tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6514047866200295403.post8955057897325511575..comments2023-09-22T05:01:19.816-04:00Comments on 101 Cooking For Two - Everyday Recipes for Two: Uncooked Macaroni Crock Pot Mac and CheeseAnonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08087856024096096284noreply@blogger.comBlogger62125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6514047866200295403.post-46325795373393908122013-10-07T06:59:46.607-04:002013-10-07T06:59:46.607-04:00Great. It is a recipe tor the "lazy" in ...Great. It is a recipe tor the "lazy" in all of us...Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08087856024096096284noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6514047866200295403.post-41978240765421361552013-10-06T20:35:19.656-04:002013-10-06T20:35:19.656-04:00I tried this recipe for several reasons. Like a lo...I tried this recipe for several reasons. Like a lot of other people, I feel like I don't have a lot of time to cook (and since I dont particulary enjoy it, I don't make the time for it). Well what I LOVED about this recipe was that it called for very simple ingredients that I always have on hand. And, I loved that I didn't have to cook the noodles first.<br />I used Barilla White Fiber shells. I definitely had a lot of liquid left over, but I also added some diced red onion so perhaps that was why (that was my only modification). But I just drained some and it turned out great. I will most definitely make this again, I will just try a different pasta. It had great flavor, great texture, and was SO easy!! Thanks for sharing. btmaxwellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17967156423284274553noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6514047866200295403.post-25411838985117285552013-10-06T18:26:52.970-04:002013-10-06T18:26:52.970-04:00Totally agree. The primary reason I am trying this...Totally agree. The primary reason I am trying this right now (its cooking as I type) is the fact that it sounds SO easy. Love love love that I don't have to cook the pasta separately. btmaxwellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17967156423284274553noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6514047866200295403.post-6340827396415090922013-09-21T20:52:07.269-04:002013-09-21T20:52:07.269-04:00Thanks for the note and the brand you use. Others ...Thanks for the note and the brand you use. Others will take note and try it...Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08087856024096096284noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6514047866200295403.post-67668997146845769002013-09-21T16:14:37.531-04:002013-09-21T16:14:37.531-04:00I've made this several times. Somehow I'v...I've made this several times. Somehow I've never noticed the note to drain any leftover liquid, so I've never done that and not planning on doing it on tonights since it's always been good.<br /><br />Also, I've only used whole wheat noodles (as I would in any recipe) and never had any trouble. We usually buy Whole Foods brand but today I have Nature's Promise brand. Unknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09411943199727934107noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6514047866200295403.post-27472861664333390172013-09-11T20:10:12.417-04:002013-09-11T20:10:12.417-04:00Thanks for the noteThanks for the noteAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08087856024096096284noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6514047866200295403.post-63705198990546169962013-09-11T17:41:07.691-04:002013-09-11T17:41:07.691-04:00Made this tonight - used mini shells which were do...Made this tonight - used mini shells which were done at the 1 hour check time! (bonus!!) I had upped the garlic powder a bit, just because that is how I roll! Fantastic recipe - thanks so much for sharing!Nataliehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17322192703722085021noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6514047866200295403.post-84136217027801504542013-09-09T21:32:28.657-04:002013-09-09T21:32:28.657-04:00Thanks for the report. I'm glad it worked trip...Thanks for the report. I'm glad it worked tripled as long as the end points are watched. Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08087856024096096284noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6514047866200295403.post-7277752096534927682013-09-09T21:12:33.855-04:002013-09-09T21:12:33.855-04:00Made is Mac and cheese tonight, and it was excelle...Made is Mac and cheese tonight, and it was excellent. I tripled the recipe and made sure to check it often and it was the best, thanks for a great recipe that I will use over and over again.Shirley Grayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10072586559196182229noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6514047866200295403.post-12118765679608773512013-08-26T21:06:11.511-04:002013-08-26T21:06:11.511-04:00Thanks for the report. Others reports with whole w...Thanks for the report. Others reports with whole wheat were not good. It is the end point of the pasta cooking and the liquid that is important for success for my point of view. I would try the whole wheat thing but my wife now refuses to eat whole wheat pasta. I have done it to her to many times I think.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08087856024096096284noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6514047866200295403.post-26580632353745055592013-08-26T20:11:12.351-04:002013-08-26T20:11:12.351-04:00I'm back. Despite using some whole wheat pasta...I'm back. Despite using some whole wheat pasta, I still ended up with an edible dinner. I drained a lot of leftover liquid at about 90 minutes (doubled the recipe, which I didn't mention above, and had about 2 cups liquid that didn't absorb). I added the cheese in and then about a half cup of the liquid (which I had reserved) back in. I know this would have worked even better for me without the whole wheat pasta. The flavor was great. Here's hoping for perfection next time.Michellehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10761209501562791421noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6514047866200295403.post-24021996157241749722013-08-26T19:27:11.179-04:002013-08-26T19:27:11.179-04:00I think enough people do substitute that a specifi...I think enough people do substitute that a specific warning in the recipe is a good idea... I'm going to suggest only standard pasta, no whole wheat and not gluten free. At least the other recipe did ok for you.