Stuvade makaroner med mjölk / Stewed macaroni with milk

cheddar cheese

🥗Healthier: reduced-fat cheese

💰Cheaper: processed cheese

Reduced-fat cheese lowers calories while maintaining flavor.

butter

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Olive oil is healthier, while margarine is often cheaper.

Boil water in a large pot and add salt.

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

Drain the macaroni and set aside.

In the same pot, melt butter over medium heat.

Add flour to the melted butter and whisk continuously for 1-2 minutes until smooth.

Gradually pour in milk while whisking to avoid lumps.

Cook the mixture until it thickens, about 5-7 minutes.

Stir in salt and finely grated nutmeg to taste.

Add the cooked macaroni to the sauce and mix well.

Fold in grated cheddar cheese until melted and combined.

Transfer the mixture to a baking dish and top with breadcrumbs.

Bake in a preheated oven at 375°F (190°C) for 15-20 minutes until golden brown.

Garnish with chopped parsley before serving.

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