I know that some of your are probably totally disgusted right now. Sorry. :)
Anyway, the kids wanted chicken nuggets for dinner and I decided that I would attempt to make a homemade version of mac and cheese. I started looking all over the internet and was scared of some of the reviews that I read- lots of people had problems with the cheese curdling.
Sounds appetizing, right?!
I probably read over 20 different recipes and settled on this one that I found at Repeat Crafter Me because she seemed to know what she was talking about and her picture looked yummy. :)
I followed her directions and 2 hours later, this dish was done.
And about 30 seconds after that, it was completely devoured by my family.
It was quick, easy, and incredibly delicious.
I don't know if my family will ever let me make mac and cheese from that blue box ever again!
Slow Cooker Creamy Macaroni and Cheese
Ingredients:
2 cups uncooked elbow macaroni
4 tablespoons butter2 1/2 cups grated sharp cheddar cheese
1/2 cup sour cream
1 (10.75 oz) can condensed cheddar cheese soup
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 cup milk (I used 1%)
1/2 teaspoon dry mustard
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
Directions:
Boil the macaroni in water for six minutes and drain. In a medium saucepan, mix butter and cheese. Heat over medium high heat and stir until the cheese melts. Spray your slow cooker with non-stick cooking spray. Combine cheese mixture, sour cream, soup, salt, milk, mustard and pepper in your slow cooker. Add the drained macaroni and stir again. Cook on low for 2 to 2 1/2 hours, stirring occasionally (I cooked mine for about 2 hours and stirred it twice and it was perfect).
Recipe source: Repeat Crafter Me
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I'm definitely trying that tonight for sure! Yum!
ReplyDeleteI totally agree, macaroni and cheese is definitely one of my all time favorites...I'll even admit that I love blue box mac n' cheese...I mean if you don't, I'm pretty sure your anti-america :P. You'll have to check out my Cheesesteak Mac n' Cheese, it turned out quite fantastic. Thanks for sharing, I will definitely have to try yours!
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This is the most delicious thing I've seen in a long time. Yum!
ReplyDeleteI actually got this recipe watching Paula Deen a few years back. It is the most requested food I've ever made! Love it!
ReplyDeleteCan't wait to try it!
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Going to have to try that. Looks so cheesy and yummy!
ReplyDeleteThat looks delicious!
ReplyDeleteMmm I secretly love mac and cheese too Camille! Love this slow cooker version.
ReplyDeleteI need to try this!!!
ReplyDeleteThat looks soooo good... I love creamy mac n cheese!!
ReplyDeleteI can't wait to try this. I love your blog. I'm often clicking on pins that lead me to you. You're awesome x 6 =) Thanks a bunch, this is going on next weeks menu for sure!
ReplyDeleteI can't wait to try this. I love your blog. I'm often clicking on pins that lead me to you. You're awesome x 6 =) Thanks a bunch, this is going on next weeks menu for sure!
ReplyDeleteI am curious to know why you would need to put it in a crock pot and take 2 hours to cook it when you have already messed up a pan to cook the pasta?? Why not go ahead and cook it in the same pan?? It would be finished in less than 20 minutes and not have to wash the crock pot. Maybe I am missing something.
ReplyDeleteI was wondering that too... the whole allure of the crock pot to me is that I can add the ingredients and forget it, then only have one thing to clean afterward.
DeleteI really wish that slow cooker recipes stated what size slow cooker they're using - and any adjustments needed for bigger / smaller - some things just don't cook as well in a 5 qt as in a 7 qt and vise versa.
ReplyDeleteI just used a 6 quart slow cooker. I think that is a great suggestion! I will list the slow cooker size in the future!!
DeleteThanks for the recipe, this turned out great! I'll have to cut down on the calories next time but it was a winner for sure and I love how I was able to prep it while my kids were napping along with some oven baked BBQ ribs and that allowed me to spend time with the kids during the hour I'm normally slaving in the kitchen!
ReplyDeleteMade this for dinner last night and it was excellent. I've tried a few crockpot Mac N Cheese recipes, which never turned out good, but this one was perfect! Thank you...☺
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ReplyDeleteThis is the Paula Deen Creamy Mac & Cheese recipe from the Food Network website.
ReplyDeleteWe got it from Repeat Crafter Me. We gave them credit above on the recipe.
DeleteHave you added broccoli or anything to this mac and cheese? I was wondering if I would just add it in a the beginning or wait?
ReplyDeleteYou could cook your broccoli and then add it in during the last 20-30 minutes of slow cooker time. Then it shouldn't be too mushy.
DeleteIf I doubled this would it still fit in a 5 or 6 QT Crockpot?
ReplyDeleteIt should be fine. Watch it closely and stir every now and then.
DeleteGot it in the crock pot now, but with cream of broccoli soup instead. My lick of the spoon says it will taste Yummo, but will have to wait to see what the kids think.
ReplyDeleteMaybe I am missing this somewhere on the page but how many does recipe feed? Four? Six?
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DeleteI am also wondering how many it feeds. I am making it for a party, so I think I need to double it. Not sure if it will still fit in my crock pot. What size slow cooker did you use and does the recipe fill it up? Thanks!
ReplyDeleteClick on the "magic" button under the picture and it will give you all the details on the recipe including nutrition info. We used a 6 quart crock pot.
DeleteIs there anything that can be substituted for the condensed cheddar cheese soup? We're trying not to eat processed food- Thanks!
ReplyDeleteWe have only made it according to the recipe. Sorry, not much help. -The Six Sisters
DeleteMade this a couple times now and it's my favorite recipe! Question though, I'll be running short on time to make this tomorrow, can I cook the noodles, shred the cheese, etc. tonight and then throw it all in the crockpot tomorrow after work? THanks!
ReplyDeleteSure!! I think that it should work just fine!
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