SLOW COOKER MAC AND CHEESE
This creamy, comforting meal takes just moments to assemble and is always a big hit. Great for large family gatherings and to take to pot luck dinners. I'm always asked for the recipe!
Provided by Cathy P
Categories Main Dish Recipes Pasta Macaroni and Cheese Recipes
Time 3h25m
Yield 12
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Cook elbow macaroni in the boiling water, stirring occasionally until cooked through but firm to the bite, 8 minutes. Drain and transfer pasta to slow cooker.
- Add butter to pasta and stir until melted; season with salt and pepper. Sprinkle about 1/2 the Cheddar cheese over pasta and stir.
- Whisk evaporated milk and eggs together in a bowl until smooth; stir into pasta mixture.
- Whisk milk and Cheddar cheese soup together in a bowl until smooth; stir into pasta mixture. Sprinkle remaining cheese over pasta mixture; garnish with paprika.
- Cook on Low for 3 hours.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 431.6 calories, Carbohydrate 33.9 g, Cholesterol 99 mg, Fat 24.7 g, Fiber 1.4 g, Protein 17.8 g, SaturatedFat 14.8 g, Sodium 524.2 mg, Sugar 4.7 g
FAMILY-FAVORITE MACARONI AND CHEESE (LIGHTER RECIPE)
No need to use a box mix when mac and cheese is as simple--and delicious--as this!
Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens
Categories Entree
Time 50m
Yield 6
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Heat oven to 350°F.
- Cook macaroni as directed on package.
- While macaroni is cooking, melt margarine in 3-quart saucepan over low heat. Stir in flour, salt, pepper, mustard and Worcestershire sauce. Cook over medium low heat, stirring constantly, until mixture is smooth and bubbly; remove from heat. Stir in milk. Heat to boiling, stirring constantly. Boil and stir 1 minute. Stir in cheese. Cook, stirring occasionally, until cheese is melted.
- Drain macaroni. Gently stir macaroni into cheese sauce. Pour into ungreased 2-quart casserole. Bake uncovered 20 to 25 minutes or until bubbly.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 240, Carbohydrate 34 g, Cholesterol 5 mg, Fat 1, Fiber 5 g, Protein 15 g, SaturatedFat 2 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 460 mg
SLOW-COOKER MAC AND CHEESE
This classic casserole is a rich and cheesy meatless main dish. I've never met anyone who didn't ask for a second helping. -Bernice Glascoe, Roxboro, North Carolina
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Dinner
Time 4h
Yield 10 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Cook macaroni according to package directions; drain. Place in a 5-qt. slow cooker; add butter. In a large bowl, mix 3 cups cheese, evaporated milk, condensed soup, 2% milk and eggs. Pour over macaroni mixture; stir to combine. Cook, covered, on low for 3-1/2 to 4 hours or until a thermometer reads at least 160°., Sprinkle with remaining cheese. Cook, covered, on low until cheese is melted, 15-20 minutes longer. Sprinkle with paprika.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 502 calories, Fat 28g fat (18g saturated fat), Cholesterol 131mg cholesterol, Sodium 638mg sodium, Carbohydrate 42g carbohydrate (7g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 21g protein.
LIGHTER MACARONI AND CHEESE
These individual mac-and-cheese casseroles call for pungent Parmesan and extra-sharp cheddar, which means the noodles get away with less-than-usual amounts of cheese. Low-fat milk, chicken stock, and olive oil keep the sauce creamy.
Provided by Martha Stewart
Categories Food & Cooking Ingredients Pasta and Grains
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Spread tomatoes in a single layer on 2 rimmed baking sheets. Drizzle each sheet with 1 tablespoon oil; sprinkle each with 1/2 teaspoon thyme, and season with salt and pepper. Bake until tomatoes have softened, about 20 minutes. (Leave oven on.)
- Process bread in a food processor until coarse crumbs form. Melt 1 tablespoon butter with remaining tablespoon oil in amedium skillet over medium heat. Add breadcrumbs, and toss to coat. Season with salt and pepper; set aside.
- Bring a large pot of water to a boil over high heat. Add 1 tablespoon salt and the pasta. Cook pasta until almost al dente, about 5 minutes. Drain, and run under cold water to stop cooking. Transfer to a large bowl; set aside.
- Whisk 1/2 cup stock into the flour in a medium bowl; set aside. Melt remaining tablespoon butter in a medium saucepan over medium heat. Stir in nutmeg, cayenne, remaining 1/2 teaspoon thyme, and 1 teaspoon salt. Add milk and remaining 1 1/2 cups stock. Whisk in flour mixture. Bring to a boil, whisking frequently. Reduce to a simmer. Cook 8 minutes, whisking frequently. Add cheeses; cook, stirring, until melted. Pour over macaroni, stirring to combine.
