JUNIOR'S MACARONI AND CHEESE PIE
A new twist on this old favourite - it's baked in a pie plate with bread crumbs as a crust, then served up in a slice, just like a pie. Recipe from the famous "Junior's" restaurant in Brooklyn.
Provided by Roxygirl in Colorado
Categories Cheese
Time 50m
Yield 6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 15
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 375 degrees.
- Butter a 9-inch deep-dish pie plate.
- Sprinkle bottom and sides with the bread crumbs.
- Cook the noodles as directed on box (al dente), adding 1/2 teaspoon salt and the teaspoon oil.
- You will need 5 cups of cooked noodles.
- Meanwhile, melt butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
- Add the onion and saute until soft, about 5 minutes.
- Stir in flour and remaining teaspoon of salt, dry mustard, pepper, and nutmeg and cook for about 1 minute.
- Gradually stir in all the milk and continue to cook until the sauce simmers and thickens.
- Add 2 cups of the cheese, the optional food coloring, and stir until completely melted.
- Remove sauce from heat and stir in the noodles.
- Spoon macaroni into the pie plate, mounding high in the centre.
- Top with remaining 1/2 cup of cheese and sprinkle generously with paprika.
- Bake until the pie is golden brown and bubbly, about 25 minutes.
- Let pie stand on wire rack for about 15 minutes to set before cutting.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 557.4, Fat 32.6, SaturatedFat 19.9, Cholesterol 94.2, Sodium 1040.7, Carbohydrate 44.3, Fiber 1.9, Sugar 1.8, Protein 21.7
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Ahmad Gujjar
gujjarahmad38@gmail.comThis recipe is a waste of time. The pie was a disaster.
Owaisjutt Owaisjutt
oo@gmail.comI would not recommend this recipe. The macaroni was overcooked and the cheese sauce was too thick.
Jazib Tanveer
tanveer_jazib92@hotmail.frI'm giving this recipe 3 stars. It was easy to make, but the end result was just average.
Bernardo Cornejo
cornejo-bernardo@gmail.comI thought this pie was just okay. It wasn't as flavorful as I was hoping.
Kunda Chile
k_c@gmail.comI was disappointed with this recipe. The crust was too dry and the filling was bland.
Belay Mamo
b-mamo@hotmail.co.ukThis was my first time making macaroni and cheese pie and it turned out great! The instructions were clear and easy to follow.
Subhan Allah
sallah@aol.comI've made this pie several times and it's always a hit. I like to add some chopped bacon to the filling for extra flavor.
Dayn Chau
c19@aol.comThis is my go-to recipe for macaroni and cheese pie. It's always a crowd-pleaser.
Yaseen Laghari
laghari.y@yahoo.comI'm not a big fan of macaroni and cheese, but this pie was actually really good. The crust was flaky and the filling was creamy and cheesy.
Angelique Johnson
angelique-j7@yahoo.comThe recipe was easy to follow and the pie turned out perfectly. I used a combination of sharp cheddar and mozzarella cheese, which gave it a great flavor.
Khan Shaba
shaba_k@hotmail.frI made this pie for a potluck and it was a huge success! Everyone loved it.
KalimSiyal
kalimsiyal41@yahoo.comThis macaroni and cheese pie was a hit with my family! The combination of the creamy cheese sauce, the al dente macaroni, and the crispy crust was perfect. I will definitely be making this again.