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Creamy Macaroni and Cheese Pie

This Creamy Macaroni and Cheese Pie with plum tomatoes and crumb topping is a grown-up way to enjoy a comfort food classic.

Creamy Mac And Cheese Pie

 

Creamy Macaroni and Cheese Pie

This Creamy Mac and Cheese Pie topped with Roma tomatoes and a crispy garlic Parmesan topping is a company worthy dish. Macaroni and cheese in the form of a pie?  Oh my, so unbelievably good!! It’s a dish that pleases vegetarians and carnivores alike. How to make Macaroni and Cheese Pie: (Scroll down for full printable recipe.)

  • Plum Tomatoes – Slice the plum tomatoes into 1/4 inch slices and place on doubled paper towels. Sprinkle each lightly with sea salt and press another paper towel on top. Let stand for 10 minutes.
  • Crumb Topping – In a small mixing bowl toss together bread crumbs, Parmesan, garlic and parsley with butter. Set aside.
  • Prepare Pan – Preheat oven to 350°F. Lightly spritz a 9-inch deep dish pie or tart pan with cooking spray.
  • Pie Shell – Fit the pie crust firmly into the pan and flute edges or press with the tines of a fork.
  • Macaroni and Cheese – Cook the macaroni in salted water per the instructions on the box until al dente. Drain well. Set aside to cool slightly, then add the egg. Stir until coated.
  • Cheese Sauce – Melt butter over medium-high heat. Add flour, Dijon salt and onion powder. Whisk until combined then cook on low for 1 minute.
  • Add Milk – Gradually add milk, whisking constantly. After all of the milk has been incorporated, bring the mixture to a boil, stirring constantly. Lower the heat immediately, and let the mixture slowly bubble for 3-5 minutes until it’s thickened.
  • Cheese – Add 1 cup each of the grated Havarti and sharp white cheddar cheese. Stir until melted.
  • Combine – Remove the cheese sauce from the heat and add to the cooked macaroni-egg mixture. Mix until evenly coated.
  • Transfer to Pie Shell – Spread the macaroni and cheese evenly into pie shell. Top with 1/2 of the remaining shredded cheese.
  • Add Tomato Slices – Arrange the tomato slices on top of the cheese sprinkling with remaining 1/2 cup cheese. Sprinkle buttered crumbs on top.
  • Bake – Bake per the recipe until golden.
  • Stand Time – Allow pie to stand for 10 minutes then, cut and serve.
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How to Make the BEST Macaroni and Cheese Pie Recipe

  • Ingredients you’ll need to make Macaroni and Cheese Pie: Plum tomatoes, 9-inch pie crust refrigerated, frozen or homemade, dry elbow macaroni, large egg, butter, all purpose flour, Dijon mustard, salt, onion powder, black pepper, whole milk, shredded white cheddar cheese, Havarti cheese.
  • For the Crumb Topping: Fresh breadcrumbs, grated Parmesan cheese, granulated garlic, Italian parsley and melted butter.
  • Kitchen tools you’ll need: Saucepan, measuring cups and spoons, 9 inch pie pan or dish, whisk, sharp knife and cutting board small bowl and cheese grater.
  • While this dish does require several steps to make, don’t be intimidated by the ingredient list. All of the ingredients are simple pantry staples used in a new way.
  • You can use a frozen pie shell to make this recipe. When doing so there’s no need to thaw it prior to baking.
  • It’s important not to overcook the macaroni initially. Cook it until al dente then you’ll end up with the best texture after baking.
  • You can adapt this recipe using any variety of cheese that you like or have handy.
  • I used a refrigerated pie crust for this savory pie, and it works well due to the fact they’re thinner by nature.
  • If you’d like to make your own crust, checkout my Flaky Pie Crust Recipe. 
  • Store baked Macaroni and Cheese Pie chilled in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
  • Reheat in single servings in the microwave or in an air fryer.
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Creamy Macaroni and Cheese Pie

