Friday 11/5/2010 Slow Cooker 3-Cheese Mac and Cheese

Slow Cooker 3-Cheese Mac and Cheese
Prep time: 15 minutes Cook time on LOW: 2 1/2 hours 1 cup shredded Italian cheese 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese 2 large eggs 1 1/2 cups evaporated milk 1 1/2 cups milk 1 teaspoon coarse salt 3/4 teaspoon dry mustard 1/4 teaspoon ground red pepper 1/2 teaspoon black pepper 10 ounces small pasta shells, uncooked 1/2 teaspoon nutmeg 1/4 cup Parmesan cheese, shredded per serving: 486 calories; 27 grams protein; 27 grams total fat; 1 gram fiber; 16 grams saturated fat; 133 grams carbohydrates; 34 mgs cholesterol; 548 mgs sodium; 12 weight watcher points		[1] Combine Italian and cheddar cheeses in a bowl, set aside. Whisk together the eggs, evaporated milk, milk, salt, mustard and peppers in a large bowl. [2] Stir in the pasta and the cheese mixture. Pour the mixture into a lightly greased slow cooker and sprinkle with nutmeg. [3] Cover and cook on low for 2 1/2 hours. Serve sprinkled with Parmesan cheese and serve.

Apple, Grape and Butter Lettuce
Prep time: 10 minutes 2 Fuji apples , cored and thinly sliced 1 head Boston (butter) lettuce, torn 2 cups green grapes, halved 1/4 cup prepared ranch dressing per serving: 211 calories; 12 grams protein; 13 grams total fat; 3 grams fiber; 0 grams saturated fat; 26 grams carbohydrates; 5 mgs cholesterol; 126 mgs sodium; 5 weight watcher points		[1] In a salad bowl, mix together the apples, lettuce and grapes. Toss with enough dressing to coat. Serve on individual salad plates.