TOMATO MACARONI AND CHEESE

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to make foil collar for slow cooker, most slow cookers have a hotter side that can cause casseroles and other dense dishes like meatloaves to burn. Line with a foil collar: Layer and fold sheets of heavy duty foil until you have a six layered foil rectangle. Press the collar into the back side of the slow cooker insert; the food...

Provided by Lynnda Cloutier

Categories     Pasta

Number Of Ingredients 12

vegetable oil spray
one can petite diced tomatoes, 28 ounces
two cans evaporated milk, 12 ounces each
two cans condensed cheddar cheese soup, 11 ounces each
3/4 cup water plus extra hot water as needed
salt and pepper
1 teaspoon dry mustard
1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper
2 cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese, 8 ounces
2 cups shredded monterey jack cheese, 8 ounces
1 pound elbow macaroni
one recipe toasted bread crumbs, optional, recipe follows

Steps:

  • 1. line a slow cooker with foil collar and coat with vegetable oil spray. Bring tomatoes, evaporated milk, condensed soup, water, 1 teaspoon salt, mustard and cayenne to simmer in a large pot. Slowly whisk in cheddar and Monterey Jack until completely melted, then stir in macaroni.
  • 2. Transfer macaroni mixture to prepared slow cooker. Cover and cook until macaroni is tender, about two hours on high. Remove foil collar, gently stir pasta adding hot water as needed to loosen sauce consistency. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Sprinkle with toasted breadcrumbs if using and serve.
  • 3. Toasted breadcrumbs: process two slices high quality white sandwich bread, torn into pieces, to coarse crumbs in food processor, about 10 pulses. Melt 2 tablespoons butter in 12 inch skillet over medium heat. Add bread crumbs and toasts, stirring often, until Golden Brown, 5 to 7 minutes. Transfer bread crumbs to bowl and season with salt and pepper to taste. Makes about 1 cup.

Shawon Munshi
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This is a great recipe for a quick and easy weeknight meal. It's also a great way to get kids to eat their vegetables.


Rechael K
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I made this dish for my friends and they all raved about it. They said it was the best macaroni and cheese they had ever had.


Tabisa Dazana
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This dish was a bit bland for my taste. I think it could have used more spices.


Austin McDonald
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I'm not a huge fan of tomato sauce, but I really enjoyed this dish. The cheese sauce balanced out the acidity of the tomatoes perfectly.


Del Michael
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This recipe is a great way to use up leftover macaroni and cheese. It's also a fun and easy dish to make with kids.


Stellah Ligombi
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I followed the recipe exactly and it turned out perfectly. I will definitely be making this again.


Shihab Rana
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This dish was a bit too cheesy for my taste, but my kids loved it.


Deborah Berry
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I was pleasantly surprised by how well the tomato sauce and cheese sauce blended together. It was a unique and tasty combination.


Ntokazi Macatsamahle
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This recipe is easy to follow and the end result is delicious. I highly recommend it!


Aftab Qureshi
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I made this dish for a potluck and it was a huge success! Everyone loved it.


Aisha Nabosa
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This tomato macaroni and cheese was a hit with my family! The sauce was creamy and flavorful, and the macaroni was cooked perfectly. I will definitely be making this dish again.


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