# Haitian Macaroni and Cheese (Macaroni Al Gratin)

A super good Haitian macaroni and cheese dish, seasoned to the gods.

- Total time: 15 min
- Cuisine: French
- Category: Dinner
- Language: en

## Ingredients

- Gouda cheese
- Parmesan cheese
- Cheddar cheese
- Lactose-free mozzarella cheese
- Ground beef
- Salt
- Pepper
- Garlic
- Onion
- Green seasoning
- Sazon
- Mini penne pasta
- Boiling water
- Peppers
- Carnation milk
- Heavy cream
- Maggie seasoning
- Chef Jen's Genesis seasoning (dried green seasoning)

## Instructions

1. Start by shredding Gouda, Parmesan, cheddar, and lactose-free mozzarella cheeses.
2. Brown down some ground beef.
3. Season the ground beef with salt, pepper, garlic, onion, and green seasoning.
4. Add some Sazon for color to the ground beef.
5. Boil mini penne in boiling water until al dente.
6. Rinse the pan used for meat if not everyone in the house eats meat; otherwise, use the same pan.
7. Add peppers and onions to the pan.
8. Add green seasoning, equal parts carnation milk and heavy cream to the pan.
9. Add about half a block of cheese at first, then add more until a nice, good consistency is achieved.
10. Add the cooked pasta to the sauce.
11. Add more cheese until the pasta is nice and saucy.
12. Add Maggie seasoning and mix well.
13. Layer the macaroni in a baking dish.
14. Set the cooked meat aside.
15. Layer the macaroni with the cooked meat.
16. Add a little bit of cheese on top of the meat layer.
17. Add another layer of macaroni.
18. Top with more cheese.
19. Add Chef Jen's Genesis seasoning (dried green seasoning) on top.
20. Bake at 400 degrees Fahrenheit for about 10 minutes.
21. Broil for 5 minutes.

## Equipment

- Baking dish

## Tips

- You can use ham, deli meat, chicken, or turkey instead of ground beef.
- If everyone eats meat, use the same pan after browning the meat for added flavor.
- Equal parts carnation milk and heavy cream were used.
- The cook doesn't use a roux, but you can if you prefer.
- Use Chef Jen's Genesis seasoning for a good touch.

## Source

- Original video: https://www.facebook.com/share/v/1GzFbE7S9E/?mibextid=wwXIfr
- Recipe page: https://www.cliprecipe.com/recipe/1cc8a498-227f-446a-a23f-dcec74016b02
- Extracted: 2026-05-15

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