I have not had good experience with slow cooker mac & cheese in the past, and I debated cheating and making a regular batch of mac & cheese and bringing it in a slow cooker to keep warm. The first time I made this was back in late December, when some friends threw a house party and asked me to bring slow cooker mac & cheese. But later in the day, when everyone is cold and sleepy and huddled on the couch to catch the last of the Olympics, a batch of mac & cheese will be in the slow cooker. My ambitious plan is to make doughnuts and bellinis – or perhaps fizzy wine smoothies – and plenty of coffee. (This cold is such a cliché.) We’re anticipating a high of -19 tomorrow, not that we’ll likely leave the house anyway after getting up at 5 to watch the gold medal hockey game. As I write this I’m wrapped in a blanket with a stiff neck (my mom keeps telling me to wrap a wool sock around it, like my grandad did, and I just might) and a mug of warm lemonade (yes!), sneezing approximately every 3 minutes, my face fixed with that expression you get when you’re just about to sneeze. Defrost, then heat to piping hot in a saucepan on the stove top.We’re taking turns catching colds around here. While macaroni is the ideal pasta shape for this meal, you could easily substitute this out for penne, bowties, or spirals.ĭoes this freeze well? This is the perfect dish to freeze! Place in an airtight container and store in the freezer for up to 6 months. Common questions about Mac and Cheese:Ĭan I use other types of pasta? Absolutely. If you love slow cooker recipes check out my recipes for Lamb Shanks, Chicken Curry and Chicken Soup. This recipe would be great to take along to a potluck dinner, just under cook it slightly at the end as the macaroni will keep cooking through as you transport it. If you decide to do this make sure your slow cooker bowl is safe to put in the oven under the grill. I wanted to add a crispy topping so put it under the grill at the end with some more cheese and breadcrumbs until it was golden. You could also add some diced ham, cooked bacon or chopped sausage to up the protein in the meal. Keep an eye on it and keep stirring at the end because the timing will vary from one slow cooker or crock pot to the next.
If it sits too long the pasta will absorb more of the sauce and go quite soft.
The timing at the end of cooking is crucial to serve it while the pasta is still al dente with a creamy sauce. Make sure you stir the mixture every 20-30 mins to stop it sticking to the bottom of the slow cooker. I used 1 cup of grated mozzarella and 1 cup of colby cheese but you could use whatever cheese is your favourite or what you have on hand.
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