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Baked Macaroni with a Perfect Crust

Baked Macaroni with Cheese and Bacon

3-4 servings · 15 min prep · 15 min cook · in video 5:19

Ingredients

  • 11 oz (300 g) macaroni
  • 5 eggs
  • cottage cheese (or farmer's cheese)
  • vegetable seasoning or salt and pepper to taste
  • a little chives
  • oil
  • bacon as desired
  • gouda or similar cheese for grating
  • a little oregano

Steps

  1. Put a pot of salted water to boil, cook the macaroni according to the package instructions, and drain them.
  2. Crack the eggs into a deep bowl, add salt, pepper, vegetable seasoning, a little chives, and a little oil, then whisk everything well with a wire whisk.
  3. Add the cottage cheese to the beaten eggs and combine the mixture.
  4. Chop the bacon into smaller pieces.
  5. Mix the cooked macaroni and chopped bacon into the prepared egg and cheese mixture, and stir everything well.
  6. Grease a baking dish with a little oil.
  7. Pour the macaroni mixture into the dish and spread it out evenly.
  8. Grate cheese on top of the macaroni.
  9. Sprinkle a little oregano over the cheese for a nicer aroma.
  10. Place in a preheated oven at 392°F (200°C) (400°F) and bake for about 15 minutes until the cheese melts and forms a nice, crispy crust.
  11. Remove from the oven, let it cool for a couple of minutes, slice, and serve warm.
Watch on YouTube · 5:19