The BEST 4 Cheese Mac & Cheese Recipe Ever!! | How to Make Mac & Cheese

heavy cream

🥗Healthier: Greek yogurt

💰Cheaper: milk + cornstarch

Greek yogurt reduces calories while maintaining creaminess

gorgonzola cheese

🥗Healthier: feta cheese

💰Cheaper: blue cheese

Feta is lower in fat and provides a similar tangy flavor

parmesan cheese

🥗Healthier: nutritional yeast

💰Cheaper: grated pecorino

Nutritional yeast is a lower-calorie option with a cheesy flavor

mozzarella cheese

🥗Healthier: part-skim mozzarella

💰Cheaper: provolone cheese

Part-skim mozzarella has less fat while maintaining meltiness

Start by shredding all four cheeses.

Cook elbow noodles according to the directions on your package.

In a skillet, add 3 tablespoons of butter and 3 tablespoons of flour; cook for 1-2 minutes to cook down the flour.

Add 2 cups of heavy whipping cream.

Season to taste with salt, black pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, and smoked paprika.

Add a handful of each cheese to the skillet.

Layer the mac and cheese in the skillet and top with a handful of each cheese, paprika, and parsley.

Bake at 350 degrees for 30 to 40 minutes.

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