HOW TO MAKE BAKED MACARONI AND CHEESE / SOUTHERN MAC & CHEESE / BEST SECRET REVEALED

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.

Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).

Boil elbow macaroni in salted chicken broth for about 5 minutes until al dente; do not rinse after draining.

Grease the baking dish with cooking spray or oil.

Add 3 tablespoons of bacon grease to the macaroni.

In a bowl, mix in 3 large lightly beaten eggs.

Grate the cheeses: 1 cup white cheddar, 1 cup smoked gouda, 1 cup parmesan blend, 1 cup queso blanco velveeta, and 1 cup mozzarella.

Add 2 cups of heavy whipping cream to the cheese mixture.

Finely chop shallots and add to the cheese mixture.

Combine all ingredients and transfer to the greased baking dish.

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