Finnish Macaroni Casserole Recipe (Makaronilaatikko)

Step 1

Heat up your oven to 200C/400F

Step 2

Boil your macaroni pasta according to the package instructions (usually, 8-10 minutes cook time in a pot of boiling salted water - 1tbsp per 1liter of water), drain the liquid, and set the macaroni aside

Step 3

In a frying pan, add in the oil and fry your onions until caramelized

Step 4

Add the minced meat and bouillon cube and fry until the meat is brown and the bouillon has incorporated into the mix

Step 5

Add in the salt, black pepper, onion powder, and butter, mix until everything is combined and the butter has melted - taste and adjust accordingly

Step 6

In a different bowl, combine milk, eggs, and a couple of pinches of salt

Step 7

In a large bowl, combine the macaroni and minced meat mixture and transfer it to a deep baking tray or any ovenproof deep ceramics which you can fit the whole mixture in

Step 8

Pour in the egg and milk mixture over the macaroni and minced meat mix

Step 9

Bake in the oven for 30 minutes and then take it off to add the grated cheese on top and bake for another 10-15 minutes until the cheese has melted

Step 10

Serve it with ketchup! Yes, you read that right. Try it before you judge it.