Baked Macaroni and Cheese SERVES 6 -8

This is a real rich and cheesy macaroni recipe, even if you use the lower fat options. Easy to bake in the oven and easier if you use the crock pot. Make sure you spray the crock pot well

Ingredients for Baked Macaroni and Cheese:

• 1 1/4 cups uncooked elbow macaroni, i use whole wheat
• 12 ounces shredded sharp cheddar cheese, i use 2%
• 1 (12 ounce) can evaporated milk, i use either fat free or low fat
• 2 eggs, well beaten,i use egg beaters
• 1/2 cup butter or margarine, melted,no substitutions for this

Preparation of Baked Macaroni and Cheese:

1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit.
2. Cook elbow macaroni as directed on package, drain well.
3. Place macaroni in large bowl or the pot used for cooking it.
4. Add melted butter, and evaporated milk.
5. Mix in eggs, add cheese and mix well.
6. Pour into 13 x 9 pan, greased, I spray mine with butter flavored cooking spray.
7. Bake 30-40 minutes or until top is brown and bubbly.
8. Another option: double the recipe, spray crockpot with butter flavored cooking spray and cook for 6-8 hours.

Nutrition of Baked Macaroni and Cheese:

Nutrition Facts Serving Size 1 (166g) Recipe makes 6 servings Calories 513 Calories from Fat 330 (64%) Amount Per Serving %DV Total Fat 36.7g 56% Saturated Fat 22.5g 112% Monounsaturated Fat 10.3g Polyunsaturated Fat 1.5g Trans Fat 0.0g Cholesterol 177mg 59% Sodium 519mg 21% Potassium 288mg 8% Total Carbohydrate 22.9g 7% Dietary Fiber 0.7g 2% Sugars 0.8g Protein 23.1g 46% Vitamin A 1233mcg 24% Vitamin B6 0.1mg 6% Vitamin B12 0.8mcg 13% Vitamin C 1mg 1% Vitamin E 0mcg 2% Calcium 573mg 57% Iron 1mg 8% detailed view... how is this calculated?