How to Make Mac & Cheese | Four Cheese Recipe

cheddar cheese

🥗Healthier: reduced-fat cheese

💰Cheaper: processed cheese

Reduced-fat cheese lowers calories while maintaining flavor.

cream cheese

🥗Healthier: Greek yogurt

💰Cheaper: sour cream

Greek yogurt adds creaminess with fewer calories.

butter

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Olive oil is healthier, while margarine is often cheaper.

parmesan cheese

🥗Healthier: nutritional yeast

💰Cheaper: grated pecorino

Nutritional yeast is a lower-calorie alternative with a cheesy flavor.

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

Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).

In a saucepan, melt 8 tablespoons of unsalted butter over medium heat until bubbling.

Whisk in 6 tablespoons of all-purpose flour and cook for 2-3 minutes until golden.

Gradually add 4 cups of milk, whisking constantly until thickened, about 5-7 minutes.

Stir in 1 cup each of grated sharp yellow Cheddar cheese, Fontina cheese, Asiago cheese, and Monterey Jack cheese, along with 1 teaspoon of salt, 1/4 tsp nutmeg, and 1/2 tsp ground black pepper until melted and smooth.

Combine cooked macaroni with cheese sauce, mixing well to coat.

Transfer mixture to a baking dish, top with 2 slices of white bread (crusts removed), and bake for about 30 minutes until browned on top.

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