Our Homemade Mac And Cheese Recipe

cheddar cheese

🥗Healthier: reduced-fat cheese

💰Cheaper: processed cheese

Reduced-fat cheese lowers calories while maintaining flavor.

cream cheese

🥗Healthier: Greek yogurt

💰Cheaper: sour cream

Greek yogurt reduces calories while adding creaminess.

parmesan cheese

🥗Healthier: nutritional yeast

💰Cheaper: grated pecorino

Nutritional yeast is a dairy-free alternative that adds umami.

butter

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Olive oil is a healthier fat option.

Boil water in a large pot.

Add elbow pasta to boiling water and stir.

Cook the pasta until al dente.

In a separate bowl, mix shredded Gruyere, shredded cheddar, diced American cheese, and cornstarch.

In another bowl, combine evaporated milk, eggs, black pepper, salt, dry mustard, and hot sauce, then whisk until mixed.

Drain the cooked pasta and add butter, stirring until melted.

Keep the heat on low and add the cheese mixture gradually, stirring continuously until thickened.

Add pulled pork and barbecue sauce to the mac and cheese and mix well.

Cooking Techniques

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