Macaroni casserole with sunflower oil — easy and budget-friendly recipe

A macaroni casserole is a real lifesaver when you need to prepare a tasty, filling lunch or dinner quickly and without much hassle. You can use almost anything you find in the fridge: spaghetti, noodles, sour cream, mayonnaise, cottage cheese, mushrooms, meat, and more. For those looking for a simple, budget-friendly recipe, this macaroni casserole with sunflower oil is a perfect choice. This easy pasta bake will work even for beginners who don’t consider themselves culinary experts.

If you prepare it using raw sunflower oil from CraftOil, the dish will turn out not only delicious and aromatic but also beneficial for your health. This cold-pressed sunflower oil contains vitamins A, D, K, and E, omega-3 and omega-6 fatty acids, phospholipids, phosphorus, and choline (vitamin B4), which supports healthy brain and heart function. Regular consumption of sunflower oil has a positive effect on the immune and excretory systems, as well as on the condition of skin and hair.

CraftOil offers fresh, aromatic, flavorful, and 100% natural raw sunflower oil produced on certified presses using extra-quality, eco-friendly raw materials — organic, untreated sunflower seeds. The oil is pressed only after a customer places an order, immediately bottled in dark glass, securely sealed, and shipped across Ukraine and Europe.

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Ingredients (3 servings)

For a simple and hearty macaroni casserole, you will need:

• 200 g macaroni;
• 2 chicken eggs;
• 200 g milk (preferably 3.2% fat);
• ½ tsp salt;
• 1 tbsp sunflower oil;
• ½ processed cheese block (about 50 g);
• ½ tsp ground black pepper;

Step-by-step instructions

Cook the macaroni in lightly salted water until done, then drain and rinse under running water. In a separate bowl, whisk the eggs with salt and black pepper. Add the milk and mix thoroughly.

Grate the processed cheese or chop it finely with a knife.

Pour the sunflower oil into a deep baking dish or saucepan, add the macaroni, and pour the egg-milk mixture over them. Sprinkle with grated processed cheese. Bake for 20 minutes at 180–185°C (355–365°F).

Serve the finished casserole hot, cutting it into individual portions. If desired, sprinkle with freshly chopped herbs (dill, parsley, basil).

Notes:

Instead of sunflower oil, you can also use corn oil or camelina oil. They have a neutral, mild flavor and a high smoke point. CraftOil’s online store offers an excellent selection of raw, unrefined vegetable oils suitable for frying, sautéing, and various cooking methods.