- Put eight 4 1/2-by-1 1/4-inch ramekins on a baking sheet. Put 2 tomato slices in bottom of each ramekin. Divide macaroni mixture evenly among ramekins. Top each with a tomato slice. Sprinkle with breadcrumbs and thyme sprigs. Bake until bubbling and golden brown, about 30 minutes. Serve immediately.
LIGHTENED-UP MACARONI AND CHEESE
Who doesn't love macaroni and cheese? This lightened-up version is sure to please those who want to indulge without the extra calories!
Provided by thedailygourmet
Categories 100+ Pasta and Noodle Recipes Noodle Recipes
Time 25m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Coat an 8x8-inch baking dish with cooking spray and set aside.
- Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Cook whole wheat macaroni in the boiling water, stirring occasionally, until tender yet firm to the bite, about 8 minutes.
- Set an oven rack about 6 inches from the heat source and preheat the oven's broiler.
- Stir 1 tablespoon evaporated milk and tapioca together in a saucepan. Whisk in remaining milk. Stir in Cheddar cheese, mustard, Worcestershire sauce, and pepper. Bring to a simmer and stir until the sauce thickens a bit and cheese is completely melted. Drain pasta and stir into the sauce. Spoon into the prepared baking dish.
- Cook under the broiler until top browns, 2 to 3 minutes. Remove from oven and allow to cool for 5 minutes before serving.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 281.9 calories, Carbohydrate 38.5 g, Cholesterol 26.4 mg, Fat 8.2 g, Fiber 3.5 g, Protein 17.6 g, SaturatedFat 4.5 g, Sodium 400.6 mg, Sugar 4 g
CROCKPOT MACARONI AND CHEESE | 6 INGREDIENTS
Simple & easy Crockpot Macaroni & cheese recipe the whole family will love.
Provided by Shane Brunson
Categories Side Dishes
Time 3h15m
Yield 6
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- 1. Spray your crockpot with non stick spray to prevent sticking
- 2. Add all ingredients to the crockpot and mix well.
- 3. Cook on low for 2-3 hours. Check at the 2 hour mark to make sure pasta is not getting mushy.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 590, Carbohydrate 31.5, Cholesterol 151, Fat 40.9, Fiber .1, Protein 25.1, SaturatedFat 25.4, ServingSize 1/2 cup, Sodium 568, Sugar 9.8
SLOW COOKER MACARONI AND CHEESE
Provided by Trisha Yearwood
Categories main-dish
Time 3h25m
Yield 12 servings
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- In a large 4-quart slow cooker sprayed with cooking spray, mix the macaroni, evaporated milk, milk, butter, salt, pepper, eggs and all but 1/2 cup of the grated cheese. Sprinkle the reserved cheese over the top of the mixture and then sprinkle with paprika. Cover and cook on low heat for 3 hours and 15 minutes. Turn off the slow cooker, stir the mixture and serve hot.
MAKEOVER LIGHT SLOW-COOKED MAC 'N' CHEESE CROCK POT
Make and share this Makeover Light Slow-Cooked Mac 'n' Cheese Crock Pot recipe from Food.com.
Provided by nicoleingermantown
Categories Cheese
Time 3h10m
Yield 9 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- 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 nonstick cooking spray. Cover and cook on low for 2-3/4 to 3 hours or until center is set, stirring once. Sprinkle with remaining sharp cheddar cheese.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 272.5, Fat 12.6, SaturatedFat 8, Cholesterol 41, Sodium 598.2, Carbohydrate 22.9, Fiber 0.8, Sugar 5.1, Protein 16.4
CROCK POT MACARONI AND CHEESE (LIGHTER)
Make and share this Crock Pot Macaroni and Cheese (Lighter) recipe from Food.com.
Provided by PeggySR
Categories Cheese
Time 6h5m
Yield 6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- Spray crockpot with cooking spray.
- Beat eggs, fat free evaporated milk and skim milk in a large bowl.
- Add remaining ingredients, reserving 1/2 c cheese.
- Pour into crockpot and sprinkle reserved cheese on top.
- Cook on low for 5 to 6 hours, resisting the temptation to lift the lid and peek.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 357.9, Fat 7.2, SaturatedFat 3.7, Cholesterol 87.9, Sodium 531.3, Carbohydrate 41.4, Fiber 1.3, Sugar 7.7, Protein 30.2
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