How To Make Southern Baked Hot Butter Mac N Cheese | Macaroni and Cheese Recipe

cheddar cheese

🥗Healthier: reduced-fat cheddar

💰Cheaper: processed cheese

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

cream cheese

🥗Healthier: Greek yogurt

💰Cheaper: sour cream

Greek yogurt maintains creaminess with fewer calories, while sour cream is more affordable.

butter

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Olive oil is a healthier fat option, while margarine can be a cost-effective substitute.

parmesan cheese

🥗Healthier: nutritional yeast

💰Cheaper: grated pecorino

Nutritional yeast offers a cheesy flavor with fewer calories, while pecorino is often less expensive.

Cook macaroni according to package directions.

Melt butter on low until almost melted and add the garlic.

Cook the butter and garlic for 2-3 minutes until garlic becomes fragrant.

Drain the macaroni.

Add the drained macaroni to the Hot Butter and stir well to combine.

Add the flour.

Add the heavy cream and stir until well combined and mixture starts to thicken.

Add the white cheddar and combine well.

Butter or spray your casserole dish lightly with oil.

Layer the macaroni beginning with macaroni and ending with yellow cheddar cheese on top.

Bake in a 350 Degree Fahrenheit oven until cheese melts and starts to bubble. Do NOT let it brown on top.

Remove from oven and let stand 10-15 minutes before serving.

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