OFW SA KUWAIT/ SUPER YUMMY MACARONI CREAMY

heavy cream

🥗Healthier: Greek yogurt

💰Cheaper: milk + cornstarch

Greek yogurt reduces calories while maintaining creaminess

cheddar cheese

🥗Healthier: reduced-fat cheddar

💰Cheaper: American cheese

American cheese melts well and is often less expensive

butter

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Margarine can be a cost-effective substitute for butter in baking.

parmesan cheese

🥗Healthier: nutritional yeast

💰Cheaper: grated pecorino

Pecorino offers a similar flavor profile at a lower cost.

Cook macaroni in a large pot of salted boiling water until al dente; drain and set aside.

In a saucepan, melt butter over medium heat until foamy.

Whisk in flour and cook for 1-2 minutes until lightly golden.

Gradually add heavy cream and milk, whisking constantly until smooth and thickened, about 5-7 minutes.

Stir in cheddar cheese until melted and creamy.

Add garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, mustard powder, salt, and black pepper; mix well.

Combine cooked macaroni with cheese sauce, stirring to coat evenly.

Transfer macaroni mixture to a baking dish and sprinkle with bread crumbs and parmesan cheese.

Bake in a preheated oven at 350°F until bubbly and golden on top, about 20-25 minutes.

Garnish with chopped parsley before serving.

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