Macaroni Au Gratin- Haitian Mac and Cheese

cheese

🥗Healthier: nutritional yeast

💰Cheaper: processed cheese

Nutritional yeast adds flavor without dairy, while processed cheese is often more affordable.

milk

🥗Healthier: almond milk

💰Cheaper: evaporated milk

Almond milk is lower in calories, while evaporated milk can be less expensive.

butter

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Olive oil is healthier, while margarine can be a cost-effective substitute.

bread crumbs

🥗Healthier: panko

💰Cheaper: crushed crackers

Panko adds texture, while crushed crackers can be a budget-friendly alternative.

Cube spam, onions, and bell peppers into uniform sizes.

Prepare a white sauce (sauce béchamel) using butter, flour, and milk.

Gradually add flour to the sauce, adjusting based on the amount of macaroni used.

Cook the sauce on low heat for 20 minutes, stirring continuously until thick and cheese is melted.

Add mustard and mayonnaise to the sauce and mix well.

Butter the baking dish and add macaroni, then pour in half of the cheese sauce, stirring to combine.

Sprinkle additional cheddar, parmesan, and mozzarella on top, and optionally add bread crumbs for a crunchy layer.

Bake in the oven at 350°F for 30 to 35 minutes.

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