Introduction: Slow-Cooker Mac and Cheese
Tonight I was feeling like making the ultimate comfort food: Mac and cheese.....in the slow cooker. This was absolute heaven.
CAUTION: Clearly this is not the greatest thing to be eating if you are watching your weight...unless you can tweak it a bit to make it less...well...fatty, cheesy, and greasy, while still maintaining the incredibly high deliciousness factor ;)
You will need the following ingredients:
- Olive oil or cooking spray, such as Pam
- 1 1/2 cups of milk
- 1- 12 oz can of evaporated milk
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter (or margarine), melted and cooled to room temperature
- 3 large eggs
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 3 cups shredded Italian blend cheese -- I used the Kraft Italian blend.
- 1 pound of elbow macaroni, partially cooked (I boiled it for 5 minutes so it was just slightly tender, but not completely cooked)
- Black pepper, to your own taste
- 1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese -- I actually used a blend of grated parmesan, romano and asiago.
Note*** You will need at least a 4 quart slow cooker; anything smaller and you will need to cut the recipe by half.
CAUTION: Clearly this is not the greatest thing to be eating if you are watching your weight...unless you can tweak it a bit to make it less...well...fatty, cheesy, and greasy, while still maintaining the incredibly high deliciousness factor ;)
You will need the following ingredients:
- Olive oil or cooking spray, such as Pam
- 1 1/2 cups of milk
- 1- 12 oz can of evaporated milk
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter (or margarine), melted and cooled to room temperature
- 3 large eggs
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 3 cups shredded Italian blend cheese -- I used the Kraft Italian blend.
- 1 pound of elbow macaroni, partially cooked (I boiled it for 5 minutes so it was just slightly tender, but not completely cooked)
- Black pepper, to your own taste
- 1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese -- I actually used a blend of grated parmesan, romano and asiago.
Note*** You will need at least a 4 quart slow cooker; anything smaller and you will need to cut the recipe by half.
Step 1: Prepare the Slow-Cooker
Grease the inside of the slow-cooker with the olive oil or cooking spray.
Step 2: Mix the Sauce
Combine the milk, evaporated milk, eggs, butter (I used margarine), and salt in slow cooker. Whisk until smooth.
Step 3: Add the Macaroni and Cheese.
Pour in your elbow macaroni and the Italian blend cheese. Mix gently to combine.
Step 4: Cheese It Up!
Sprinkle the top of the mixture with the parmesan cheese. I used a mixture of parmesan, asiago and romano cheeses.
Cook on HIGH for 30 minutes, then reduce to LOW for 2 to 2 1/2 hours until the sauce is set in the center and the pasta is tender.
Optional*** Fry some bread crumbs with butter or olive oil and sprinkle on top of the finished macaroni. I didn't do this step, but I might try it next time :)
Cook on HIGH for 30 minutes, then reduce to LOW for 2 to 2 1/2 hours until the sauce is set in the center and the pasta is tender.
Optional*** Fry some bread crumbs with butter or olive oil and sprinkle on top of the finished macaroni. I didn't do this step, but I might try it next time :)
Step 5: Woooohoo, It's Done!!
Indulge.
This stuff makes amazing leftovers too.
Mmmm....Looking at this picture makes me want some right now!!
This stuff makes amazing leftovers too.
Mmmm....Looking at this picture makes me want some right now!!