HOW TO MAKE JAMAICAN STYLE SEA FOOD BAKED MACARONI CHEESE RECIPE 2015

heavy cream

🥗Healthier: Greek yogurt

💰Cheaper: milk + cornstarch

Greek yogurt reduces calories while maintaining creaminess

sharp cheddar cheese

🥗Healthier: reduced-fat cheddar

💰Cheaper: regular cheddar

Reduced-fat cheddar lowers calories while still providing flavor.

monterey jack cheese

🥗Healthier: mozzarella cheese

💰Cheaper: provolone cheese

Mozzarella provides similar meltiness at a lower cost.

scotch bonnet pepper

🥗Healthier: jalapeño pepper

💰Cheaper: bell pepper

Jalapeños add heat while being more accessible.

Cook macaroni until not too mushy, then drain.

Add 1 cup of evaporated milk to a saucepan.

Add 3 tablespoons of margarine or butter to the milk.

Add 3 tablespoons of mayonnaise to the mixture.

Add sharp cheddar cheese, shrimp, and crab meat to the saucepan.

Mix everything together on low heat until combined.

Add 4 packs of macaroni cheese mix to the saucepan and stir well.

Season with black pepper, salt, and Jamaican all-purpose seasoning.

Add about 3 cups of cheese, mixing half into the mixture and reserving half for topping.

Preheat oven to 350°F.

Spray baking container with nonstick spray or oil.

Transfer the mixture to the baking container and top with reserved cheese and paprika.

Bake in the oven for 30 minutes.

Let cool before slicing and serving.

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