Chorizo Mac and Cheese with Broccoli

heavy cream

🥗Healthier: Greek yogurt

💰Cheaper: milk + cornstarch

Greek yogurt reduces calories while maintaining creaminess

cheddar cheese

🥗Healthier: reduced-fat cheddar

💰Cheaper: colby cheese

Colby cheese is often less expensive and melts well.

mozzarella cheese

🥗Healthier: part-skim mozzarella

💰Cheaper: provolone cheese

Provolone offers similar melting properties at a lower cost.

parmesan cheese

🥗Healthier: nutritional yeast

💰Cheaper: grated pecorino

Pecorino can be a more affordable cheese option.

Cook the macaroni according to package instructions.

In a separate pan, cook the chorizo until browned.

Steam the broccoli until tender.

Combine the cooked macaroni, chorizo, steamed broccoli, and cheese in a large pot.

Stir in cream to create a creamy sauce.

Cooking Techniques

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