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Macaroni Pie Recipe (Makaronopita)

A Greek Macaroni Pie Recipe with bechamel cream, feta, and Kefalotyri cheese. A savory and filling pie with a strong savory cheese flavor!

Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Servings: 6 pieces
Calories: 625 kcal
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Greek

Ingredients

For The Cream:
  • 60 grams (4 tbsp) butter
  • 55 grams (5 tbsp) all-purpose flour
  • 750 ml (3 cups) warm milk
  • 40 grams (3 tablespoons) butter
  • 180 grams (6.3 ounce) feta cheese crumbled
  • 75 grams (2.6 ounce) Greek Kefalotyri or Gruyere cheese grated
  • 2 medium eggs
  • 2 egg yolks
  • ⅕ teaspoon ground nutmeg
For The Macaroni:
  • 350 grams (12.3 ounce) elbow macaroni pasta
  • 1 tablespoon salt
For The Pie Top:
  • 35 grams (1.2 ounce) Greek Kefalotyri or Gruyere cheese grated

Instructions

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  1. Preheat oven to 180°C /355°F.
To Make The Cream:
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  1. Make a roux. In a small cooking pot or saucepan heat over low heat the 60 grams of butter until melted. Add the flour and stir with a whisk to combine with the butter. Raise the heat to medium and cook stirring frequently for 2 minutes. Turn the heat to low again.
  2. Add the milk in batches. Stirring after each batch until the mixture is uniform before adding more milk. Continue stirring with the whisk until all flour lumps have dissolved and the mixture gets a little bit thicker than heavy cream.
  3. Remove from heat and add the feta cheese, Kefalotyri cheese and stir well. Then add the eggs, egg yolks, ground pepper, and nutmeg.
To Make The Macaroni Pie:
  1. Boil pasta according to its package instructions. Then drain and add to a mixing bowl while still hot.
  2. Add the cream to the pasta and mix well. Then transfer to a 28 x 18 cm (11 x 7-inch) baking dish.
  3. Smoothen the surface with a spoon and press the macaroni to sink under the cream. Sprinkle the 35 grams of Kefalotyri cheese on top.
  4. Bake in the middle rack of your oven for about 40-45 minutes until set and nicely colored on top.
  5. Remove from the oven and let it set for at least 30 minutes on the counter before cutting and serving.
  6. Cut into 6 square pieces and serve with extra grated cheese on top if you like.

Nutrition Information

Serving 1piece Calories 625kcal (31%) Carbohydrates 57g (19%) Protein 23g (46%) Fat 35g (54%) Saturated Fat 20g (100%) Polyunsaturated Fat 2g Monounsaturated Fat 9g Trans Fat 1g Cholesterol 217mg (72%) Sodium 1846mg (77%) Potassium 262mg (7%) Fiber 1g (4%) Sugar 6g (12%) Vitamin A 1085IU (22%) Vitamin C 0.002mg (0%) Calcium 509mg (51%) Iron 2mg (11%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 6pieces

Amount Per Serving

Calories 625

% Daily Value*

Serving 1piece
Calories 625kcal 31%
Carbohydrates 57g 19%
Protein 23g 46%
Fat 35g 54%
Saturated Fat 20g 100%
Polyunsaturated Fat 2g 12%
Monounsaturated Fat 9g 45%
Trans Fat 1g 50%
Cholesterol 217mg 72%
Sodium 1846mg 77%
Potassium 262mg 6%
Fiber 1g 4%
Sugar 6g 12%
Vitamin A 1085IU 22%
Vitamin C 0.002mg 0%
Calcium 509mg 51%
Iron 2mg 11%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

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