3-Cheese Baked Macaroni And Cheese Recipe⎮Tasteeful Recipes

cheddar cheese

🥗Healthier: reduced-fat cheddar

💰Cheaper: processed cheese

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

mozzarella cheese

🥗Healthier: part-skim mozzarella

💰Cheaper: string cheese

Part-skim mozzarella is lower in fat, while string cheese can be a more affordable option.

parmesan cheese

🥗Healthier: nutritional yeast

💰Cheaper: grated Romano cheese

Nutritional yeast is a dairy-free alternative, while Romano is typically less expensive.

butter

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

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

Cook elbow macaroni in salted boiling water until al dente; drain and set aside.

In a saucepan, melt 4 tablespoons butter over medium heat; whisk in 1/4 cup flour and cook for 1-2 minutes until golden.

Gradually add 2 cups milk, whisking constantly until the mixture thickens and bubbles.

Stir in 1 teaspoon mustard powder, 1 teaspoon garlic powder, 1 teaspoon onion powder, 1/2 teaspoon black pepper, 1 teaspoon salt, and 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg.

Remove from heat and add 1 cup cheddar cheese, 1 cup mozzarella cheese, and 1/2 cup of the parmesan cheese; stir until melted and smooth.

Combine cheese sauce with cooked macaroni; mix well to coat evenly.

Transfer the macaroni mixture to a greased baking dish.

In a bowl, combine 1 cup bread crumbs, remaining 1/2 cup parmesan cheese, and 1 teaspoon paprika; sprinkle over the macaroni.

Bake in a preheated oven at 350°F for 25-30 minutes until golden and bubbly.

Let cool for a few minutes before serving.

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