Having found success with making our own traditional Scotch Pies however, we decided we could adapt that and make our own. Alas, it wasn’t to be.īut what about making your own Macaroni pie then? We had a bit of a hunt around for some Scottish Macaroni pie recipes, and we didn’t have too much luck. Thankfully the mash-up of a Scotch pie case filled with tasty Macaroni cheese, best made with a strong Scottish cheddar, is one that can be found across the country in bakeries, supermarkets, corner shops and cafes.Īt one point even the high street bakery Greggs sold them before they were discontinued in 2015, much to the outrage of the people of Scotland! This led to a nation-wide petition for their return that was even signed by prominent politicians. ![]() There are other versions of Macaroni pies made around the world, most notably in the Caribbean, but the Scottish Macaroni pie is different because it uses a pastry case, the same as a Scotch pie but without the lid. No one knows quite the when or where the Macaroni pie was invented, at best it seems to be a happy accident and what an accident it is! The why though is obvious, it’s cheesy and crumbly and delicious! ![]() The origins of the Scottish Macaroni pie are somewhat of a mystery, but that doesn’t mean that it’s a recipe that’s regarded as anything less than intrinsically Scottish.
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