Creamy Macaroni and Cheese Recipe | Baked Macaroni and Cheese | Southern Style Cheese Recipe

cheddar cheese

🥗Healthier: low-fat cheddar cheese

💰Cheaper: processed cheese

Low-fat cheddar reduces calories while processed cheese melts better.

monterey jack cheese

🥗Healthier: part-skim mozzarella

💰Cheaper: colby cheese

Part-skim mozzarella is lower in fat, while colby is often less expensive.

cream cheese

🥗Healthier: Greek yogurt

💰Cheaper: sour cream

Greek yogurt adds creaminess with fewer calories, while sour cream is often cheaper.

butter

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Olive oil is healthier, while margarine can be a cheaper substitute.

Cook elbow macaroni until al dente; drain and set aside.

Make a roux by cooking flour until graininess is gone, then add milk gradually.

Add heavy whipping cream and canned milk to the roux.

Incorporate smoked gouda, havarti, Kobe, monterey jack, sharp, and mozzarella cheeses into the mixture.

Add cooked macaroni to the cheese sauce and mix well.

Add diced turkey sausage to the macaroni and cheese mixture.

Transfer the macaroni and cheese to a greased baking dish.

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