One last thing - I am not usually a fan of using slow cooker liners (it's really not that hard to clean my crockpot), but I did use them this time because I was concerned about it sticking too much to the pot. Coat a 3- to 4 1/2-quart slow cooker with nonstick cooking spray.

I paired it with a cup of tomato soup and it was delicious! My 10-year old was practically licking the inside of the crockpot!). Serve this as a side dish or as a meal all by itself (although the next time I make it as a meal, I think I might double the recipe. Then again, maybe I can just wait for her to outgrow her picky-eater phase. Confession: It’s hard for me to remember to stop at 2 pm in the afternoon and boil macaroni noodles. Sprinkle remaining cup of cheese over top a few minutes before serving. Check your dish every half hour if it is not done and remember to stir when checking your dish. Add all ingredients, saving 1 cup of cheese. Check the consistency because your dish may be done or require an additional 1-2 hours. Remove the lid and stir all your ingredients before replacing the lid. I like the mix of cheeses because the Velveeta makes the mac n cheese creamy while the Colby Jack and Sharp Cheddar add some extra to the flavor. I think I need to find the pasta that comes in the blue box.and maybe add some orange food coloring for her to try it. Cover your crock pot and turn on the low heat and cook for 1 hour. Thanks to Paula Deen, I now have the best recipe for crock pot mac and cheese to add to my lineup!īut my daughter still wouldn't try it. I had tried it in the past, but had a problem with the cheese curdling or it drying out, but I know that so many people are able to make it. Stir to combine, breaking up the butter as much as possible but know that it will still be chunky.

Pour in dry pasta, then add evaporated milk, broth, butter, salt, sriracha, mustard and pepper. We were doing a lot of running around that day and I wanted to give crock pot mac and cheese a try. Spray 2.5-4 quart crock pot with non stick spray. Last month I came up with my easy macaroni and cheese recipe and, while my husband and boys loved it, she wouldn't even try it. One of those foods is the macaroni & cheese 'in the blue box' and I have been on a quest to find a homemade version. So we have a problem in our house.my daughter eats about 4 foods and won't try anything else.

Boxed mac and cheese in a crock pot