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heavy cream

🥗Healthier: Greek yogurt

💰Cheaper: milk + cornstarch

Greek yogurt reduces calories while maintaining creaminess

smoked gouda

🥗Healthier: regular gouda

💰Cheaper: cheddar

Regular gouda is lower in cost and still provides a creamy texture.

Bring a pot of water to a boil on the stove.

Melt 1/2 cup butter in a 12-inch cast iron skillet over medium heat.

Add 1/2 cup flour to the melted butter and whisk to form a roux; cook for a minute or two.

Add 1 1/2 teaspoons ground mustard, 1 1/2 teaspoons onion powder, 1/2 teaspoon white pepper, and 1 teaspoon salt to the roux; mix well.

Pour in 4 cups of milk and whisk to combine; heat over high heat until it starts to simmer.

Add hot sauce (1-2 tablespoons) to the cheese sauce; whisk until combined.

In the boiling water, add 1 pound of elbow noodles and cook for 5 minutes (undercook slightly).

Drain the pasta in a colander and set aside until the sauce is ready.

Once the sauce has thickened, combine it with the drained pasta; mix until well coated.

Cooking Techniques

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