The Best MAC and CHEESE HACK | Baked Macaroni and Cheese Recipe🧀 Southern Style | Soul Food

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.

Drain macaroni and save some starchy water.

Transfer macaroni to a pan and add 1 stick of butter to melt.

Make a roux with 1 stick of butter and gradually add flour until thickened.

Add 1 cup of milk gradually to the roux, stirring until thick.

Add 1/4 cup of heavy cream and more milk as needed for consistency.

Add a whole can of evaporated milk to the mixture.

Add cream cheese and stir until melted.

Add pepper, sugar, salt, and a dash of nutmeg to the mixture.

Temper 2 eggs with some sauce and add to the mixture.

Add Colby jack and mozzarella cheese gradually, saving some for topping.

Pour in some reserved starchy water to adjust thickness.

Preheat oven to 400°F (204°C).

Spray baking dish for easy removal.

Transfer the mixture to the baking dish.

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