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Throw all this into your slow cooker and return later to something as comforting as anything to be found in “comfort food land.” It’s guaranteed to bring out the kid in any adult!

4 cups cooked elbow macaroni, rinsed and drained

1 (12-fluid-ounce) can evaporated fat-free milk

1 cup fat-free milk

1 teaspoon dried onion flakes

1 teaspoon dried parsley flakes

2 cups shredded reduced-fat Cheddar cheese

8 ounces reduced-fat frankfurters, diced into 1/2-inch pieces

1. In a slow-cooker container sprayed with butter-flavored cooking spray, combine macaroni, evaporated milk, milk, onion flakes and parsley flakes. Add cheddar cheese and frankfurter pieces. Mix well to combine.

2. Cover and cook on LOW for 3 to 4 hours. Mix well before serving. Makes 8 (1 cup) servings.

* Each serving equals: 246 calories, 6g fat, 18g protein, 30g carb., 525mg sodium, 1g fiber; Diabetic Exchanges: 2 Meat, 1 1/2 Starch, 1/2 Fat-Free Milk.

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