Macarrones con Queso y Crema Como Hacer (Español)

cream cheese

🥗Healthier: Greek yogurt

💰Cheaper: ricotta cheese

Greek yogurt reduces calories while maintaining creaminess

cheddar cheese

🥗Healthier: reduced-fat cheddar

💰Cheaper: processed cheese

Processed cheese is often cheaper and melts well.

butter

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Margarine is a cost-effective substitute for butter.

milk

🥗Healthier: almond milk

💰Cheaper: evaporated milk

Evaporated milk provides creaminess at a lower cost.

Boil water in a large pot and add macaroni; cook until al dente, about 8-10 minutes.

Drain the macaroni and set aside.

In the same pot, melt butter over medium heat until bubbling.

Whisk in flour and cook for 1-2 minutes until lightly golden.

Gradually add milk, whisking continuously until the mixture thickens, about 5 minutes.

Stir in cream cheese until melted and smooth.

Add shredded cheddar cheese, stirring until fully melted and incorporated.

Season the cheese sauce with salt, black pepper, mustard powder, garlic powder, and onion powder.

Combine the cooked macaroni with the cheese sauce, mixing well to coat.

Transfer the macaroni and cheese to a baking dish.

Sprinkle bread crumbs evenly over the top and dust with paprika.

Bake in a preheated oven at 350°F until golden and bubbly, about 20-25 minutes.

Garnish with chopped parsley before serving.

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