Easy Stovetop Macaroni and Cheese - Weeknight dinner

cheddar cheese

🥗Healthier: reduced-fat cheddar

💰Cheaper: processed cheese

Reduced-fat cheddar lowers calories while processed cheese melts smoothly.

cream cheese

🥗Healthier: Greek yogurt

💰Cheaper: sour cream

Greek yogurt adds creaminess with fewer calories.

parmesan cheese

🥗Healthier: nutritional yeast

💰Cheaper: grated pecorino

Nutritional yeast is dairy-free while pecorino is a cost-effective cheese.

Cook the macaroni according to package instructions.

In a separate pan, saute the spinach until wilted.

Combine the cooked macaroni with cheese and top with the sauteed spinach.

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