The Best Creamy Mac N Cheese Recipe • Baked Mac And Cheese Recipe • Macaroni And Cheese • Cheesy 🧀

cheddar cheese

🥗Healthier: reduced-fat cheese

💰Cheaper: processed cheese

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

butter

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Olive oil provides healthier fats while margarine is a budget-friendly alternative.

milk

🥗Healthier: almond milk

💰Cheaper: water + cornstarch

Almond milk is lower in calories, and a cornstarch mixture can mimic creaminess.

elbow macaroni

🥗Healthier: whole wheat pasta

💰Cheaper: generic pasta

Whole wheat pasta adds fiber while generic options are often cheaper.

Boil water in a large pot and add macaroni; cook until al dente.

Drain the macaroni and set aside.

In a saucepan, combine milk and cheese until melted and smooth.

Add mozzarella and basil; mix well.

Combine the cooked macaroni with the cheese mixture until evenly coated.

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