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Slow-Cooked Mac 'n' Cheese: the words alone are enough to make most mouths water. Shelby Molina's recipe is a clear example of comfort food at it's finest; it's rich, hearty and extra-cheesy. And because it's made in the slow cooker, it's also extremely easy.
This recipe is:
Healthy
Diabetic Friendly
Nutritional Facts 3/4 cup equals 300 calories, 12 g fat (9 g saturated fat), 45 mg cholesterol, 647 mg sodium, 29 g carbohydrate, 1 g fiber, 19 g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 2 starch, 2 medium-fat meat.
Originally published as Makeover Slow-Cooked Mac 'n' Cheese in Light & Tasty February/March 2007, p8
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Reviewed on Feb. 09, 2012 by MargaretJoy
I was in a hurry so I baked this in the oven: 50 minutes at 350 degrees. It turned out great! I added some dry mustard powder, pepper, and some frozen broccoli. I left the butter out. I used 2 real eggs in place of the egg substitute. Very tasty!
Reviewed on Nov. 10, 2011 by BrendainPa
This is a minority favorite in our house. My son LOVES it; no one else does! I guess I prefer my mac&cheese to feel "baked", this is just swimming in the cheese, more like a sauce cooked in a pan. Also I've never been a fan of Velveeta; I prefer the sharpness of the cheddar. But, I will make it again for him...maybe just not so much.
Reviewed on Oct. 22, 2011 by ghttogrl
Made it with leftover Christmas ham - the family really enjoyed it. Love that I don't have to babysit it (slow cookers are great). Leftovers aren't dried out by th next day, and it freezes fairly well.
Reviewed on Aug. 08, 2011 by dokey347
I don't understand the reason for cooking the Elbow's and then cooking it again in a Crock Pot. Makes no sense to me. I would rather just bake it!
Reviewed on Jul. 19, 2011 by mother of 3
There should be a 'not sure' circle. Don't omit the Velveeta!!!! I tried this recipe without it as I don't like 'veeta's sodium. It definitely didn't look right. Amazingly, my husband thought it tasted okay.
Reviewed on May. 15, 2011 by susanerne
My entire family loved this!
Reviewed on Dec. 03, 2010 by BrittanyMoss
This is a great recipe and super easy. I also use one cup fat free shredded cheese and 1 cup 2%. I use the 2% velveta and light butter. I found the Smart Tast pasta has the lowest fat and calories. No one can even tell it is low fat!! My husbands friends all ask for this.
Reviewed on Oct. 12, 2010 by chunkyandfunky
Delicious & easy. The simplest thing I've brought to a work potluck, yet it received the most compliments! :)
Reviewed on Aug. 20, 2010 by polyak
I make this all the time for potlucks. I love to be able to put it together hours in advance, and then I can get ready for the event without worrying about the food. It is always a hit, and I get asked for the recipe all the time.
Reviewed on Jul. 27, 2010 by car0810
It's so rewarding the first time you cook something and it comes out as delicious as this! A family favorite!
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