HOW TO MAKE THE BEST HOMEMADE MAC AND CHEESE RECIPES

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BEST SLOW-COOKER MAC & CHEESE - HOW TO MAKE MAC & …



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This is the best slow-cooker mac & cheese EVER. Everything—including the pasta!—cooks in the slow cooker. So in the end you have just ONE DISH to clean.

Provided by Lauren Miyashiro

Categories     dinner    lunch    side dish

Total Time 3 hours

Prep Time 10 minutes

Cook Time 0S

Yield 8-10

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 lb.

elbow macaroni

1/2 c.

(1 stick) melted butter

4 c.

shredded cheddar cheese

4 oz.

cream cheese, cut into cubes

1/2 c.

freshly grated grated Parmesan

2

(12-oz.) cans evaporated milk

2 c.

whole milk

1/2 tsp.

garlic powder

1/8 tsp.

paprika

kosher salt

Freshly ground black pepper

Finely chopped chives, for garnish (optional)

Steps:

  • Combine macaroni, butter, cheddar cheese, cream cheese, Parmesan, evaporated milk, whole milk, garlic powder, and paprika in a slow cooker. Season with salt and pepper. Cook on high until the pasta is cooked through and the sauce has thickened, 2 to 3 hours, checking after 2 hours, then every 20 minutes after. Garnish with chives before serving, if using. 

ONE-POT MAC AND CHEESE RECIPE: HOW TO MAKE IT



One-Pot Mac and Cheese Recipe: How to Make It image

Who likes cleaning up after making mac and cheese? Not this girl. This one-pot mac and cheese is a family favorite, and my 3-year-old is thrilled to see it coming to the dinner table. We love to add sliced smoked sausage to this creamy mac recipe! —Ashley Lecker, Green Bay, Wisconsin

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Total Time 40 minutes

Prep Time 10 minutes

Cook Time 30 minutes

Yield 10 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 7

3-1/2 cups whole milk
3 cups water
1 package (16 ounces) elbow macaroni
4 ounces Velveeta, cubed
2 cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon coarsely ground pepper

Steps:

  • In a Dutch oven, combine milk, water and macaroni; bring to a boil over medium heat. Reduce heat and simmer until macaroni is tender and almost all the cooking liquid has been absorbed, 12-15 minutes, stirring frequently. Reduce heat to low; stir in cheeses until melted. Season with salt and pepper.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 344 calories, FatContent 14g fat (8g saturated fat), CholesterolContent 42mg cholesterol, SodiumContent 450mg sodium, CarbohydrateContent 39g carbohydrate (6g sugars, FiberContent 2g fiber), ProteinContent 16g protein.

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