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cheddar cheese

🥗Healthier: low-fat cheese

💰Cheaper: processed cheese

Low-fat cheese reduces calories while processed cheese is often more affordable.

cream cheese

🥗Healthier: Greek yogurt

💰Cheaper: sour cream

Greek yogurt adds creaminess with fewer calories, while sour cream is a budget-friendly alternative.

elbow macaroni

🥗Healthier: whole wheat pasta

💰Cheaper: pasta shapes on sale

Whole wheat pasta increases fiber content, while other shapes may be cheaper.

butter

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Olive oil is a healthier fat, while margarine can be a cost-effective substitute.

Cook elbow macaroni in salted boiling water until al dente, then drain.

Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).

Grease a bundt pan with cooking spray and sprinkle bread crumbs evenly inside.

In a large bowl, mix cooked macaroni, cheddar cheese, cream cheese, milk, and butter until combined.

Whisk eggs in a separate bowl, then add to the macaroni mixture and stir well.

Season with garlic powder, onion powder, mustard powder, black pepper, salt, and paprika, mixing thoroughly.

Pour the macaroni mixture into the prepared bundt pan, pressing down slightly to pack it.

Sprinkle parmesan cheese on top of the mixture in the pan.

Bake in the preheated oven for 30-35 minutes, or until the top is golden and set.

Remove from the oven and let cool for 10 minutes before inverting onto a serving platter.

Garnish with fresh parsley before serving.

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