Extra-Cheesy Macaroni and Cheese

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Photo: Oxmoor House
Prep Time
6 Mins
Cook Time
4 Hours
Yield
Makes 6 to 8 servings
February 2006
RECIPE BY Oxmoor House

Using Italian and Cheddar cheeses updates this Macaroni and Cheese dish that is sure to please kids as well as impress adults.

Slow-Cooker Size: 3-quart

Ingredients

  • 1 (8-ounce) package shredded Italian three-cheese blend
  • 1 (8-ounce) package shredded sharp Cheddar cheese
  • 2 large eggs, lightly beaten
  • 1 (12-ounce) can evaporated milk
  • 1 1/2 cups milk
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 3/4 teaspoon dry mustard
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground red pepper
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • 8 ounces small shell pasta (about 2 1/4 cups), uncooked

How to Make It

Step 1

Combine cheeses in a bowl; set aside.

Step 2

Whisk together eggs and next 6 ingredients in a large bowl. Stir in pasta and 3 cups cheese mixture. Pour mixture into a lightly greased 3-quart slow cooker; sprinkle with 3/4 cup cheese mixture.

Step 3

Cover and cook on LOW 4 hours. Sprinkle servings evenly with remaining cheese mixture.

Step 4

No Precook: The best part of this simple recipe is that you don't have to precook the pasta!

Southern Living Slow-Cooker Cookbook

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Ratings & Reviews

nkmoon's Review

SSherri
June 25, 2010
if you are into burnt and chewy on the outside and mushy on the inside, go for it

Not great

pcjoni
September 25, 2017
The top layer of cheese was creamy, however, the pasta below was crammed together and no cheese sauce penetrated it. I won't make again, there has got to be a better recipe out there.

SSherri's Review

skid1127
October 11, 2009
I doubled this recipe and my entire family enjoyed it. They called it macaroni and cheese a la quiche! We'd like to try it with the addition of some steamed broccoli. My husband, who normally hates macaroni and cheese, liked this one quite a bit, so it is a keeper for our family.

laurawilson26's Review

laurawilson26
January 14, 2012
N/A

Julielyn68's Review

Ksmom4
June 01, 2012
I was surprised at how great this was!! I am always looking for a great mac and cheese recipe, usually do Martha Stewart's. This was so nice to throw together and forget about it, mine too was done in about 3 hours. Would definitely recommend, and the kids LOVE it!

pcjoni's Review

Julielyn68
May 26, 2013
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LoLo44's Review

snowski
July 02, 2014
Literally the best mac and cheese I've ever made. I've made it about 10 times and it's always a big hit, and it pretty easy to make too!

snowski's Review

LoLo44
May 16, 2011
Loved it. Creamy and perfectly done. We have a 6 qt crockpot, so it was done after 3 hours. I also stirred twice during the cooking process to keep from getting crusty on the outside. Next time I'll add an onion and some garlic, I think it will be even better.

MSMNO17's Review

MSMNO17
October 06, 2010
we love this recipe. It is so good with Turkey Polska Kielbasa. Make sure you are using the correct size crockpot. we had a 3 quart and it workd great - then tried it in a 6 quart and it was over done.

Ksmom4's Review

nkmoon
April 03, 2013
Very cheesy and creamy tasting!....I did have one child that said it was too cheesy!! I never thought I would hear that from a child of mine I cooked it my middle size approx 3qt crock and it turned out good..the outside was a bit crunchy but, I think that maybe because my crock is old. We also used bowtie pasta which the kids love the look of it. Same taste, just looks different..... The only thing I would do different is stir it halfway through besides, that it was a hit will all the kids except one. An extremely nice change from the box mac n cheese. We will make this again.