Thursday, December 29, 2011

End of the Rainbow

Crock-Pot Mac n' Cheese
I've got a real treasure for you today, think of this as a New Year's gift from me to you. There's not much to discuss about this recipe, because it's darn close to perfection in a bowl. Mac n' Cheese cooked in the Crock-Pot. Need I say more? It's easy, amazingly delicious and pennies per serving.

When all of us are tired after a slew of holiday baking, what can be better than throwing some ingredients in a Crock-Pot with minimal effort and hours later eating something delicious? I made this for a large group and must have "taste tested" it a dozen times - it was that good. Add diced ham or broccoli and make this a meal!

I feel like a leprechaun at the end of a rainbow who found his little pot of gold. Cheesy metaphor...I know (no pun intended). Enjoy!


Crock-Pot Mac n' Cheese
Cast of Characters: Elbow macaroni, milk, evaporated milk, butter/margarine, eggs, cheddar cheese soup, shredded cheese.

Cook pasta as directed on box.

Mix together remaining ingredients.

Combine cooked pasta and cheese mixture. Set on HIGH.
Make this tonight! You won't be disappointed.

Source Recipe: Lynn's Kitchen Crock-Pot Mac n' Cheese


I've added this recipe to my stockpile of favorites. I'm super excited about the great taste, high quantity and low cost because I cook for large groups of people a lot (church, parties, potlucks, etc). I think it would be fun to have a "Mac n' Cheese" bar with lots of fixins': steamed veggies, bacon, parmesan bread crumbs, ground hamburger, whatever! Or serve it in plastic shot glasses at a party for a Mac n' Cheese Shooters appetizer. What are your slow-cooker favorites? For the purists, I did make homemade Macaroni and Cheese here: *Girl From Scratch Homemade Mac n' Cheese. Happy New Year!

7 comments:

  1. I was just thinking about going back on weight watchers but maybe after I make this.

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  2. Looks good! Never put cheddar cheese soup in my mac & cheese. How does that taste?

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  3. @Chauntel-It's amazing! Make this!!!!

    @Martin-Yes not the most figure-friendly recipe...but WORTH it!

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  4. I'm confused...where is your actual recipe? I see your steps but I want your measurements and the time to cook in the crockpot. Lynne's Kitchen calls for 2 eggs but there are 3 in your photo. Can you add a printable recipe to your posts?

    Diane

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  5. Hi Diane, Sorry for any confusion! I followed Lynn's recipe that was linked at the bottom, I must have accidentally slipped an extra egg in my ingredient photo...good eyes! In the past,I haven't just copied the recipes onto my blog because I wanted to give credit to the source of the recipe. I will try to be more clear on how to attain and follow the recipe/links on future posts. Thanks for reading!

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  6. LOVE THIS!!! Who knew mac in cheese worked in the crockpot - thanks for posting!

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  7. Thanks for the clarification! Not one of my smarter moments!!

    Diane

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