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HOW TO MAKE THE BEST CARIBBEAN MACARONI AND CHEESE



Ingredients

  • 16 ounces elbow macaroni (1 lb.)

  • 4 ounces soft cream cheese

  • 1/2 cup pasta water or normal tap water

  • 1 "14 oz" can evaporated milk

  • 2 large eggs

  • 6 tablespoon butter

  • 10 ounces mild cheddar cheese, shredded

  • 20 ounces sharp cheddar cheese, shredded

  • 10 ounces white cheddar cheese, diced

  • 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese

  • ½ teaspoon salt, optional

  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder

  • 1 teaspoon onion powder

  • 1/2 teaspoon white/black pepper

  • 1 pack Goya vegetable/salad seasoning

  • 1 cup sour cream

  • 1 teaspoon oil , for greasing the baking dish

METHOD

  1. Fill a large pot with one gallon water and bring to a rapid boil

  2. Add elbow macaroni with 1 teaspoon salt , Cook for 4 minutes.

  3. Drain and rinse under cold running water to stop the pasta from cooking, set aside

  4. Whisk eggs with milk until fluffy, set aside

  5. Add the softened cream cheese with 1/2 cup water to a deep pot on medium to low heat and until almost melted, stirring constantly to prevent the cream cheese from burning

  6. Add 6 tablespoon butter, Stir!

  7. Add egg mixture and keep stirring constantly, you do not want the eggs to scramble

  8. Add half of the shredded mild and sharp cheddar cheese, mix together

  9. Add parmesan cheese, stir!

  10. Add garlic powder, onion powder, vegetable seasoning, black or white pepper and keep stirring

  11. If the sauce is getting to thick add a small amount of milk or water

  12. Add sour cream and keep stirring

  13. Add cook macaroni pasta to the cheese mixture. Mix!

  14. Add an additional 1/4 cup sharp shredded cheese, Mix together.

  15. Transfer half of macaroni mixture to the prepared baking dish, and layer with the white cubed cheddar cheese.

  16. Pour remaining macaroni mixture on top

  17. Sprinkle with leftover shredded cheese so as to cover the macaroni mixture

  18. Bake uncovered for 30-35 minutes in a 350 degree oven or until golden/brown in color

  19. Let cool/set for about 5 - 10 minutes before serving.

  20. Enjoy!

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