Description
Imagine macaroni and cheese, but as a cake! This comforting bake is surprisingly easy to make and tastes amazing.
Ingredients
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- 1 lbs (400 g) dried macaroni
- Oil for drizzling and frying
- 8 oz (200 g) chorizo (sliced)
- 9 oz (250 g) streaky bacon (chopped)
- 4 cups (1000 ml) milk
- 5 large eggs
- 1 tsp (5 ml) mustard powder
- 1 tsp (5 ml) salt
- 1 tsp (5 ml) ground black pepper
- 9 oz (250 g) grated Kasselshoop Cheddar Cheese
- 3 oz (75 g) parmesan cheese (grated)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 240°F (116°C) and heat a pizza stone or baking sheet for 20 minutes until very hot.
- Boil the macaroni in salted water for 5 minutes less than the packet instructions.
- Drain macaroni, drizzle with oil, and set aside.
- Heat oil in a pan and fry the chorizo until the fat has rendered and the chorizo is crispy.
- Remove the chorizo and fry the bacon in the rendered fat until crispy.
- Remove bacon and set aside with the rendered fat.
- Line the base of a 22cm loose-bottomed cake tin with 2 layers of baking paper, letting the paper extend beyond the rim.
- Grease the sides of the cake tin.
- Whisk together milk, eggs, and seasoning.
- Mix the macaroni, chorizo, bacon, and most of the cheese (reserve some for sprinkling).
- Spoon the macaroni mixture into the cake tin, pressing firmly.
- Remove the pizza stone or baking sheet from the oven and reduce the oven temperature.
- Place the cake tin on the hot stone or sheet and slowly pour the milk mixture over the macaroni.
- Bake for 30 minutes, or until the egg mixture has set (loosely cover with foil if the top browns too much).
- Remove from the oven and let stand for 5 minutes.
- Gently loosen the edges with a knife and remove from the cake tin.
- Remove the baking paper, place on a serving plate, and serve.
Notes
- For a richer flavor, use a combination of sharp and mild cheddar cheeses.
- To prevent sticking, ensure the baking paper extends beyond the cake tin’s edge.
- Leftovers can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days and reheated gently in the oven or microwave.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Baking
- Method: Oven-Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 500
- Sugar: 5
- Sodium: 700
- Fat: 35
- Saturated Fat: 15
- Unsaturated Fat: 15
- Carbohydrates: 50
- Fiber: 5
- Protein: 20
- Cholesterol: 200