The Secret To Making The Cheesiest Mac & Cheese! Simple Step By Step Recipe | Val's Kitchen

cheddar cheese

🥗Healthier: low-fat cheese

💰Cheaper: processed cheese

Low-fat cheese reduces calories while maintaining flavor.

milk

🥗Healthier: almond milk

💰Cheaper: evaporated milk

Almond milk is lower in calories, while evaporated milk is often cheaper.

butter

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Olive oil is healthier, while margarine is often less expensive.

parmesan cheese

🥗Healthier: nutritional yeast

💰Cheaper: grated Romano cheese

Nutritional yeast is dairy-free, while Romano is often cheaper.

Cook elbow macaroni in boiling water until al dente, about 8-10 minutes.

Drain the macaroni and set aside.

In a saucepan, melt 1 tablespoon of butter over medium heat.

Add 2 tablespoons of all-purpose flour to the melted butter and cook for a few minutes until golden.

Gradually add heavy cream and evaporated milk, whisking constantly until smooth.

Add the American Mexican style four cheese, mozzarella, parmesan, and cheddar cheese to the sauce, stirring until melted and creamy.

Season the cheese sauce with black pepper, onion, garlic, and salt to taste, mixing well.

Combine the cheese sauce with the cooked macaroni, stirring until evenly coated.

Transfer the mac and cheese to a baking dish.

Sprinkle paprika on top for color.

Bake in a preheated oven at 350°F for 25-30 minutes until bubbly and golden.

Let cool for a few minutes before serving.

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