European
Sweden - Pasta and Grains
Makaronilåda (Baked Macaroni Pudding)
Chef's Menu Description
Beloved Swedish family comfort food: elbow macaroni baked with a savoury custard of whole milk, eggs, nutmeg, grated Västerbotten cheese, and diced smoked ham, baked until bubbly and golden.
Ingredients
- • 300g elbow macaroni, boiled al dente
- • 150g smoked ham, diced into 5mm cubes
- • 150g aged Västerbottensost or Prästost cheese, grated
- • 3 large eggs
- • 300ml whole milk
- • 150ml single cream
- • 1/4 tsp freshly grated nutmeg
- • 1 tsp fine sea salt and freshly ground white pepper
- • 20g butter for greasing the baking dish
Preparation Steps
1
Phase 1
Boil macaroni in salted water for 7 minutes (slightly undercooked). Drain and toss with diced smoked ham. Spread evenly into a buttered baking dish.
2
Phase 2
In a bowl, whisk together eggs, whole milk, cream, grated nutmeg, salt, white pepper, and half of the grated cheese.
3
Phase 3
Pour the custard mixture evenly over the macaroni and ham. Scatter the remaining grated cheese generously across the top.
4
Phase 4
Bake at 200°C for 30-35 minutes until the custard is set in the center and the cheese crust is bubbling and golden-brown. Serve with ketchup and tomato salad.