How To Make Macaroni And Cheese

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 provides healthier fats while margarine is a budget-friendly alternative.

milk

🥗Healthier: almond milk

💰Cheaper: water + cornstarch

Almond milk is lower in calories, and a cornstarch mixture can mimic creaminess.

elbow macaroni

🥗Healthier: whole wheat pasta

💰Cheaper: generic pasta

Whole wheat pasta adds fiber while generic options are often cheaper.

Preheat the oven to 400°F.

In a large pot, bring water to a boil and add salt.

Add 1 pound of elbow macaroni to the boiling water and stir to prevent sticking; cook until al dente.

Drain the macaroni and set aside.

In a saucepan, add 2 cups of milk and heat until warm.

Add chopped cheddar cheese and mozzarella cheese to the milk, stirring until melted and smooth.

Stir in some sour cream and a couple of tablespoons of sugar into the cheese sauce.

Combine the cooked macaroni with the cheese sauce until evenly coated.

Transfer the macaroni and cheese mixture into a baking dish.

Bake in the preheated oven at 400°F for about 40 minutes until bubbly and golden brown.

Let the macaroni and cheese sit for about 20 minutes before serving.

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