Haitian Macaroni au Gratin Recipe | How To Make Baked Macaroni

cheddar cheese

🥗Healthier: part-skim mozzarella

💰Cheaper: processed cheese

Part-skim mozzarella reduces fat while maintaining meltiness.

butter

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Olive oil is a healthier fat option.

milk

🥗Healthier: almond milk

💰Cheaper: water + cornstarch

Almond milk offers a dairy-free option.

eggs

🥗Healthier: flaxseed meal

💰Cheaper: egg replacer

Flaxseed meal can bind ingredients without using eggs.

Cook macaroni in salted water until al dente; drain and set aside.

Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).

Melt butter in a saucepan over medium heat; add chopped onion and bell pepper, sauté until soft, about 5 minutes.

Stir in garlic and cook for 1 minute until fragrant.

Sprinkle flour over the mixture; whisk for 2-3 minutes until golden.

Gradually add milk, whisking continuously until the sauce thickens, about 5-7 minutes.

Remove from heat and stir in cheddar cheese until melted and smooth.

In a bowl, beat eggs and mix with mustard, black pepper, salt, and nutmeg.

Combine macaroni with cheese sauce and egg mixture; mix until well coated.

Pour the mixture into a greased baking dish and sprinkle with bread crumbs.

Bake for 30-35 minutes until the top is golden and bubbly.

Garnish with chopped parsley and scallions before serving.

Serve hot with a side of hot sauce if desired.

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