11/20/2023 0 Comments Crock pot mac and cheese velveetaI looked at a bunch of different recipes and kind of just ended up with this. I made this dish for our housewarming party we had last weekend. Make a large batch use one half for the week and freeze the half for another time. It goes like wildfire and I make it all the time for the kids because it’s the one kind of Mac N Cheese they will eat that doesn’t come from a box! It may not be the healthiest but it’s a win win for us if it comes from Momma and not a box. Keep it covered with a lid.**UPDATE: I have made this Crock Pot Mac N Cheese for a Crowd numerous times since throwing this original party and it’s always a hit. Keeping mac and cheese warm: You can keep the macaroni and cheese set on the warm setting of the slow cooker for up to 30 minutes after cook time is complete.Just a few good quick stirs each time so it doesn’t mash the macaroni and get overly starchy. This is once pasta is partial cooked, then when stirring in cheeses and at the end. Be careful not to over-stir: And stir gently.If you have a different brand you will likely need to cook toward greater times listed and possibly even a little more. For this recipe I use Crockpot brand slow cookers and they are known to cook high. Slow cooker brand cook time: Note that every brand and model of slow cooker will cook at a different rate.It’s a bit larger and holds up a little better and doesn’t seem to release as much starch as others. Brands of macaroni to use: I’ve made this recipe with several brands and we preferred Barilla.The flavor won’t be as good or the texture. Use freshly grated cheeses: We don’t want the additives that are included in pre-grated cheeses here.Make it spicy: Add some red pepper flakes or cayenne pepper to taste.Extra creamy sauce: If you want it even creamier then replace 1/3 cup of the water with an additional 1/3 cup heavy cream.Stronger cheese flavor: For bolder flavor use extra sharp cheddar in place of sharp cheddar, or replace Monterey Jack cheese with Gruyere, or you can even add a little finely shredded parmesan cheese (shred with a zester).Toss almost constantly until toasty and golden brown. To do this melt 3 Tbsp butter in a skillet over medium heat, add 1 1/2 cups panko breadcrumbs. Toasted breadcrumb topping: A delicious addition to this is to finish it with toasted panko breadcrumbs.Velveeta option: While it won’t taste quite as good you could substitute Velveeta for the deli American cheese if that’s what you have on hand.Cook covered 15 to 30 minutes longer until pasta is tender and cheese is melted.Working quickly remove lid and add cheddar, American cheese and Monterey Jack cheese.Cover and cook on low heat until macaroni is about 2/3 of the way tender, about 1 to 1 1/2 hours.Stir then level and submerge pasta in liquid as best you can. Add macaroni pasta, butter, water, evaporated milk, heavy cream, onion powder, garlic powder and season with salt to taste.Spray a 5 to 6-quart slow cooker with non-stick cooking spray.It’s jam packed flavorful goodness in every bite and undoubtedly worthy of the holidays, but yet simple enough for a weeknight side dish! Watch the Video!Ĭrockpot Macaroni and Cheese Recipe Ingredients This is a family favorite! It has a well balanced flavor that isn’t too harsh so people of all ages love it, and the cook will love the ease of preparation. The starches of cooking everything together in one pot (or slow cooker insert technically) also helps create a smooth sauce. Sharp cheddar builds up the best traditional macaroni and cheese flavor, while each American cheese and Monterey Jack cheese create a velvety sauce. Then also waiting until closer to the end to add the cheese so that doesn’t overheat and separate.Īnd another important key is to use a combination of cheeses for great flavor and texture. My tricks to a good crockpot mac and cheese are to use a combination of cream, water, and evaporated milk – instead of regular milk so it doesn’t curdle. This is hands the absolute easiest way to make macaroni and cheese! And believe it or not and it’s unbelievably creamy, no broken curdled sauce, and the taste is simply perfect. Crockpot Mac and Cheese – It’s made with hearty macaroni and over a pound of three cheeses! It’s rich and satisfying and one of the ultimate comfort food side dishes.
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