Bridgetown Macaroni Pie (Bajan Spiced Cheddar & Mustard Bake) – Authentic Barbados Recipe

Barbados’s legendary Sunday bake with a signature tangy mustard-and-cheddar golden crust.

Country of Origin
🇧🇧 Barbados (Caribbean, Americas)
Dietary Profile
vegetarian
Prep Time
20 min
Cook Time
30 min
Difficulty
Medium
Signature Staples
Tubular macaroni, Aged sharp cheddar cheese, Caramelized onion, Prepared yellow mustard, Ketchup

Ingredients for Bridgetown Macaroni Pie (Bajan Spiced Cheddar & Mustard Bake) (4 Servings)

  • 1.25 lbs (or 2.5 cups) tubular macaroni, prepped into bite-sized pieces
  • 1.5 cups aged sharp cheddar cheese, washed and trimmed
  • 1 cup caramelized onion
  • 1 medium onion and 3 cloves garlic, finely minced with prepared yellow mustard
  • 1.5 tbsp traditional Barbados seasoning (ketchup, evaporated milk, paprika, thyme)
  • 2.5 tbsp traditional cooking oil, sea salt, cracked black pepper, and fresh citrus or herbs

Step-by-Step Cooking Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 390°F (200°C) and lightly oil an ovenproof skillet or baking dish.
  2. In a skillet over medium heat, sauté onion, garlic, prepared yellow mustard, and ketchup, evaporated milk, paprika, thyme for 3 minutes until fragrant.
  3. Combine tubular macaroni and aged sharp cheddar cheese with the sautéed aromatics and layer evenly into the baking dish.
  4. Top with caramelized onion and bake uncovered for 25–30 minutes until bubbling and golden brown on top.
  5. Let rest 5 minutes before serving warm at the table.

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