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bacon

🥗Healthier: turkey bacon

💰Cheaper: smoked sausage

Turkey bacon reduces fat while maintaining flavor.

cheddar cheese

🥗Healthier: reduced-fat cheddar

💰Cheaper: processed cheese

Reduced-fat cheddar lowers calories without sacrificing taste.

mozzarella cheese

🥗Healthier: part-skim mozzarella

💰Cheaper: string cheese

Part-skim mozzarella cuts fat while keeping the creamy texture.

milk

🥗Healthier: almond milk

💰Cheaper: evaporated milk

Almond milk is lower in calories, while evaporated milk adds creaminess.

Cook elbow macaroni according to package instructions until al dente; drain and set aside.

In a large skillet, cook bacon over medium heat until crispy; remove and crumble.

In the same skillet, melt butter over medium heat; whisk in flour and cook for 1-2 minutes until golden.

Gradually whisk in milk; cook until thickened, about 5-7 minutes, stirring constantly.

Stir in mustard powder, garlic powder, onion powder, black pepper, and salt.

Remove from heat; add cheddar and mozzarella cheeses, stirring until melted and smooth.

Combine cooked macaroni with cheese sauce; fold in crumbled bacon.

Transfer mixture to a greased baking dish; top with bread crumbs and paprika.

Bake in a preheated oven at 350°F for 25-30 minutes until golden and bubbly.

Let cool for 5 minutes before serving; garnish with parsley.

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