How To Make Bahamian Style Baked Macaroni and Cheese | Episode 11

cheddar cheese

🥗Healthier: reduced-fat cheddar

💰Cheaper: processed cheese

Reduced-fat cheddar lowers calories while maintaining flavor.

butter

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Olive oil is healthier and can be used for sautéing.

milk

🥗Healthier: almond milk

💰Cheaper: water + powdered milk

Almond milk is lower in calories and can substitute well.

bread crumbs

🥗Healthier: panko crumbs

💰Cheaper: crushed crackers

Crushed crackers provide a similar texture at a lower cost.

Boil water in a pot and add 1 tablespoon of salt and a stick of thyme.

Add the large elbow pasta to the boiling water and cook for 10 minutes.

Drain the pasta and return it to the pot.

Add 1 can of Carnation cream to the pasta to prevent burning.

Set the stove to low heat and add black pepper and all the chopped vegetables.

Mix in half a can of Carnation cream and Velveeta cheese and cheddar cheese, stirring until melted and creamy.

Add seasoned salt and taste to adjust seasoning.

Mix the egg with half a can of Carnation cream before adding it to the pasta to prevent cooking.

Stir in mayo, butter, and red pepper flakes for flavor.

Transfer the mixture to a greased baking dish and cover with cheddar cheese.

Cover with aluminum foil and bake at 350°F for 30 minutes, then remove foil and bake for another 15-20 minutes.

Let cool for at least 20 minutes before serving.

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