Creamy Crock Pot Macaroni and Cheese

*Parsley*'s Note:

An easy, creamy mac and cheese recipe for the crock pot. No need to precook the noodles. Edited to add: I make this at least once a month without any burning or sticky mess. I know all Crock pots are different, because I have one that is "hotter" than the other. Perhaps a "hotter" crock pot is not suitable for this recipe.

• Total Time: 3 hrs 10 mins
• Prep Time: 10 mins
• Cook Time: 3 hrs

Ingredients:

Servings: 8

• 4 3/4 cups milk (plus extra near end of cooking to achieve desired moistness)
• 1/2 cup light cream or 1/2 cup half-and-half
• 1/3 cup flour
• 3 tablespoons butter, softened
• 3 ounces cream cheese, cubed
• 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
• 1 teaspoon mustard
• 2 tablespoons minced onions
• 3 -3 1/2 cups monterey jack and cheddar cheese blend (or just cheddar)
• 1 -2 teaspoon salt (to taste)
• 3/4 teaspoon white pepper
• 1/2 teaspoon paprika
• 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
• 4 cups uncooked elbow macaroni noodles

Directions:

1. Spray your crock pot (5 quart size or larger)with nonstick cooking spray.
2. Pour milk and cream into crock pot. Stir in flour to dissolve.
3. Add all remaining ingredients to crock pot and stir well.
4. Cover and cook on low for 2 1/2 - 3 hours, or on high for 1 1/2 hours; giving a stir about halfway through cook time, then again during last 10-15 minutes.
5. Stir again before serving. Add additional milk, if desired, to desired moistness.

Reviews

[smiles4u]

I made this Sunday. It was easy and tasted pretty good. Next time I will use the cheddar instead of the Jack/Cheddar blend for more cheesy flavor. Thank you for posting.

[sheepdoc]

Tasted good but the need for stirring cancels out the advantage of using a crock pot. Needed 4 hours on low to absorb all the liquid and stirred every hour. I could see how it could clump up. Used evaporated milk and 2 t of melted butter instead of cream. Used dry mustard. Used cayenne instead of paprika.

[busy veg chef]

Cooked on low for less time with more stirring and the noodles were a huge blob of sticky mess. Will never make again- huge waste of time and money. Would never recommend this- even tried to save it by taking noodles out- they were mushed into sauce didn't work. Nice idea- but did not work for me on any account.