Best 2 Macaroni Schotel Indonesian Macaroni Cheese Recipes

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An Indonesian twist on a classic comfort dish, macaroni schotel is a cheesy baked macaroni dish that is sure to be a hit with the whole family. Made with macaroni pasta, creamy cheese sauce, and a variety of other ingredients like vegetables, minced meat, and spices, this casserole is a delicious and easy-to-make meal that is perfect for busy weeknights or special occasions. There are many variations to this recipe, so it's easy to customize it to your own liking.

Here are our top 2 tried and tested recipes!

MACARONI SCHOTEL



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Macaroni Schotel literally means macaroni dish. It's a baked-cheesy dish made of macaroni and cheese. It's a savoury that is delicious to enjoy as an afternoon snack or as a starter.

Provided by Devy Dar

Categories     Snacks & Starters

Time 1h5m

Number Of Ingredients 11

150 grams/ 5.29 oz Macaroni pasta.
200 grams/ 7.05 oz Boneless-chicken breast.
500 ml/ 16.91 oz Milk.
250 grams/ 8.45 oz Cheddar cheese, grated.
1 medium Onion.
2 cloves Garlic.
6 Eggs, beaten lightly.
Pinch of ground nutmeg.
½ tsp Ground white pepper (preferably), or ground black pepper.
½ tsp Salt.
1 tbsp butter, and more to grease the dish.

Steps:

  • Get a large oval dish ready. Grease it with butter. Set aside.
  • Clean the chicken and cut in big chunks. Then put hot boiling water in a pot and add in the chicken. Boil the poultry until it's thoroughly cooked. Drain it, and when it's a bit cooled down, shred the meat into slivers. Set aside.
  • Boil and cook the macaroni until al dente, drain and set aside.
  • Preheat the oven at Gas 4/ 180℃/ 350℉.
  • Peel and chop the onion.
  • Peel and crush the garlic until it becomes a paste.
  • Heat and melt the butter on a frying pan, and put your chopped onion in and fry until the onion becomes translucent and smells fragrant.
  • Add in the garlic, and fry until the garlic is nicely fragrant.
  • In a mixing bowl, put the cooked macaroni in, add the shredded chicken, onion and garlic, beaten eggs, milk, cheese, nutmeg, salt and pepper.
  • Mix and stir the macaroni mixture until all well blended and mixed.
  • Pour the mixture into the dish. Spread it nicely and evenly.
  • Bake the dish in the oven for about 45 minutes or until it's fully cooked.
  • Enjoy.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 203 calories, Carbohydrate 8 grams carbohydrates, Cholesterol 134 milligrams cholesterol, Fat 12 grams fat, Fiber 0 grams fiber, Protein 15 grams protein, SaturatedFat 6 grams saturated fat, ServingSize 1, Sodium 311 milligrams sodium, Sugar 1 grams sugar, TransFat 0 grams trans fat, UnsaturatedFat 5 grams unsaturated fat

MACARONI SCHOTEL (INDONESIAN MACARONI CHEESE)



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Pasta was introduced to Indonesia by the Dutch who would make a version of this casserole in a 'Schotel' or 'schaal', meaning dish in Dutch. The meats can be changed and any vegetable can be added, if you wish.

Provided by Broke Guy

Categories     Macaroni And Cheese

Time 1h20m

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 15

12 ounces elbow macaroni
1 medium onion, chopped
4 garlic cloves, minced
0.75 (12 ounce) can corned beef, diced
2 hot dogs, sliced down middle then diced
1/4 lb smoked ham, thinly sliced
1 (8 ounce) box neufchatel cheese
1 (12 ounce) can evaporated milk
1 cup milk
2 teaspoons sugar
salt & freshly ground black pepper, to taste
1 1/2 teaspoons ground nutmeg
2 eggs, beaten
1/2 cup parmesan cheese, grated
1/4 cup colby-monterey jack cheese, shredded

Steps:

  • Prepare macaroni according to package directions to the "al dente" stage. Drain and set aside.
  • In a large non-stick skillet, saute the onions on medium-high heat for 5 minutes then add the garlic. Saute until garlic is fragrant (1 minute).
  • Add the corned beef and start breaking into smaller pieces. Saute for 3 minutes. Add hot dog cubes and sliced ham and saute for 1 minute more. Set aside.
  • In a greased baking dish, add half of the noodles and top with meat mixture. Spread meat mixture evenly leaving 1/2 inch space around edges of the pan.
  • Top meat mixture with thin slices of the neufchatel cream cheese, leaving 1/2 inch space around edges of baking pan.
  • In a mixing bowl, combine both milks, sugar, eggs, salt, black pepper and nutmeg. Slowly pour half around edge of baking pan so that it can drain under the meat and cheese mixture.
  • In the remaining sauce mixture, add the parmesan cheese and stir well to combine. Pour over top of casserole from side to side.
  • Layer shredded cheese across the top of the casserole. Cover casserole and place in refrigerator overnight.
  • When ready to cook, heat oven to 400 degrees F and bake for 40-45 minutes. Top should be golden brown. Allow to cool for 15 minutes and serve with ketchup and chili sauce, if desired.

Tips:

  • For a cheesy and gooey macaroni schotel, use a combination of cheddar and mozzarella cheese.
  • To make the macaroni schotel more flavorful, add some cooked bacon, ham, or sausage.
  • For a vegetarian macaroni schotel, use a vegetable broth instead of beef broth.
  • To make the macaroni schotel more kid-friendly, omit the pepper and add some sweet corn or peas.
  • If you don't have any macaroni noodles, you can use penne, shells, or rotini noodles instead.

Conclusion:

Macaroni schotel is a delicious and versatile dish that can be enjoyed by people of all ages. It is a great way to use up leftover macaroni noodles, and it is also a budget-friendly meal. With a few simple ingredients, you can create a delicious and satisfying macaroni schotel that your family will love.

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