NACHOS MAC AND CHEESE with BACON! | Macaroni au fromage mexicain

gruyère cheese

🥗Healthier: part-skim mozzarella

💰Cheaper: Swiss cheese

Part-skim mozzarella reduces fat while still melting well.

heavy cream

🥗Healthier: Greek yogurt

💰Cheaper: milk + cornstarch

Greek yogurt reduces calories while maintaining creaminess.

butter

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Olive oil provides healthy fats.

beef broth

🥗Healthier: vegetable broth

💰Cheaper: chicken broth

Vegetable broth is lower in calories and can be homemade.

In a large saucepan, melt the butter over medium-low heat.

Add the minced garlic.

Progressively add the flour, while stirring constantly.

Bake for a few minutes, until the flour mix becomes white.

Progressively add the milk, while constantly whisking to avoid lumps.

Stir until the mix thickens, being careful not to let it stick to the saucepan.

Add half of the cheddar and half of the Monterey Jack and mix until the cheese has melted.

Add the Mexican chili powder, salt, and pepper, and taste to assess seasoning.

Add the bacon and the cooked macaroni and mix well.

Put the mix into a deep baking dish.

Garnish with the diced onions, olives, and jalapeños.

Put the rest of the Monterey Jack and cheddar on top of the macaroni.

Put in the oven at 375°F for 20 minutes.

Serve and enjoy!

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