Crockpotmacaroniandcheeselighter Recipes

SLOW COOKER MAC AND CHEESE

Steps:

• Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Cook elbow macaroni in the boiling water, stirring occasionally until cooked through but firm to the bite, 8 minutes. Drain and transfer pasta to slow cooker.
• Add butter to pasta and stir until melted; season with salt and pepper. Sprinkle about 1/2 the Cheddar cheese over pasta and stir.
• Whisk evaporated milk and eggs together in a bowl until smooth; stir into pasta mixture.
• Whisk milk and Cheddar cheese soup together in a bowl until smooth; stir into pasta mixture. Sprinkle remaining cheese over pasta mixture; garnish with paprika.
• Cook on Low for 3 hours.

SLOW COOKER MACARONI AND CHEESE

Steps:

• In a large 4-quart slow cooker sprayed with cooking spray, mix the macaroni, evaporated milk, milk, butter, salt, pepper, eggs and all but 1/2 cup of the grated cheese. Sprinkle the reserved cheese over the top of the mixture and then sprinkle with paprika. Cover and cook on low heat for 3 hours and 15 minutes. Turn off the slow cooker, stir the mixture and serve hot.

SLOW COOKER MACARONI AND CHEESE WITH VARIATIONS

Steps:

• Gather the ingredients.
• Following package directions, cook macaroni in boiling salted water. Drain well and transfer hot macaroni to a large bowl.
• Butter slow cooker crockery insert with about 1 tablespoon of the softened butter.
• Add 4 remaining tablespoons of butter to hot macaroni and toss to coat thoroughly.
• Add evaporated milk, milk or cream, cheese, and bell pepper and onion, if using. Add salt and pepper.
• Cover and cook on high 2 to 3 hours, stirring once or twice. Taste and add more salt, as needed.

3-CHEESE SLOW COOKER MACARONI AND CHEESE

Steps:

• 1. Spray slow cooker lightly with cooking spray.
• 2. In large bowl, combine cheeses and set aside.
• 3. In another large bowl, whisk eggs lightly. Add evaporated milk, milk, dry mustard, cayenne, nutmeg, salt, and pepper. Whisk to combine.
• 4. Add 3 cups of cheese mixture and uncooked macaroni noodles to egg mixture. Stir to combine.
• 5. Pour into slow cooker. Top with remaining cheese.
• 6. Sprinkle with paprika.
• 7. Cook on LOW for 4 hours.

SLOW-COOKER MAC AND CHEESE

Steps:

• Cook macaroni according to package directions; drain. Place in a 5-qt. slow cooker; add butter. In a large bowl, mix 3 cups cheese, evaporated milk, condensed soup, 2% milk and eggs. Pour over macaroni mixture; stir to combine. Cook, covered, on low for 3-1/2 to 4 hours or until a thermometer reads at least 160°., Sprinkle with remaining cheese. Cook, covered, on low until cheese is melted, 15-20 minutes longer. Sprinkle with paprika.

MY VERY BEST CROCK POT MACARONI AND CHEESE

Steps:

• Cook the macaroni firm; very al dente and pour into crock pot.
• Add remaining ingredients and stir well.
• Cover and cook on high 4 hours stirring every 2 hours. I usually find that 4 hours is enough time but like to leave it a bit longer as I love the baked cheese around the edges.
• Salt to taste as the cheese contains salt. I use the higher amount of onion though if you are leery, use the 1/4 cup. Actually I usually just grate 1/2 an onion.
• I have corrected an error in this recipe. I had said 4-6 hours cooking time and I have no clue why! LOL. I have always always only ever cooked this 4 hours!

ULTIMATE SLOW-COOKER MACARONI & CHEESE

Steps:

• Cook macaroni on the stove top per package directions.
• Meanwhile, dissolve the powdered milk in the fluid milk (this will be easier if the milk is warm - but it's not necessary - it's OK if a small amount of powdered milk is not completely dissolved).
• Combine the milk mixture with the cheese soup and grated cheese in the crock pot. When the macaroni is done, drain and add it to the crock pot. Stir to combine.
• Cook on low setting for 2 1/2 hours.

MAKEOVER LIGHT SLOW-COOKED MAC 'N' CHEESE CROCK POT

Steps:

• Cook macaroni according to package directions; drain and rinse in cold water. In a large bowl, combine the evaporated milk, milk, egg substitute and butter. Stir in the process cheese, 1-1/2 cups sharp cheddar cheese and macaroni.
• Transfer to a 3-qt. slow cooker coated with nonstick cooking spray. Cover and cook on low for 2-3/4 to 3 hours or until center is set, stirring once. Sprinkle with remaining sharp cheddar cheese.

CROCK POT MACARONI AND CHEESE (LIGHTER)

Steps:

• Spray crockpot with cooking spray.
• Beat eggs, fat free evaporated milk and skim milk in a large bowl.
• Add remaining ingredients, reserving 1/2 c cheese.
• Pour into crockpot and sprinkle reserved cheese on top.
• Cook on low for 5 to 6 hours, resisting the temptation to lift the lid and peek.