Just one look at this hot and creamy classic Southern casserole and you know you want it on your table. Start cooking: It'll be ready for spooning up in less than an hour.
Spinach leaves, chopped cooked bacon and tomatoes are tossed with Italian dressing flavored with bacon drippings, then sprinkled with Parmesan for a salad classic.
I saw Paula Deen make this recipe on her Food Network program. I was looking for a really creamy macaroni and cheese recipe, and this is it! I changed it a bit by omitting the eggs (the original recipe calls for three) and boiling the macaroni for six minutes instead of seven, so it doesn't get mushy while cooking in the Crockpot. I also shortened the cooking time from three to two and a half hours. Perfection!
