Mexicali Macaroni Pie Recipes

MEXICALI MEAT PIE

Steps:

• Preheat Oven to 425 degrees.
• Fry the bacon until it is crisp and break it into pieces.
• Put 1/2 cup of the bacon drippings in freezer and chill until firm.
• Brown the ground beef in a large skillet until it is brown.
• Drain off any grease.
• Add corn, bell pepper, onion, corn meal, oregano, chili powder, 1/2 teaspoon salt, pepper and the tomato sauce.
• Allow meat mixture to cool while you prepare the pie crust.
• PIE CRUST:.
• Combine the flour and cornmeal.
• Cut in the bacon drippings or shortening until the mixture is the size of small peas.
• Add the ice water a little at a time while stirring with a fork until the dough holds together.
• Roll into a ball and flatten to 1/2 inch.
• Roll out on a floured surface and place in a 9 inch pie plate.
• Flute the edge.
• Pour the meat mixture into the prepared pie crust.
• Bake in a 425 degree oven for 25 minutes.
• While pie is baking, prepare topping.
• TOPPING:.
• Combine egg, milk, 1/2 teaspoon salt, mustard, Worchestershire Sauce and cheese.
• Spread on the pie.
• Top with crumbled bacon and sliced olives.
• Put back in oven for 5 minutes or until the cheese melts.
• Remove from the oven and let it stand for 10 minutes before serving.

MACARONI PIE

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
• Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add macaroni and cook for 8 to 10 minutes or until al dente; drain.
• Beat eggs and milk together. Pour half of the cooked macaroni into 9x13 inch baking dish. Cover macaroni with half of the cheese. Pour remaining macaroni into baking dish leaving a little room at the top. Cover with remaining cheese. Pour egg mixture over macaroni. Sprinkle with salt.
• Bake in a preheated over for an hour or until a knife inserted comes out clean.

MEXICALI CASSEROLE

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 375°. In a large skillet coated with cooking spray, cook turkey, onions and pepper over medium heat until meat is no longer pink and vegetables are tender, breaking up turkey into crumbles, 6-8 minutes. Add garlic; cook 1 minute longer. Drain. Stir in beans, tomatoes, water, rice, olives, chili powder and salt., Transfer to an 11x7-in. baking dish coated with cooking spray. Bake, covered, until rice is tender, 50-55 minutes. Sprinkle with cheese. Bake, uncovered, until cheese is melted, about 5 minutes longer.

MEXICALI MACARONI PIE

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350°F.
• Cook pasta according to package directions and drain.
• Combine 1 beaten egg, Parmesan, butter in a medium bowl. Add pasta, toss to coat.
• Press pasta mixture into the bottom and sides of a greased 9-inch pie plate, to form a crust.
• Combine 1 beaten egg and cottage cheese in a small bowl. Spread over the pasta crust and set aside.
• Cook meat and onion in a skillet until the meat is brown.
• Add tomato sauce, kidney beans, diced green chili peppers, and chili powder to meat mixture. Cook until heated through.
• Spoon meat mixture over cottage cheese layer.
• Bake uncovered for 20 minutes at 350°F Sprinkle with cheese and cook another 5 minutes, or until cheese is melted.
• Top with chopped tomato and lettuce. Let stand 5 minutes before serving.

TRINIDADIAN MACARONI PIE

Steps:

• Heat oven to 350 degrees. Grease a 9-by-13-inch (3-quart) baking dish with butter.
• In a large bowl, mix the Cheddar and mozzarella, and set aside. In a small bowl, whisk the evaporated milk, egg, tomato paste, garlic and onion powders, mustard, thyme, Scotch bonnet pepper, 1 teaspoon salt, and a generous pinch of black pepper until very well blended.
• Cook macaroni in boiling salted water according to the package directions for al dente. Drain and return to the pot. Stir in the tablespoon of butter until melted, then add half the cheese and stir until it's fully combined and starting to melt. Stir in the milk mixture until the pasta is evenly coated. Pour the pasta into the buttered dish, spread it evenly and sprinkle the rest of the cheese on top.
• Bake until the top is bubbling and golden brown, 35 to 40 minutes.
• Remove from the oven and let rest for at least 10 minutes to help it firm up. The dish can be made up to a day in advance, tightly covered with foil or plastic wrap, and refrigerated, or cut into serving sizes, wrapped tightly and frozen. Reheat covered with foil in a 350-degree oven or in a covered skillet on the stove.

MEXICALI BEEF PIE

Steps:

• Brown hamburger and onion until mixture is cooked through. Mix in chili powder, 1/2 tsp salt, pepper, green peppers OR the salsa. Mix well.
• Spray a 9 x 9 square pan with nonstick cooking spread; spread mixture evenly in bottom of pan.
• In medium mixing bowl, combine the remaining ingredients, mixing well. Beat until batter is smooth; pour over meat mixture.
• Bake 35 - 40 minutes, 350°F Sprinkle with cheese, bake another 3-4 minutes.
• Cut in squares, top with tomatoes, shredded lettuce, sour cream (if desired).

MEXICAN MACARONI AND CHEESE

Steps:

• Cook macaroni according to package directions. Meanwhile, in a large saucepan, melt butter. Stir in flour until smooth. Gradually stir in milk. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened. Reduce heat; stir in lime juice. Stir in 1-1/2 cups cheddar cheese and 1 cup pepper Jack cheese until melted. , Remove from the heat. Stir in the jalapeno, chili powder and salt. Drain macaroni; add to cheese sauce and toss to coat. , Transfer to a greased 8-in. square baking dish. Top with remaining cheeses; sprinkle with paprika. Bake, uncovered, at 350° for 15-20 minutes or until cheese is melted.

MEXICALI MEAT PIE

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 425 degrees.
• Beat the egg slightly in a mixing bowl. Add ground beef, corn, cracker crumbs, chili sauce, pepper flakes, onion, and oregano. Mix well. Press mixture firmly into the pastry-lined pie plate. Bake for 20-25 minutes.
• Mix together in a bowl the topping ingredients. Spread on the filling. Top with olives and bacon.
• Bake an additional 5 minutes or until the cheese melts.
• Let stand 10 minutes before serving.