Baked Macaroni and Cheese

cheddar cheese

🥗Healthier: reduced-fat cheddar

💰Cheaper: processed cheese

Reduced-fat cheddar lowers calories while maintaining flavor.

milk

🥗Healthier: almond milk

💰Cheaper: water + powdered milk

Almond milk is lower in calories and suitable for lactose intolerance.

butter

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Olive oil is healthier and can enhance flavor.

bread crumbs

🥗Healthier: panko crumbs

💰Cheaper: crushed crackers

Panko provides a lighter texture, while crackers are often cheaper.

Boil water in a pot and heavily salt it.

Add ziti macaroni to the boiling water and cook until al dente, then drain the water without rinsing.

In a bowl, scramble 2 large eggs and mix with almond milk.

Add drained macaroni back to the pot.

Add butter to the pot with the macaroni and let it melt.

Add chopped onions and bell peppers to the pot.

Add some shredded cheddar cheese to the mixture.

Add sour cream and cream cheese to the pot.

Add more almond milk for moisture and mix well until the cheese is melted.

Transfer the mixture to a greased 9x9 pan and top with more shredded cheese.

Bake in a preheated oven at 350 degrees for 25 to 35 minutes until the top is darkened to your preference.

Remove from the oven and let it sit for 20 to 25 minutes before serving.

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