Makaronilaatikko
(Macaroni Casserole)
6
servings
60
minutes
Makaronilaatikko, also known as Finnish macaroni casserole, is a traditional Finnish dish consisting of cooked macaroni pasta mixed with a creamy sauce made from eggs, milk, and often ground meat or sausage. The dish is typically seasoned with salt, pepper, and sometimes a hint of nutmeg or other spices. It is then baked in the oven until the top is golden brown and crispy. Makaronilaatikko is a hearty and comforting dish, often served as a main course for lunch or dinner, especially during the colder months in Finland.
Recipe:
1. Heat oven to 200 celsius.
2. Boil your macaroni pasta according to the package instructions (usually, 8-10 minutes cook time in a pot of boiling salted water - 1tbsp per 1liter of water), drain the liquid, and set the macaroni aside.
3. In a frying pan, add in the oil and fry your onions until caramelized
4. Add the minced meat and bouillon cube and fry until the meat is brown and the bouillon has incorporated into the mix
5. Add in the salt, black pepper, onion powder, and butter, mix until everything is combined and the butter has melted - taste and adjust accordingly
6. In a different bowl, combine milk, eggs, and a couple of pinches of salt
7. In a large bowl, combine the macaroni and minced meat mixture and transfer it to a deep baking tray or any ovenproof deep ceramics which you can fit the whole mixture in
8. Pour in the egg and milk mixture over the macaroni and minced meat mix
9. Bake in the oven for 30 minutes and then take it off to add the grated cheese on top and bake for another 10-15 minutes until the cheese has melted
10. Serve it with ketchup
Ingredients:
400 grams minced beef / 碎牛肉
400 grams macaroni pasta / 通心
1 yellow onion, chopped / 洋葱
1 tbsp canola oil / 玉米油
1 bouillon cube / 味精块
½ tsp salt / 盐
½ tsp ground black pepper / 黑胡椒粉
1 tsp onion powder / 洋葱粉
50 grams butter / 黄
800 ml full fat milk / 全脂牛奶
3 eggs / 鸡蛋
1 tsp salt / 盐
200 grams grated cheese / 磨碎的奶酪
Ketchup - BUY HERE -