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08087856024096096284noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6514047866200295403.post-82192854929491167552013-08-26T18:21:28.208-04:002013-08-26T18:21:28.208-04:00So, I only read a couple reviews before starting t...So, I only read a couple reviews before starting this recipe and I didn't get down to the whole wheat pasta comments until after it was already in the crock pot. I put in about half whole wheat half "regular" pasta. I checked the noodles about an hour in and there is a big texture difference between the two. Perhaps a note in the recipe about avoiding whole wheat pasta with this cooking method is warranted. I hope the dish is still edible in another hour.<br /><br />Also, I have made the other crock pot mac and cheese recipe from this site using whole wheat pasta and it worked fine.Michellehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10761209501562791421noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6514047866200295403.post-50946143103507417192013-08-18T16:43:38.095-04:002013-08-18T16:43:38.095-04:00Well if "the snob" liked it, I'll ta...Well if "the snob" liked it, I'll take that as good. I'm glad people are reading the instructions and comments. It is so important to get the end point of the macaroni correct or it will be a total failure.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08087856024096096284noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6514047866200295403.post-7598257352298433382013-08-17T12:20:00.047-04:002013-08-17T12:20:00.047-04:00I made this last week and it was definitely a winn...I made this last week and it was definitely a winner. I'm glad that I read through the comments, because I went ahead and checked it several times to see if it was done. I don't normally do this because I live at altitude and I'm accustomed to it taking longer to cook pasta on the stove. I'm so glad I did! It ended up being done about thirty minutes before I thought it would be. My boyfriend, the self proclaimed "mac & cheese snob", loved it so it's definitely going in my rotation of recipes.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09703754408753889068noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6514047866200295403.post-76080543147371150922013-08-07T20:10:23.785-04:002013-08-07T20:10:23.785-04:00Well at least you enjoyed it... You are correct th...Well at least you enjoyed it... You are correct the timing on this is not a weeknight for a working person recipe. Some attention is needed. I don't believe you can get a good crock pot mac and cheese without the attention. I really tried... Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08087856024096096284noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6514047866200295403.post-87718491013989298432013-08-07T20:00:43.839-04:002013-08-07T20:00:43.839-04:00Thanks for the recipe! I tried it tonight. I enjoy...Thanks for the recipe! I tried it tonight. I enjoyed it, but the kids didn't so much.<br /><br />The only thing is this would have to be a weekend/day off kind of recipe since it does require stirring and checking and only cooks for a short amount of time. (I work during the day, starting tomorrow, and kids go back to school on Monday).<br /><br />Here's my blog post:<br /><br />http://justaddlaughter.blogspot.com/2013/08/crock-pot-macaroni-and-cheese.htmlAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17611122531767719705noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6514047866200295403.post-41326417196262453382013-07-25T20:56:10.626-04:002013-07-25T20:56:10.626-04:00It does make you wonder a bit about recipes that c...It does make you wonder a bit about recipes that call for precooked pasta and then cooks it another 2-4 hours... Glad it eventually worked for you. It is that old "your crock pot may vary" but once you work out your method you will be golden.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08087856024096096284noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6514047866200295403.post-68064672291018557652013-07-24T17:43:39.328-04:002013-07-24T17:43:39.328-04:00Recipe worked well, but the macaroni cooked much q...Recipe worked well, but the macaroni cooked much quicker than I thought it would and so it was somewhat mushy by the time it was finished. I also added about 1/2 cup finely chopped onions. I drained off the extra liquid, added a bit of flour, warmed it briefly in a small skillet until it thickened, and then and put it back with the pasta. Will try again and not cook it quite so long. Wonderful on a hot day like today not having to fire up the oven!Leilani Schuck Weatheringtonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04517660684870960794noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6514047866200295403.post-81219030142421022702013-07-23T12:26:00.261-04:002013-07-23T12:26:00.261-04:00I have never tried it but it should reheat like an...I have never tried it but it should reheat like any other mac and cheese. Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08087856024096096284noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6514047866200295403.post-75259793784344709142013-07-23T10:12:24.316-04:002013-07-23T10:12:24.316-04:00Hi, have you ever made this the day before and the...Hi, have you ever made this the day before and then reheated?Laura Dhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13800313006056434354noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6514047866200295403.post-62600786882561711642013-07-14T09:07:17.782-04:002013-07-14T09:07:17.782-04:00Thanks for the comment...Thanks for the comment...Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08087856024096096284noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6514047866200295403.post-51399797689654452662013-07-13T17:17:09.609-04:002013-07-13T17:17:09.609-04:00I just finished making this and it's amazing! ...I just finished making this and it's amazing! Thanks for such a delicious recipe!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14600318164329498120noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6514047866200295403.post-25192952155241538782013-07-10T17:54:19.415-04:002013-07-10T17:54:19.415-04:00Made this tonight. It was a huge hit! I doubled th...Made this tonight. It was a huge hit! I doubled the recipe so we would have plenty of leftovers for lunch. It was a lot like Stouffer's Mac n Cheese (which is one of my guilty pleasures)! Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14785058841856338150noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6514047866200295403.post-82060918337273000392013-07-09T21:31:21.656-04:002013-07-09T21:31:21.656-04:00I'm so busted... You should not read any more ...I'm so busted... You should not read any more recipes because there will be at least a could of ops in each. I'm a very poor proof reader. But really, thanks for the corrections.<br /><br />On the the recipe, be sure to watch the fluid and post how it turns out.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08087856024096096284noreply@blogger.com