Mexicali Macaroni Pie Recipe

Name: Mexicali Macaroni Pie
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 4 ounces shell macaroni; 2 eggs, beaten in separate bowls; ⅓ cup grated parmesan cheese; 1 tablespoon margarine or 1 tablespoon butter, cut up; 1 cup cottage cheese, drained; 12 lb ground beef; 1 medium onion, chopped (about 1/2 cup); 8 ounces tomato sauce; 8 ounces red kidney beans; 4 ounces diced green chili peppers; 1 teaspoon chili powder; ½ cup monterey jack cheese, shredded; chopped tomato and lettuce

Servings: persons

4 ounces shell macaroni
2 eggs, beaten in separate bowls
⅓ cup grated parmesan cheese
1 tablespoon margarine or 1 tablespoon butter, cut up
1 cup cottage cheese, drained
12 lb ground beef
1 medium onion, chopped (about 1/2 cup)
8 ounces tomato sauce
8 ounces red kidney beans
4 ounces diced green chili peppers
1 teaspoon chili powder
½ cup monterey jack cheese, shredded
chopped tomato and lettuce

1
Preheat oven to 350F.
2
Cook pasta according to package directions and drain.
3
Combine 1 beaten egg, Parmesan, butter in a medium bowl.
4
Add pasta, toss to coat.
5
Press pasta mixture into the bottom and sides of a greased 9-inch pie plate, to form a crust.
6
Combine 1 beaten egg and cottage cheese in a small bowl.
7
Spread over the pasta crust and set aside.
8
Cook meat and onion in a skillet until the meat is brown.
9
Add tomato sauce, kidney beans, diced green chili peppers, and chili powder to meat mixture.
10
Cook until heated through.
11
Spoon meat mixture over cottage cheese layer.
12
Bake uncovered for 20 minutes at 350F Sprinkle with cheese and cook another 5 minutes, or until cheese is melted.
13
Top with chopped tomato and lettuce.
14
Let stand 5 minutes before serving.

3858

kcal

Calories

297

Fat

Carbs

258

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 4 ounces shell macaroni, 2 eggs, beaten in separate bowls, ⅓ cup grated parmesan cheese, 1 tablespoon margarine or 1 tablespoon butter, cut up, and more.

Yes, Mexicali Macaroni Pie falls under the Pasta & Noodles category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

Mexicali Macaroni Pie

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