BAKED MACARONI & CHEESE | How To Make Mac and Cheese | SyS

cheddar cheese

🥗Healthier: reduced-fat cheddar cheese

💰Cheaper: processed cheese

Lower calorie option or more budget-friendly.

butter

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Healthier fat source or cheaper alternative.

Cook macaroni in salted boiling water according to package instructions; drain and set aside.

Melt unsalted butter in a saucepan over medium heat.

Add all-purpose flour to the melted butter and stir until smooth and pale yellow.

Slowly add milk while stirring; bring to a simmer.

Season the mixture with salt, black pepper, nutmeg, and cayenne pepper (optional).

Add grated cheddar cheese and gruyere cheese to the saucepan; stir until melted.

Pour the drained pasta into a casserole dish.

Add the cheese sauce to the pasta and toss to coat completely.

Mix bread crumbs with melted butter and sprinkle over the macaroni and cheese.

Bake at 400°F for about 20 minutes or until the breadcrumbs are golden brown.

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