Southern Baked MACARONI and CHEESE PIE | Tanny Cooks #macandcheese #macaroni

cream cheese

🥗Healthier: Greek yogurt

💰Cheaper: sour cream

Greek yogurt reduces calories while maintaining creaminess

sharp cheddar cheese

🥗Healthier: reduced-fat cheddar

💰Cheaper: regular cheddar

Reduced-fat cheddar lowers calories while providing similar flavor.

monterey jack cheese

🥗Healthier: part-skim mozzarella

💰Cheaper: colby cheese

Part-skim mozzarella has less fat but similar melting properties.

elbow macaroni

🥗Healthier: whole wheat elbow macaroni

💰Cheaper: shell pasta

Whole wheat offers more fiber, while shell pasta is often cheaper.

Let eggs, butter, and cream sit at room temperature for 20-30 minutes before starting the recipe.

Grate all the cheese by hand and set aside.

Bring a pot of water to a boil and add salt to taste.

Boil 16 oz of elbow macaroni for 7 minutes, then drain without rinsing.

In a separate bowl, crack 2 large eggs and set aside.

Open and pour 2 cans of evaporated milk into a large bowl, shaking the cans well before opening.

Add onion powder and ground mustard to the evaporated milk, adjusting to taste, then whisk in the eggs.

Measure out 2 cups of heavy cream and add to the mixture, stirring well.

Combine the cooked macaroni with the milk and egg mixture, mixing thoroughly.

Transfer the mixture into a greased 13x9 inch pan or two half aluminum pans.

Top with additional cheese, sprinkle paprika and black pepper on top.

Bake in the oven until golden and bubbly, checking for doneness.

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