Mac and cheese as a dessert, Romanian style. | Macaroane cu branza dulce la cuptor

sweet cheese

🥗Healthier: ricotta

💰Cheaper: cottage cheese

Cottage cheese is more affordable and still offers a creamy texture.

butter

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Margarine is often cheaper and can be used for greasing.

sugar

🥗Healthier: honey

💰Cheaper: brown sugar

Brown sugar provides a similar sweetness at a lower cost.

milk

🥗Healthier: almond milk

💰Cheaper: powdered milk

Powdered milk is a cost-effective alternative with a long shelf life.

Boil the macaroni in salted water according to the instructions on the box.

Mix the eggs in a big bowl with the sugar until the sugar dissolves.

Add lemon zest and vanilla extract to the egg mixture.

Mix in sour cream or yogurt (optional) and then the milk, whisking again.

Add raisins (optional) to the mixture.

Crumble the cheeses and mix them in, leaving some bigger pieces for texture.

Butter the bottom and sides of an oven-proof pan and sprinkle breadcrumbs inside.

Drain the pasta and mix it with the cheese sauce.

Pour everything into the pan and dot with slices of butter on top.

Bake at 350°F for 40-45 minutes until nicely brown on top and the sauce has been absorbed by the pasta.

Let it cool a little before slicing.

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