Creamy Slow-Cooker Mac & Cheese

Submitted by AmyZoe

"This was a simple way to make mac and cheese and quite good. Recipe courtesy of Amanda's Cookin'."

 

• Ready In: 2hrs 5mins
• Ingredients: 11
• Serves: 8

ingredients

• 1 lb elbow macaroni, uncooked
• 2 1⁄2 cups whole milk
• 12 ounces evaporated milk
• 12 ounces extra-sharp cheddar cheese (3 cups)
• 4 ounces American cheese (1 cup) or 4 ounces monterey jack cheese (1 cup)
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1⁄2 teaspoon black pepper
• 1⁄2 teaspoon dry mustard
• 1⁄4 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1 dash cayenne pepper
• 1⁄4 cup butter, cubed

directions

1. Spray 6 quart slow cooker with non stick spray. I don't use non stick spray, I used my butter wrapper to grease.
2. Rinse the uncooked pasta well in cold water and drain.
3. Add uncooked pasta to crockpot along with milks, cheeses, salt, pepper, mustard, garlic, and cayenne pepper.
4. Stir to combine, making sure macaroni is submerged in liquid as much as possible.
5. Dot with cubed butter.
6. Cover and cook on low heat for 1 hour. Remove lid and stir. Depending on your slow cooker, your dish could be done at this point or require up to 1 to 2 more hours.
7. If not done, continue cooking and checking periodically, every 30 minutes or so.