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Yield: 6 Servings. 8 ounces macaroni 1⅓ cups milk 1 (5-ounces) can evaporated milk ¼ cup (½ stick) butter 2 cups shredded mozzarella, divided 2 cups shredded Cheddar cheese, divided

Rosemary and Goat Cheese Strata

Yield: 6 Servings. 8 ounces macaroni 1⅓ cups milk 1 (5-ounces) can evaporated milk ¼ cup (½ stick) butter 2 cups shredded mozzarella, divided 2 cups shredded Cheddar cheese, divided

Slow-Cooker Macaroni and Cheese

Yield: 6 Servings.

8 ounces macaroni
1⅓ cups milk
1 (5-ounces) can evaporated milk
¼ cup (½ stick) butter
2 cups shredded mozzarella, divided
2 cups shredded Cheddar cheese, divided
1 cup sour cream
1 teaspoon salt
¼ teaspoon pepper
½ teaspoon dry mustard (optional)
1 cup (4 ounces) shredded mozzarella cheese
1 cup (4 ounces) shredded Cheddar cheese

Cook the macaroni in a saucepan of boiling water for 5 to 7 minutes. Drain, rinse, and drain well again. Move macaroni to a large bowl. Add the milk, evaporated milk, butter, 1 cup of mozzarella cheese, 1 cup of Cheddar cheese, sour cream, salt, pepper, and dry mustard, and mix well. Pour into a slow cooker coated with nonstick cooking spray. Top with 1 cup mozzarella cheese and 1 cup Cheddar cheese. Cook on high for 2 hours or low for 4 to 5 hours. This recipe may be doubled.

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This story was published on Sep 06, 2012

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