Haitian Macaroni Au Gratin

cheese

🥗Healthier: nutritional yeast

💰Cheaper: processed cheese

Nutritional yeast offers a cheesy flavor with fewer calories.

milk

🥗Healthier: almond milk

💰Cheaper: water + powdered milk

Almond milk reduces calories while maintaining creaminess.

butter

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Olive oil adds healthy fats and flavor.

bread crumbs

🥗Healthier: ground oats

💰Cheaper: crushed crackers

Ground oats are healthier and provide a similar texture.

Cook pasta in heavily salted water until al dente, about 8-10 minutes.

Drain pasta and do not rinse.

Grate all cheeses except Laughing Cow, setting aside some cheddar for topping.

Chop red and green bell peppers into small pieces, aiming for about 0.5 to 1 cup total.

In a skillet, add a splash of oil and cook ground beef until fully cooked and minced.

Season ground beef with total seasoning, sasson, garlic powder, onion powder, smoked paprika, and parsley.

Add chopped bell peppers and minced onion to the skillet with the ground beef and mix well.

Add diced ham to the mixture and cook for another 2-3 minutes until everything is well combined.

Cooking Techniques

Equipment Needed

Spice Level:

Allergens