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February 8, 2018

The best mac and cheese, chicken cauliflower casserole, slow cooker potatoes

By Melanie Behrens

We are still in the comfort food season. Try these hearty dishes.
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The best mac and cheese
2 C uncooked macaroni noodles
1 tsp. onion powder
1/2 tsp. dry mustard powder
1 can cream of chicken soup
1/2 C sour cream, regular or light
1/2 C mayonnaise
1/2 tsp. pepper
3 C cheddar cheese
1 C gruyere cheese (or y...

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