The Best Tropical S'Mack and Cheese Recipe
Discover the unique fusion of tropical flavors with creamy cheese in this Tropical S'Mack and Cheese recipe. A delicious combination of macaroni, pineapple, coconut, and rich cheeses makes this dish a mouthwatering twist on traditional mac and cheese.
Ingredients
- 1 box of elbow macaroni
- 227 grams (1 can) of sliced pineapples save 1/2 cup of pineapple juice
- 3/4 cup of coconut flakes
- 1 12- ounce can evaporated milk
- 3 eggs
- ½ cup unsalted butter
- 2 cups cheddar cheese shredded and divided
- 1 cup mozzarella cheese shredded
- 2 tablespoons feta cheese crumbled
- 1 cup provolone cheese cut into small pieces
- ½ cup smoked Gouda cheese shredded
- 4 teaspoons salt divided
- 2 teaspoons black pepper
Instructions
- In a large pot or dutch oven, boil macaroni according to package directions, add 1 tsp of salt to the boiling water. Drain and return to the warm pot.
- Add butter to warm macaroni and mix until melted. Season with the remaining salt and pepper.
- Add 1 cup of cheddar, mozzarella, provolone, Gouda, and feta cheese. Mix well.
- Add eggs and evaporated milk, mix until fully incorporated.
- Pour in your 1/2 cup of pineapple juice and mix in the 1/2 cup of coconut flakes.
- Transfer to a 9x13-inch baking dish and top with the remaining cheddar cheese, coconut flakes. Spread a layer of pineapple rings on top before baking.
- Bake in a preheated oven for 40-45 minutes, until the top has nicely browned.
- Enjoy! A Tropical Smack to the Tongue