It was a typical Saturday night when I stumbled upon a video by Jamie Carter on Instagram. It featured a bizarre tutorial about a SpaghettiO pie that had taken social media by storm. In this clip, a woman enthusiastically poured a can of SpaghettiOs (with meatballs) into a pre-made pie crust, claiming it was the quickest family dinner recipe ever. As she quickly moved on to buttering slices of bread at lightning speed, I found myself captivated. What exactly is Spaghetti Italian? Is it even permissible to put SpaghettiOs in a pie? Is this for real, or just a prank? I continued watching as she liberally seasoned her dish with garlic salt and aggressively mashed the buttered bread with her forearms. Yes, forearms. She was serious about this.
The creator then proceeded to layer the cheesy goodness atop the SpaghettiOs, sprinkling farm-style mozzarella before adding a splash of milk for moisture. This daring move, along with a final layer of garlic salt and the “garlic bread” crust, had me intrigued. After the pie came out of the oven, she didn’t reveal how it sliced, leaving me on the edge of my seat!
Compelled by curiosity and boredom, I decided to take on this culinary experiment myself.
Ingredients for the SpaghettiO Pie:
- 2 cans of SpaghettiOs with meatballs
- 1 pre-made pie crust
- Mozzarella cheese (I opted for a budget brand)
- Milk (I had low-fat on hand)
- 4 slices of bread
- Butter
- Garlic salt (I used granulated garlic instead)
Ahh, the familiar scent of SpaghettiOs—reminds me of my childhood.
Layer one went smoothly as I generously sprinkled granulated garlic and prepared the second can for layering. While it felt wasteful (considering it was just my partner and me), the discounted SpaghettiOs were too tempting to resist.
Confession time: As a Midwesterner, I was slightly taken aback by the creator’s claim of loving cheese. But I stuck to the original recipe, assuming there was a reason behind her modest cheese usage. After layering in more SpaghettiOs and cheese, I nearly forgot to add the milk. It felt almost sacrilegious to mix milk with SpaghettiOs, but I followed through, and yes, it made the pie “juicy.”
Now, about that “garlic bread”—I opted for three slices instead of four, as I had thick bread on hand. I rolled up my sleeves and used my forearms in a rather unnecessary but entertaining way to flatten the bread. Crusts were cut off, adhering to the recipe’s guidelines.
Since the original video didn’t specify oven temperature or baking time, I preheated to 350 degrees and set the timer for 35 minutes. After checking, it clearly needed more time, so I added another 15 minutes.
Finally, the moment arrived. Slicing into the pie filled me with anticipation. Would it hold together, or would I be left with a messy scoop? Spoiler: it was a scooping situation. A big spoon was necessary to serve it up.
Was it Spaghetti Italian? Not exactly. But it was a blend of SpaghettiOs, cheese, and toast on top. Surprisingly, it wasn’t terrible. It tasted like overcooked spaghetti with cheap marinara sauce, with occasional cheese surprises. The “garlic bread” crust added a delightful crunch, though I wasn’t a fan of the canned meatballs.
I convinced my partner to try it after some gentle persuasion. His verdict? “Tastes like overcooked SpaghettiOs.” Fair enough.
Some may deem this dish a culinary travesty, but I believe it can’t be judged solely by its viral fame. If you’re interested in exploring more about family planning and home insemination, check out this insightful post.
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In summary, I embarked on a culinary adventure to recreate the infamous SpaghettiO and milk pie, and while it wasn’t a five-star meal, it certainly wasn’t the worst. It had its moments of cheesy goodness and crunchy texture, making it a memorable experience.
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