
Mix filling
Combine pasta with eggs, mustard, ketchup, Worcestershire, half the cheese, salt and pepper. Mix well.
3
Bake
Pour into a greased baking dish. Top with remaining cheese. Bake at 180 °C (350 °F) for 35–40 minutes until golden and set.
4
Rest and slice
Allow to rest 10 minutes before cutting into squares and serving.

Pro Tips

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Do not overcook pasta — it continues cooking in the oven.
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Evaporated milk stirred in adds creaminess.
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Score the top lightly before baking for a crispier crust.

Variations

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Add diced onion and sweet pepper.
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Use pepper jack for extra heat.
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Mix in cooked minced meat for a one-dish meal.

Storage

Refrigerate up to 4 days. Reheat slices in a 160 °C oven for 10 minutes.

History & Origin

Macaroni pie arrived in Barbados via British colonial influence and local cooks transformed it with bold Bajan seasonings. Today it is as central to Sunday lunch as rice and peas.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I make it ahead?

Yes — assemble the day before, refrigerate, and bake just before serving.

Why add ketchup and mustard?

They are the defining Bajan flavour profile — tangy, sharp, and unmistakably local.

Nutrition Facts

Per serving (260g / 9.2 oz) · 6 servings total

Calories390kcal

Protein18g

Carbohydrates44g

Fat16g

Fiber2g

Protein18g

Carbs44g

Fat16g

Time Summary

Prep time15 min

Cook time40 min

Total time55 min

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Instructions

Cook pasta

Boil macaroni in salted water until just al dente. Drain and cool slightly.

Mix filling

Combine pasta with eggs, mustard, ketchup, Worcestershire, half the cheese, salt and pepper. Mix well.

Bake

Pour into a greased baking dish. Top with remaining cheese. Bake at 180 °C (350 °F) for 35–40 minutes until golden and set.

Rest and slice

Allow to rest 10 minutes before cutting into squares and serving.