DELICIOUS Macaroni Pie Recipe

cheddar cheese

🥗Healthier: reduced-fat cheese

💰Cheaper: processed cheese

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

milk

🥗Healthier: unsweetened almond milk

💰Cheaper: water

Almond milk reduces calories and is dairy-free, while water is a budget-friendly option.

butter

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Olive oil is healthier and margarine can be a cost-effective substitute.

bread crumbs

🥗Healthier: panko

💰Cheaper: crushed crackers

Panko offers a lighter texture, while crushed crackers are often more affordable.

Cook straight macaroni in boiling salted water for 7 to 9 minutes according to package instructions.

Drain the macaroni and set aside while still hot.

Add 1 teaspoon of butter to the hot macaroni and mix to separate it.

Add mayonnaise to the macaroni mixture.

Puree 1/2 medium onion and 1/2 red sweet pepper in a blender without water, then add to the macaroni.

Add 1 teaspoon of mustard to the mixture.

Add 4 cups of cheddar cheese, reserving some for the top of the pie.

Add hot carnation milk to the mixture to smooth it out.

Add 1 egg (optional) to bind the ingredients together.

Transfer the macaroni mixture to a baking dish, ensuring to get all the juices in.

Top with reserved cheddar cheese.

Bake in the oven until the top is nice and golden brown.

Cooking Techniques

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