Cooking with Kids: How to Make Mac and Cheese

cheddar cheese

🥗Healthier: reduced-fat cheese

💰Cheaper: processed cheese

Reduced-fat cheese lowers calories while maintaining flavor.

cream cheese

🥗Healthier: Greek yogurt

💰Cheaper: sour cream

Greek yogurt reduces calories while adding creaminess.

parmesan cheese

🥗Healthier: nutritional yeast

💰Cheaper: grated pecorino

Nutritional yeast is a dairy-free alternative that adds umami.

butter

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Olive oil is a healthier fat option.

Boil shell pasta according to package directions.

Drain the pasta.

In the same pan, heat Beachnut milk, garlic powder, and onion powder until hot and steamy.

Reduce heat to low and stir in cheddar and Parmesan cheeses until melted.

Add the drained pasta to the cheese sauce and stir to combine.

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