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Slow-Cooked Mac 'n' Cheese Recipe

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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Slow-Cooked Mac 'n' Cheese Recipe

Prep: 25 min. Cook: 2-1/2 hours

Yield: 9 Servings

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Ingredients

2 cups uncooked elbow macaroni
1 can (12 ounces) evaporated milk
1-1/2 cups milk
2 eggs
1/4 cup butter, melted
1 teaspoon salt
2-1/2 cups (10 ounces) shredded cheddar cheese
2-1/2 cups (10 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, eggs, butter and salt. Stir in the cheddar cheese, 2 cups sharp cheddar cheese and macaroni.
Transfer to a greased 3-qt. slow cooker. Cover and cook on low for 2-1/2 to 3 hours or until center is set, stirring once. Sprinkle with remaining sharp cheddar cheese. Yield: 9 servings.

Lighter version: Makeover Slow-Cooked Mac 'n' Cheese

Nutritional Facts 3/4 cup equals 415 calories, 28 g fat (20 g saturated fat), 143 mg cholesterol, 745 mg sodium, 20 g carbohydrate, 1 g fiber, 21 g protein.

Originally published as Slow-Cooked Mac 'n' Cheese in Light & Tasty February/March 2007