How To Make Macaroni And Cheese

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 a pot of water and add 3 tablespoons of vegetable oil to prevent the macaroni from sticking.

Once the water is boiling, add half of a 32-ounce box of macaroni noodles and stir.

In a separate pot, combine 1.5 cups of 2% milk with 8 ounces of sharp cheddar cheese (cut into squares) and a handful of shredded cheese.

Heat the cheese mixture on low, stirring occasionally to prevent sticking.

Cook the macaroni until tender, then drain the water.

In a saucepan, combine the drained macaroni with 2 eggs and season with pepper to taste.

Pour the cheese sauce over the macaroni and stir to combine.

Add 1/2 cup of sour cream and mix well until creamy.

Transfer the mixture to a baking dish and cover with remaining shredded cheese.

Bake in the oven at 400°F for about 30 minutes until bubbly and crispy on top.

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