Haitian Macaroni Au Gratin | Baked Macaroni & Cheese | Episode 54

cheese

🥗Healthier: nutritional yeast

💰Cheaper: processed cheese

Nutritional yeast adds a cheesy flavor with fewer calories.

butter

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Olive oil provides healthy fats.

milk

🥗Healthier: almond milk

💰Cheaper: water + cornstarch

Almond milk is lower in calories.

breadcrumbs

🥗Healthier: ground oats

💰Cheaper: crushed crackers

Ground oats are a healthier alternative.

Cook pen pasta according to package directions.

In a skillet, melt butter over medium heat and sauté chopped onions for about 2 minutes.

Add cooked pasta to the skillet and mix well.

Gradually add evaporated milk, stirring continuously.

Mix in grated cheddar cheese and half of the grated Parmesan cheese, saving the rest for topping.

Season with seasoned salt, salt, and black pepper to taste, adjusting as needed.

Transfer the mixture to a greased 8 by 11 baking pan.

Sprinkle remaining Parmesan cheese on top.

Bake in preheated oven at 350°F for 45 minutes to 1 hour until golden brown.

Cooking Techniques

Equipment Needed

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