HOW TO MAKE WHITE CHEDDAR MAC AND CHEESE: A quick and easy mac and cheese recipe!

white cheddar cheese

🥗Healthier: low-fat cheddar cheese

💰Cheaper: regular cheddar cheese

Regular cheddar is often less expensive and still provides a good flavor.

panko breadcrumbs

🥗Healthier: whole wheat breadcrumbs

💰Cheaper: regular breadcrumbs

Regular breadcrumbs are typically more affordable.

milk

🥗Healthier: almond milk

💰Cheaper: water + cornstarch

Using water and cornstarch can reduce costs while thickening the sauce.

butter

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Margarine can be a cost-effective substitute for butter.

Pre-cook elbow macaroni in salted water until al dente; drain and set aside.

In the same pot used for cooking pasta, melt unsalted butter over low to medium heat until melted.

Add kosher salt to the melted butter.

Whisk in all-purpose flour to create a paste and cook for about 1 minute until it starts to boil.

Gradually add whole milk a little at a time while whisking to avoid lumps; bring back to a boil.

Stir in the cheese mixture (1 cup gruyere and 2 cups extra sharp white cheddar), reserving about half a cup for topping.

Add creme fraiche to the cheese sauce and mix until combined.

Add the cooked macaroni to the cheese sauce and stir to coat evenly.

Transfer the mac and cheese mixture to a baking dish and spread it out evenly.

Top with reserved cheese mixture for a cheesy crust.

Bake in a preheated oven at 350°F for about 20 minutes until bubbly.

Let cool for about 15 minutes before serving.

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