Macaroni & Cheese

I've been testing different recipes and will still probably test a few more, but I figured I could share an easy, yummy recipe that's a staple in our house now. It's, more or less, my mom's recipe with a few tweaks to make it yummier. Lynne loves it, and we always have leftovers that she has for lunch.

1 lb of elbow macaroni
1 can of Campbell's Cheese soup
2/3 can of milk
2 c grated cheese (more if you want)
salt
pepper
nutmeg
1 can corn
bread crumbs

Cook the macaroni to just before al dente. Since you're gonna bake it, it'll cook some more. In a saucepan, mix the soup and milk until smooth. Add salt and pepper, about a teaspoon a piece. Add nutmeg, 1/2-1 teaspoon. Add in the cheese. Stir in drained macaroni and drained corn. Put in 9x13 pan and sprinkle/layer the bread crumbs on top. Cook at 350 for 10-15 minutes.

Yummy.

Slow Cooker Potato Soup with a Zip

I have made this soup a couple of times. It's great when I want potato soup but don't want to spend an hour peeling, cutting, and cooking the potatoes before I can eve start making the soup. While my mom's potato soup is yummy, this is I can throw together in the morning while Lynne's eating dinner.

Two cans of cheese soup can be used if you can't find the Fiesta cheese; it just won't have the kick that it would otherwise. It only half fills my slow cooker, though, so there's a ring at the level of the soup from the burnt on cheesy goodness, so make sure you spray your cooker. Or use one of those throw away liners.

I prefer it with rolls, but I prefer all soups (and most other meals) with rolls or bread. Lynne likes it; Jeff likes it; Melanie likes it; I LOVE it; and Greg & Zach can take it or leave it. But then Greg & Zach change their minds on what they like daily, so...

Recipe from here

Ingredients

• 5 medium potatoes, peeled, and cubed
• 2 cups cooked cubed ham
• 1 cup fresh broccoli florets, cut very fine
• 1 (10 ounce) can cheddar cheese soup
• 1 (10 ounce) can Fiesta nacho cheese soup
• 1 (14 ounce) can chicken broth
• 2 1/2 (10 ounce) cans milk, use soup cans
• paprika
  

Directions

1. Spray slow cooker with vegetable spray, than add potatoes, broccoli, and ham.

2. In a large saucepan, combine soups, and milk.

3. Heat just enough to mix until smooth.

4. add to slow cooker , stir well.

5. Cover and cook on low for 7-9 hours.

6. When serving add a dash of paprika , if desired.