CONTEST WINNERS and CHEESEBURGER MACARONI

ground beef

🥗Healthier: ground turkey

💰Cheaper: ground pork

Ground turkey is lower in fat, while ground pork is often cheaper.

cheddar cheese

🥗Healthier: reduced-fat cheddar

💰Cheaper: processed cheese

Reduced-fat cheddar is lower in calories, while processed cheese is usually less expensive.

Draw names from a bucket for a contest.

Prepare to cook cheeseburger macaroni.

Brown less than 1 pound of Angus ground beef in a skillet; drain excess fat.

Cook elbow macaroni according to package instructions; drain and set aside.

Make cheese sauce by melting margarine in a skillet.

Add a little shot of milk to the melted margarine.

Add a little bit of flour to the mixture, stirring constantly to avoid burning.

Add cheese to the sauce, continuing to stir until melted and creamy.

Combine the burger mixture with the cheese sauce.

Plate the cheeseburger macaroni with a jalapeno ring and parsley flakes.

Cooking Techniques

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