Island Macaroni and Cheese

Macaroni and cheese is a popular comfort food dish that originated in Italy and was brought to the United States by Thomas Jefferson.

This is vegetarian and high protein recipe. Dish can be prepared in 50 minutes. Recipe requires some culinary experience (medium difficulty). Number of ingredients: 9.

Print Recipe

Medium

Island Macaroni and Cheese

Cooking Method: Baking, Boiling Cuisine: American, Caribbean Courses: Dinner, Main Course Recipe Keys: High Protein Vegetarian

Difficulty: Intermediate Prep Time 15 min Cook Time 30 min Rest Time 5 min Total Time 50 mins

Servings: 4 Calories: 1920

Best Season: Suitable throughout the year

Ingredients

Servings

• 8 ounce Macaroni
• 2 cup Cheddar cheese
• 1 cup Coconut milk
• 1 cup Pineapple chunks
• 1 cup Red bell pepper
• 0.5 cup Green onions
• 1 teaspoon Jerk seasoning
• 0.5 teaspoon Salt
• 0.5 teaspoon Black pepper

Instructions

1. Cook the macaroni according to package instructions. Drain and set aside.
2. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
3. In a large mixing bowl, combine the cooked macaroni, cheddar cheese, coconut milk, pineapple chunks, diced red bell pepper, sliced green onions, jerk seasoning, salt, and black pepper. Mix well.
4. Transfer the mixture to a greased baking dish.
5. Bake for 25-30 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
6. Remove from the oven and let it rest for 5 minutes before serving.
7. Enjoy your delicious Island Macaroni and Cheese!

Nutrition Facts

Servings 4

---

Amount Per Serving

Calories 480kcal

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 20g31%

Total Carbohydrate 55g19%

Sugars 6g

Protein 18g36%

---

* The Percentage Daily Values are calculated from a 2,000 calorie diet. Your specific daily value may vary, depending on your individual calorie requirements.