Prep Time25 minutes
Cook Time20 minutes
Stand time10 minutes
Total Time55 minutes
Course: Main Course, Side Dish
Cuisine: American, Southern
Keyword: macaroni-and-cheese, macaroni-and-cheese-pie
Servings: 8 Pieces
Calories: 572kcal
Author: Melissa Sperka

Ingredients

  • 2 medium plum tomatoes
  • Crumb topping:
  • 1 cup fresh bread crumbs
  • 1/3 cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • 1 tsp granulated garlic
  • 1 Tbsp chopped Italian parsley
  • 1 Tbsp butter melted
  • Macaroni and Cheese filling:
  • 1 9-inch pie crust refrigerated, frozen or homemade
  • 1 cup dry elbow macaroni
  • 1 large egg
  • 4 Tbsp butter
  • 1/4 cup all purpose flour
  • 2 tsp Dijon mustard
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1/2 tsp onion powder
  • black pepper to taste
  • 1 3/4 cup whole milk
  • 2 cups shredded white cheddar cheese divided
  • 2 cups shredded Havarti cheese divided

Instructions

  • Slice the plum tomatoes into 1/4 inch slices and place on doubled paper towels. Sprinkle each lightly with sea salt and press another paper towel on top. Let stand for 10 minutes.
  • Crumb Topping: In a small mixing bowl, toss together breadcrumbs, Parmesan, garlic and parsley with butter. Set aside.
  • Preheat oven to 350°F. Lightly spritz a 9-inch deep dish pie or tart pan with cooking spray. Fit the pie crust firmly into the pan and flute edges or press with the tines of a fork.
  • Meanwhile, In a medium stove top pot cook the macaroni in salted water per the instructions on the box until al dente. Drain well. Set aside to cool slightly, then add egg. Stir until coated.
  • Cheese Sauce: In a 2 quart saucepan, melt butter over medium-high heat. Add flour, Dijon salt and onion powder. Whisk until combined then cook on low for 1 minute.
  • Gradually add milk, whisking constantly. After all of the milk has been incorporated, bring the mixture to a boil, stirring constantly. Lower the heat immediately, and let the mixture slowly bubble for 3-5 minutes until it's thickened. Stir periodically to avoid sticking.
  • To the sauce add 1 cup each of the sharp white cheddar and Havarti cheese. Stir until melted.
  • Remove the cheese sauce from the heat and add to the cooked macaroni-egg mixture. Mix until evenly coated.
  • Spread the macaroni and cheese evenly into pie shell. Top with 1/2 of the remaining shredded cheese.
  • Arrange the tomato slices on top of the cheese, sprinkling with remaining 1/2 cup cheese. Sprinkle buttered crumbs on top.
  • Bake for 35-40 minutes. Allow pie to stand for 10 minutes then, cut and serve.

Notes

  • To make the most of your time in the kitchen. grate the cheese when you begin preparing the tomato slices, then cover and refrigerate until you’re ready to make the cheese sauce.
  • Make the cheese sauce, while the macaroni is cooking.

Nutrition

Serving: 1serving | Calories: 572kcal | Carbohydrates: 43g | Protein: 24g | Fat: 34g | Saturated Fat: 18g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 11g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 103mg | Sodium: 1017mg | Potassium: 276mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 5g | Vitamin A: 1020IU | Vitamin C: 3mg | Calcium: 495mg | Iron: 2mg
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8 Comments

  1. Finally, I found a Pizza Mac Cheese recipe that actually sounds like a true “Pizza Mac & Cheese”. I have not tried it yet, but most of us kitchen junkies can read it out in our minds, and licking our lips. I might also add sausage crumbles when I do. Thank you for what sounds like a tremendous recipe.

  2. I sure would like the mac & cheese recipe the one pictured I am not a great cook but my great granddaughter would love this as I would also Thank You

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