Macaroni Pie Recipe.

cheddar cheese

🥗Healthier: reduced-fat cheese

💰Cheaper: processed cheese

Reduced-fat cheese lowers calories while processed cheese is often less expensive.

milk

🥗Healthier: unsweetened almond milk

💰Cheaper: water

Almond milk reduces calories and is dairy-free, while water is a budget-friendly option.

butter

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Olive oil is healthier and margarine can be a cost-effective substitute.

bread crumbs

🥗Healthier: panko

💰Cheaper: crushed crackers

Panko offers a lighter texture, while crushed crackers are often more affordable.

Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).

Boil water in a large pot and add salt.

Cook macaroni according to package instructions until al dente, then drain and set aside.

Grate the medium-sized onion using a grater.

Chop the scotch bonnet pepper finely, removing seeds and white membrane to reduce heat.

In a bowl, whisk together 2 eggs.

Add freshly ground black pepper, dry mustard, salt, chopped scotch bonnet pepper, and grated onion to the eggs; whisk to combine.

Pour in 1.5 cups of evaporated milk and add 0.25 teaspoons of nutmeg; whisk until well mixed.

Add 2.5 cups of grated old cheddar cheese to the mixture, reserving about 0.25 cups for topping; stir to combine without melting the cheese.

Combine the cooked macaroni with the cheese mixture, stirring well to incorporate.

Grease a baking dish with butter.

Transfer the macaroni mixture into the greased baking dish, spreading it evenly.

Top the macaroni pie with the reserved cheese and sprinkle with paprika for color.

Bake in the preheated oven on the middle rack for about 40 minutes, or until the top is golden brown.

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