How to make Haitian Macaroni(Macaroni Au Gratin) | Baked macaroni & cheese

cheese

🥗Healthier: nutritional yeast

💰Cheaper: processed cheese

Nutritional yeast adds a cheesy flavor with fewer calories.

butter

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Olive oil provides healthy fats.

milk

🥗Healthier: almond milk

💰Cheaper: water + cornstarch

Almond milk is lower in calories.

breadcrumbs

🥗Healthier: ground oats

💰Cheaper: crushed crackers

Ground oats are a healthier alternative.

Boil penne pasta in salted water until al dente.

Finely chop onions and bell peppers.

Add half of the cooked penne pasta to a pot with half of the chopped vegetables; mix well.

Set the stove to low heat.

Add one can of cream style corn to the pot and mix.

Add the rest of the cooked penne pasta and remaining vegetables to the pot; stir to combine.

Measure and add half a can of carnation milk to the mixture; stir well.

Add a small amount of mayonnaise to the pot and stir again.

Add cheddar and mozzarella cheese to the pot; stir until cheese starts to melt.

Transfer the mixture to a baking dish.

Add more cheese on top of the mixture in the baking dish.

Cover the baking dish with aluminum foil and bake at 350°F for 35-45 minutes.

Remove from the oven and add more cheese on top.

Return the dish to the oven uncovered for an additional 10-15 minutes to achieve a golden brown crust.

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