Silky stovetop mac & cheese with crunchy topping

cheddar cheese

🥗Healthier: reduced-fat cheddar cheese

💰Cheaper: processed cheese

Lower calorie option or more budget-friendly.

butter

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Healthier fat option or more economical.

Boil water with a big pinch of salt.

Add 1/4 pound of elbow macaroni to boiling water and cook for 7 minutes.

In a cold pan, add 1/2 cup grated goat's milk cheese, 3 slices of American cheese, and 100 ml of milk.

Add 1 to 2 tablespoons of butter to the pan.

Turn the heat on to medium-high and stir constantly until the cheese melts and forms a smooth sauce.

Drain the cooked macaroni and add it to the cheese sauce, mixing well.

If the sauce is too thick, stir in more milk or processed cheese as needed.

For a crunchy topping, melt 2 tablespoons of butter in a pan and brown 1/2 cup of panko breadcrumbs.

Cooking Techniques

Equipment Needed

Spice Level:

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