EASY SOUTHERN STYLE BAKED MAC AND CHEESE | OLD FASHIONED RECIPE | THANKSGIVING | SOUL FOOD

heavy cream

🥗Healthier: Greek yogurt

💰Cheaper: milk + cornstarch

Greek yogurt reduces calories while maintaining creaminess

cheddar cheese

🥗Healthier: reduced-fat cheddar

💰Cheaper: processed cheese

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

monterey jack cheese

🥗Healthier: part-skim mozzarella

💰Cheaper: colby cheese

Part-skim mozzarella reduces fat while colby cheese is a more affordable option.

butter

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Olive oil is a healthier fat alternative while margarine can be more cost-effective.

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

In a saucepan, melt butter over medium heat until foamy.

Add chicken bouillon and stir until dissolved.

Slowly add whole milk, whisking constantly until smooth and heated through.

Stir in eggs and mix well.

Remove from heat and add sharp cheddar and monterey jack cheese, stirring until melted and smooth.

Combine cheese sauce with cooked macaroni, mixing well to coat evenly.

Transfer mixture to a greased baking dish and spread evenly.

Bake in preheated oven until bubbly and golden brown on top.

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