JUNIOR'S MACARONI AND CHEESE PIE

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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

1/4 cup plain breadcrumbs
1 1/2 teaspoons salt
1 teaspoon olive oil
2 cups uncooked macaroni (will yield 5 cups cooked)
6 tablespoons butter (3/4 stick)
1/2 cup onion, chopped
1/2 cup flour
3/4 teaspoon dry mustard
1/2 teaspoon white pepper
1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
2 1/2 cups milk
2 1/2 cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese
1 drop red food coloring (optional)
1 drop yellow food coloring (optional)
paprika

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

Ahmad Gujjar
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This recipe is a waste of time. The pie was a disaster.


Owaisjutt Owaisjutt
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I would not recommend this recipe. The macaroni was overcooked and the cheese sauce was too thick.


Jazib Tanveer
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I'm giving this recipe 3 stars. It was easy to make, but the end result was just average.


Bernardo Cornejo
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I thought this pie was just okay. It wasn't as flavorful as I was hoping.


Kunda Chile
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I was disappointed with this recipe. The crust was too dry and the filling was bland.


Belay Mamo
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This was my first time making macaroni and cheese pie and it turned out great! The instructions were clear and easy to follow.


Subhan Allah
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I'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
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This is my go-to recipe for macaroni and cheese pie. It's always a crowd-pleaser.


Yaseen Laghari
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I'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
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The 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
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I made this pie for a potluck and it was a huge success! Everyone loved it.


KalimSiyal
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This 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.