Munch Madness—Stouffer's Macaroni And Cheese

cheddar cheese

🥗Healthier: reduced-fat cheese

💰Cheaper: processed cheese

Reduced-fat cheese lowers calories while processed cheese is often less expensive.

butter

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Olive oil provides healthier fats while margarine is a budget-friendly alternative.

milk

🥗Healthier: almond milk

💰Cheaper: water + cornstarch

Almond milk is lower in calories, and a cornstarch mixture can mimic creaminess.

elbow macaroni

🥗Healthier: whole wheat pasta

💰Cheaper: generic pasta

Whole wheat pasta adds fiber while generic options are often cheaper.

Prepare elbow macaroni according to package instructions.

Open one can of cheddar cheese soup and add it to a bowl.

Add 0.5 tablespoon of dried mustard to the bowl.

Add 0.5 tablespoon of pepper to the bowl.

Add a pinch of salt to the bowl.

Pour in 1 cup of milk into the mixture.

Add 0.5 cup of sour cream to the bowl.

Add 1 cup of cheese to the mixture.

Add 0.5 stick of unsalted butter to the bowl.

Mix all ingredients together thoroughly.

Cooking Techniques

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