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Ingredients
- 2 cups Elbows, Whole Wheat
- 1 3/4 cups Chicken Broth/Stock
- 1/4 cups Milk
- 2 cups Cheddar Cheese, Shredded
- 1/8 teaspoons Salt
- 1/8 teaspoons Black Pepper
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Nutritional Information
- 1 serving = about 1 cup
- 554 Calories
- 22g Total Fat
- 11g Sat Fat
- 1g Trans Fat
- 59mg Cholesterol
- 808mg Sodium
- 68g Total Carb
- 8g Fiber
- 4g Total Sugars (Includes 0g Added Sugars)
- 26g Protein
- 18 WW Freestyle
Make It Now Cooking Directions
These directions are for cooking this recipe to serve immediately and NOT to freeze for later.
- Place pasta and chicken broth in the rice cooker.
- Cook 15-20 minutes until pasta is tender and all liquid is absorbed. Stir just once during the cooking time.
- Turn off rice cooker and add milk and shredded cheese.
- Stir until cheese is melted and creamy sauce forms.
- Add more milk as needed. Season with salt and pepper.
Freeze For Later Cooking Directions
These directions help you cook or prepare this meal PRIOR to being frozen for serving later (see Serving Day Directions when you are ready to prepare it to eat).
Why would I want to freeze this?
- Place pasta and chicken broth in the rice cooker.
- Cook 15-20 minutes until pasta is tender and all liquid is absorbed. Stir just once during the cooking time.
- Turn off rice cooker and add milk and shredded cheese.
- Stir until cheese is melted and creamy sauce forms.
- Add more milk as needed. Season with salt and pepper.
- Divide among the indicated number of quart freezer bags. Label and freeze.
Make From Frozen Serving Day Directions
These directions help you cook or reheat this meal AFTER it's been frozen for when you are ready to eat it.
- Thaw: In fridge
- Reheat in microwave for 1-2 minutes until heated through.