Gratin de Macaronis à la Créole – Un plat simple, savoureux et 100% pays

cheese

🥗Healthier: nutritional yeast

💰Cheaper: processed cheese

Nutritional yeast adds a cheesy flavor with fewer calories.

ham

🥗Healthier: turkey ham

💰Cheaper: bacon

Turkey ham offers a leaner alternative.

milk

🥗Healthier: almond milk

💰Cheaper: evaporated milk

Almond milk is lower in calories, while evaporated milk provides creaminess.

butter

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Olive oil is healthier, while margarine can be more affordable.

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

Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).

Melt butter in a saucepan over medium heat; add flour and whisk for 2-3 minutes until golden.

Gradually add milk, whisking continuously until the sauce thickens, about 5 minutes.

Stir in cheese until melted and smooth; season with salt, black pepper, thyme, and bay leaf.

In a separate skillet, sauté onion, garlic, and bell pepper until softened, about 5 minutes.

Add diced ham and cooked chicken to the skillet; stir to combine and heat through.

Combine macaroni with the cheese sauce and meat mixture; mix well to coat evenly.

Transfer the mixture to a greased baking dish; sprinkle additional cheese on top.

Bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes until bubbly and golden on top.

Remove from the oven and let cool for a few minutes.

Garnish with chopped parsley and serve hot.

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