Blast from the Past: Macaroni and Cheese Recipe | Homemade Mac and Cheese Baked

heavy cream

🥗Healthier: Greek yogurt

💰Cheaper: milk + cornstarch

Greek yogurt reduces calories while maintaining creaminess

sharp cheddar cheese

🥗Healthier: reduced-fat cheddar

💰Cheaper: colby cheese

Reduced-fat cheddar lowers calories without sacrificing flavor.

monterey jack cheese

🥗Healthier: part-skim mozzarella

💰Cheaper: provolone cheese

Part-skim mozzarella is lower in fat while still melting well.

butter

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Olive oil is healthier and can be used for sautéing.

Cook elbow macaroni in salted water until tender; drain well to avoid a watery base.

Cool the noodles by adding whole milk and sour cream; mix to combine.

Add salt and butter to the mixture.

Incorporate cheddar cheese and eggs, mixing until creamy and thick.

Pour the macaroni and cheese mixture into a sprayed baking dish.

Bake in the oven for about 30 minutes until creamy and set, topping with additional cheese before baking.

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