Macaroni Schotel (Macaroni Casserole)

Macaroni Casserole is a baked macaroni dish. It's a dish of cooked macaroni and a mixture of egg and milk with additional ingredients like meats, vegetables or fish. It is commonly made with cheese and/or breadcrumbs sprinkled on top. It is usually eaten with chili sauce or mayonnaise.

In Indonesia Macaroni Casserole is known as Macaroni Schotel. This dish introduced by Dutch during the occupation in Indonesia. Therefore, 'Schotel' or 'schaal' (meaning 'dish') borrowed from Dutch language, referring to the container used to make this food. Indonesian version is usually made with cheese and meat (smoked beef is widely used), alternatively sausage or tuna. Sometimes they add potato, or alternatively, tofu to give more Asian flavor.

Our special Macaroni Schotel at above and below pictures, was made with beef corned, minced beef and fresh cream, sprinkled with Cheddar Cheese and topped with Mozarella Cheese. It was made for a housewarming party on 3rd Dec 2011. Happy House Blessing..! :)