What’s Cooking in Gail’s Kitchen? The Color of Food: Crockpot Mac ‘n Cheese! I find this is seriously the best way to make macaroni and cheese for a crowd without all the fuss. It is so kid-friendly, in fact, you may discover you have an extra pair of helping hands without even asking. When using a slow cooker, the pasta softens as the sauce thickens into a hot, creamy, extra-cheesy youthful delight. Top it off with crushed potato chips for a heart-warming side dish.
CROCKPOT MAC ‘N CHEESE
Ingredients:
1 pound cellentani pasta, also known as cavatappi, uncooked
4 tablespoons butter, cut into tablespoon pieces
4 ounces cream cheese, cut into cubes
3/4 cup mayonnaise
1 teaspoon kosher salt
1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
3 cups milk
1/2 cup heavy cream
2 cups sharp cheddar cheese, shredded
1/2 cup pepper jack cheese, shredded
1 cup potato chips, crushed
Instructions:
Spray the crockpot with nonstick oil. Pour the uncooked pasta into the bottom of the slow cooker. Layer the butter and cream cheese chunks over the pasta. In a large bowl, combine mayonnaise, kosher salt, cayenne pepper, black pepper, milk, and cream. Mix well. Pour over pasta. Stir to blend. Spread pasta into an even layer, being sure to coat everything in sauce. Cover and cook on LOW for 1-2 hours, stirring every 30 minutes. Be sure to spread macaroni into one layer after stirring to keep pasta coated with sauce. When pasta is done, sprinkle shredded cheddar and pepper jack over all. Stir to combine. Replace cover and cook 10 minutes until cheese is creamy and melted. Sprinkle with crushed potato chips before serving.
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Mac and cheese in any form is good.
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Right? I always have to rein myself in, otherwise I’d lose control with all that cheese. 🍃🧀
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Thanks for mentioning to spray the crockpot because many recipes don’t and I never know if I should or not, even in a “nonstick” crockpot.
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I always do, just to make cleanup easier. 😜
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Yes indeed. But sometimes I’m afraid that it might affect the recipe itself.
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Awesome, have to try this out!
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It makes a lot!!! 🍃🧀
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Good to know!!
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I never thought about making mac and cheese in a crockpot. I will have to try this.
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It’s fun to try new things, in my opinion. 😍🌿🧀
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Yes indeed. But sometimes I’m afraid that it might affect the recipe itself.
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I gotta tell you, this isn’t your ordinary macaroni and cheese. 😜🍃🧀
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I must admit I do not use my crockpot as much as I used to, but this sounds like a really good recipe.
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I actually used it out of necessity. My oven was baking other foods at the time. 😜
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This sounds so good❤
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Grab a fork. 😋🍃
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You’re making me hungry!!
I’ve never made mac&cheese from scratch. I might try this when I start eating again (I’m currently on a crash diet to get my BMI low enough to qualify for knee surgery).
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No fun. However, the results are worth it. 🪴
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Oh man!! That looks awsome!! Bet it smells heavenly!
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Thank you. Cheese has that effect on me, too. 🍃🧀
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❤
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A lot of dairy there, looks yum!
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Comfort food…for me. 😜🍃🧀
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Bon appetite!
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Get out of my dreams and into my belly!
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It’s no dream. This is the real deal. 🍃🧀😍
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I will try this
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Yay! It’s definitely an easier way to make it for a crowd. 🍃🧀
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