GRATIN DE PATES FACON SOUPE A L'OIGNON #253

gruyère cheese

🥗Healthier: part-skim mozzarella

💰Cheaper: Swiss cheese

Part-skim mozzarella reduces fat while still melting well.

heavy cream

🥗Healthier: Greek yogurt

💰Cheaper: milk + cornstarch

Greek yogurt reduces calories while maintaining creaminess.

butter

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Olive oil provides healthy fats.

beef broth

🥗Healthier: vegetable broth

💰Cheaper: chicken broth

Vegetable broth is lower in calories and can be homemade.

Cook the pasta according to package instructions until al dente.

In a pan, melt the butter and add sliced onions, cooking until caramelized.

Add minced garlic and cook for another minute.

Stir in the flour and cook for a few minutes to make a roux.

Gradually add the milk and chicken broth, stirring until thickened.

Mix in the mustard, thyme, and grated nutmeg.

Combine the cooked pasta with the cheese and onion mixture.

Transfer to a baking dish, top with breadcrumbs from the baguette, and bake until golden and bubbly.

Cooking Techniques

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