10 minute Tiffin Box Recipe Indian | Lunch Box Recipe | Pasta Recipe

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 adds healthy fats, while margarine can be a cost-effective substitute.

milk

🥗Healthier: almond milk

💰Cheaper: evaporated milk

Almond milk is lower in calories, while evaporated milk provides creaminess at a lower cost.

bread crumbs

🥗Healthier: panko

💰Cheaper: crushed crackers

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

Boil water in a large pot over high heat.

Add macaroni to the boiling water and cook until al dente, about 8-10 minutes.

Drain the macaroni and set aside.

In a saucepan, melt butter over medium heat.

Stir in flour and cook for 1-2 minutes until golden.

Gradually add milk, whisking continuously until smooth and thickened, about 5 minutes.

Remove from heat and stir in cheddar cheese until melted and creamy.

Add cooked macaroni to the cheese sauce and mix well.

Season with salt, black pepper, mustard powder, onion powder, and garlic powder.

Transfer the macaroni mixture to a baking dish and sprinkle with bread crumbs and paprika.

Drizzle with olive oil and bake in a preheated oven at 350°F (175°C) for 20-25 minutes until golden and bubbly.

Garnish with parsley before serving.

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