"There is no sincerer love than the love of
food."
- George Bernard Shaw
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Crock-pot Macaroni 'n Cheese
by Rachel Keller
This recipe produces a soft creamy macaroni and cheese. There is no
written recipe for this one, so measurements are approximate.
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1 16 oz box of macaroni
1 stick of margarine (can use a little less)
2 cans evaporated milk (12 oz can)
approximately 3 cups milk
24 oz (or less) grated sharp cheese
1 T. minced onion (optional)
1 T. oil
1 tsp. salt
pepper to taste
1 or 2 finely grated carrots (optional)
Put all the ingredients into the slow cooker. Cook on low for 3-4 hours
until soft.
Note: To cut down on fat, use nonfat evaporated milk, nonfat skim milk,
less than 1 stick margarine, and less than 24 oz of cheese. You may also add
a grated carrot or two for additional nutrition.
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Rachel Keller is an active, home schooling, stay-at-home mom of three young
sons who enjoys fitness, especially running. She is a freelance author whose
writings have been published on various publications and web sites. Rachel
has a bachelor's degree in elementary education and a master's degree in
special education. You can view her writings at her web sites
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