Have you ever made mac and cheese in the crockpot before? If not, this is the perfect recipe to get you started. If you're a seasoned crockpot mac and cheese vet, then this recipe might just manage to surprise you! This is a dinner that the whole family, especially kids, will love.
You won't need too many ingredients to make this recipe. Of course, you'll need some cooked macaroni. Pick whatever noodles you like; we recommend either elbow or rotini. Butter, evaporated milk, Cheddar cheese, salt, and pepper are the other ingredients you'll need to have on hand.
If you want to add additional texture and flavor to this dish, you can add sliced mushrooms. Bacon bits and shredded chicken are other great options, as well. We recommend sticking to just one cheese for this particular recipe, to keep things simple.
Preparation couldn't be easier. All you need to do is toss the macaroni with butter, stir in additional ingredients, and place everything in the crockpot. Set it to high and cook! In two to three hours' time, you'll have a delicious dinner ready for your family.
Creamy Macaroni and Cheese
Ingredients:
6 cups macaroni, cooked
2 tablespoons butter
4 cups evaporated milk
24 ounces Cheddar cheese, shredded
2 teaspoons salt
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
Sliced mushrooms (optional)
Directions:
1. Toss macaroni with butter in large bowl.
2. Stir in evaporated milk, cheese, salt, and pepper. Add mushrooms if using. Place mixture in crockpot.
3. Cover; cook on HIGH 2 to 3 hours.