Mexicali Macaroni Pie

Jun 04, 2023June 4, 20230 13
Try this delicious Mexicali Macaroni Pie Recipe tonight
in Main

Prep

20 min

Cook

45 min

Ready In

65 min

Level

Easy

Rating

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Ingredients

4 ounces shell macaroni
2 eggs , beaten in separate bowls
1/3 cup grated parmesan cheese
1 tablespoon margarine or 1 tablespoon butter , cut up
1 cup cottage cheese , drained
1/2 lb ground beef
1 medium onion , chopped ( about 1/2 cup )
8 ounces tomato sauce
8 ounces red kidney beans
4 ounces diced green chili peppers
1 teaspoon chili powder
1/2 cup monterey jack cheese , shredded
chopped tomato and lettuce

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe
6
Calories
452
Sugar
4g
Fat
23g
Mexicali Macaroni Pie is a twist on a classic comfort food, macaroni and cheese. This version is filled with seasoned ground beef, kidney beans, and chili peppers to give it a Tex-Mex flare. Topped with melty cheese and baked to perfection, this dish is filling and satisfying. Perfect for a weeknight dinner or a potluck. Serve with chopped tomatoes and lettuce to add some freshness and crunch to the dish.

Instructions

1.Preheat oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit. Cook macaroni shells in boiling water until cooked al dente. Drain and set aside.
2.In a large bowl, beat one of the eggs. Add in parmesan cheese, margarine/butter, and cottage cheese. Mix well.
3.In a large skillet, brown ground beef and onion together until meat is no longer pink. Add in tomato sauce, red kidney beans, chili peppers, and chili powder. Simmer for 10 minutes.
4.In a small bowl, beat the other egg. Set aside.
5.Grease a pie plate and layer the ingredients in this order: half of the cooked macaroni shells, all of the cottage cheese mixture, all of the meat mixture, all of the shredded cheese, the remaining macaroni shells, and finally, the beaten egg.
6.Bake for 45 minutes or until golden brown on top. Let stand for 5-10 minutes before slicing. Serve with chopped tomato and lettuce.

PROS

Mexicali Macaroni Pie is a hearty, comforting dish that is easy to make.
It’s filling and can be made ahead to save time.
Perfect for a mid-week family dinner.

CONS

This dish isn’t particularly healthy.
It’s high in calories, fat, and sodium.
It’s best enjoyed in moderation as part of a balanced diet.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

While not the healthiest dish, Mexicali Macaroni Pie does provide a good source of protein and some calcium from the cheese. The dish also contains fiber and iron from the kidney beans and chili peppers.

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