Crockpot mac and cheese......so easy 1,2,3
Ingredients:
8 ounces elbow macaroni or spirals (as shown), cooked and drained...you can use dry pasta but will have to add enough milk to cover pasta so you can't see it in the crockpot. Either way this works, have tried both and they both come out great!
1 (12 ounces) can evaporated milk or half and half
1-1/2 cups milk
2 eggs
2 cups shredded Cheddar cheese, divided
1/2 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
1 (12 ounces) can evaporated milk or half and half
1-1/2 cups milk
2 eggs
2 cups shredded Cheddar cheese, divided
1/2 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
1 can cheddar cheese soup
4 tablespoons of cream cheese
4 tablespoons of butter
4 tablespoons grated parmesan cheese
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
1/2 tsp garlic powder
1/4 tsp cayenne pepper
1/4 tsp parsley
*1/2 cup Italian flavored bread crumbs mix in 2 tablespoons melted butter for topping
Preparation:Place the cooked macaroni in a slow cooker that has been coated with nonstick vegetable spray. Add the evaporated milk, soup, eggs, add cheeses. Mix well. Sprinkle 1/4 cup bread crumb topping, then cover and cook on the Low setting for 5 to 6 hours, or until the mixture is firm and golden around the edges. Do not remove the cover or stir until before macaroni has finished cooking.
What an interesting way to make Mac & Cheese. I was just thinking that I should use my crockpot more often; I'll have to try this recipe!
ReplyDeleteI've made a similar recipe, but didn't cook the macaroni before adding it to the crockpot. It makes it so easy!
ReplyDeleteThis is really a unique way to make mac and cheese! I am going to have to give it a try!
ReplyDeleteAnd, the best part is your oven is open for other things! Great idea!!! Thanks Claudia :-) Kate @kateiscooking
ReplyDeleteI love mac n cheese - I had no idea it could be done in a crockpot, you clever girl!
ReplyDeleteI love your time saving way of cooking this. The recipe is going on my list to try. I am so bad when it comes to making M&C from scratch :)
ReplyDeleteThis is an amazing idea! Perfect for winter after freezing in the cruddy office all day to come home to delicious homemade ready mac-n-cheese. I love your picture too.
ReplyDeleteI told my sister-in-law I would make mac and cheese for my nephew's first birthday. This looks like a real people pleaser! Thanks for the recipe. :)
ReplyDeletewell, I have never done this one - what a great idea... easy way esp with not precooking the pasta
ReplyDeletegorgeous picture,claudia,and such a interesting your mac and cheese,love it
ReplyDeletedelicious never added cream cheese
ReplyDeleteYUM! Mac n Cheese is my favorite! All time favorite. Will have to try the crockpot version sometime!!
ReplyDeleteErin
So delicious - am imagining coming home to this and then I realize - I don't have to imagine - I could just do it! Perfect fall fare.
ReplyDeleteyum! mac & cheese in an even easier way. looks delicious!
ReplyDeleteThat looks absolutely heavenly! The crust sounds amazing, will definitely be making this soon!!
ReplyDeleteEverytime I see a crock pot recipe...I have a terrible itch...can't wait to have this appliance on my counter. The one I bought went straight back to the store.
ReplyDeleteLove this recipe...it's B.marked for sure. Thanks for the tip on the pasta...makes sense.
Ciao for now,
Claudia
Thank you Claudia, for a fantastic idea! I cook mac n cheese all the time and I use a slow cooker all the time, but I never did mac n cheese IN the slowcooker! DUH!!! My family thanks you, in advance - I am so going to do this! No turning on the oven - YAY!!!
ReplyDeleteI made this for my family and they absolutely loved it! I shared it with my facebook friends and everyone agrees this recipe rocks! thanks for sharing :)
ReplyDeleteGreat Recepie...congratulations, I will tested!!!
ReplyDelete:-)
João Silva