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cheese

🥗Healthier: nutritional yeast

💰Cheaper: processed cheese

Nutritional yeast is lower in calories and adds a cheesy flavor, while processed cheese is often cheaper.

butter

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Olive oil is a healthier fat option, while margarine can be a more budget-friendly alternative.

Cube 2 tablespoons of butter and melt it in a pan.

Add 2 tablespoons of flour to the melted butter and cook for 1-2 minutes to remove the raw flour flavor.

Add 2 cups of cold milk to the roux and bring to a simmer, stirring to combine.

Once thickened, add a large pinch of salt and some white pepper to taste.

Off the heat, stir in shredded cheddar cheese and prepared mustard until melted and smooth.

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