You have to try this delicious and simple 6 ingredient Baked macaroni cheese recipe. #bakedmacaroni

cheddar cheese

🥗Healthier: reduced-fat cheddar

💰Cheaper: processed cheese

Reduced-fat cheddar lowers calories while processed cheese is more affordable.

milk

🥗Healthier: almond milk

💰Cheaper: water + powdered milk

Almond milk is lower in calories, while the powdered milk is a cost-effective alternative.

parmesan cheese

🥗Healthier: nutritional yeast

💰Cheaper: grated pecorino

Nutritional yeast adds a cheesy flavor with fewer calories, while pecorino is often less expensive.

butter

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Olive oil is healthier for cooking, while margarine is a cheaper fat option.

Boil water in a large pot and add 1 teaspoon of salt.

Once the water is boiling, add half of the macaroni and stir to prevent sticking.

Cook macaroni for about 7 to 8 minutes until al dente, then drain and rinse.

Return the drained macaroni to the pot and add cubes of Velveeta cheese and half of the cheddar cheese.

Mix until the cheese is melted and fully incorporated with the macaroni.

Add 1/4 teaspoon of salt and 1/4 teaspoon of black pepper to the macaroni and cheese mixture, then mix well.

Transfer the macaroni and cheese mixture to a baking dish, spreading it into an even layer.

Top the mixture with additional sharp cheddar cheese.

Bake in the oven at 350°F for 20 to 25 minutes until the cheese is melted and golden brown.

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