How to make Baked Macaroni and Cheese.

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 one pound of macaroni noodles in salted water until al dente.

Add one stick of unsalted butter, one teaspoon of salt, and one teaspoon of black pepper to the macaroni; stir well.

In a separate bowl, whisk together two large eggs and two and a half cups of half and half until well combined.

Pour the egg mixture over the macaroni and cheese mixture and stir until combined.

Spray a baking dish with nonstick cooking spray.

Pour half of the macaroni and cheese mixture into the baking dish.

In a separate bowl, mix two cups of sharp cheddar cheese and one cup of monterey jack cheese, then sprinkle half of this mixture over the macaroni.

Pour the remaining macaroni and cheese mixture over the cheese in the baking dish.

Spread everything out evenly in the baking dish and sprinkle the remaining cheese on top.

Cover the baking dish with aluminum foil and bake in a 350°F oven for 20 to 25 minutes.

Remove the foil and increase the oven temperature to 375°F; bake for an additional 10 to 15 minutes until the cheese is browned.

Let the mac and cheese sit for about five minutes before serving.

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