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Makeover Slow-Cooked Mac 'n' Cheese Recipe

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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.

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Makeover Slow-Cooked Mac 'n' Cheese Recipe

Prep: 25 min. Cook: 2-3/4 hours

Yield: 9 Servings

25 165 190

Ingredients

2 cups uncooked elbow macaroni
1 can (12 ounces) reduced-fat evaporated milk
1-1/2 cups fat-free milk
1/3 cup egg substitute
1 tablespoon butter, melted
8 ounces reduced-fat process cheese (Velveeta), cubed
2 cups (8 ounces) shredded sharp cheddar cheese, divided

Directions

Cook macaroni according to package directions; drain and rinse in cold water. In a large bowl, combine the evaporated milk, milk, egg substitute and butter. Stir in the process cheese, 1-1/2 cups sharp cheddar cheese and macaroni.
Transfer to a 3-qt. slow cooker coated with cooking spray. Cover and cook on low for 2-3 hours or until center is set, stirring once. Sprinkle with remaining sharp cheddar cheese. Yield: 9 servings.

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. 12, 2008 by athelke

If i double this recipe, do i also need to double the cooking time? or would it be better to turn the crock up to high for 3 hours? or should i just leave it alone? If someone could let me know, i'd really appreciate it! Thanks!

Reviewed on Dec. 11, 2007 by emanuelakh

2 cups of uncooked macaroni yield 4- 6 serving how can this serve 9? Can anyone help me on this?

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