Slow Cooker Macaroni and Cheese

What happens if I don’t grease the slow cooker before adding in the ingredients?

All that really means is that there is going to be a lot of cleaning for you to do afterward. It won’t change the taste at all but it could change the texture.

If the noodles are starting to stick, you’re going to really have to scrape and scrub to get them off. This could break the noodles and cause them to look less than pretty. I highly suggest you grease the slow cooker. 

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How to make slow cooker macaroni and cheese:

• Add salt to a large pot of boiling water and cook macaroni pasta for about six minutes.

• Strain and rinse to cool pasta. Grease the bowl of a slow cooker with cooking spray and combine all ingredients in the slow cooker, reserving 1/4 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese.

• Stir to combine all ingredients and place the lid on the slow cooker. Cook on HIGH for 2-3 hours, stirring twice during the cook time. Sprinkle with reserved shredded sharp cheddar cheese and cover until cheese has melted before serving.

Can I use almond milk or skim milk in this recipe?

While I have actually never tried this, I did do a bit of research on this and found that many of the comments stated that the addition of almond milk wasn’t advised for this recipe.

If at all possible, stick to the listed ingredients as close as you can. 

This way, you’ll ensure that you get the best tasting slow cooker macaroni and cheese possible. After all you want it ti be rich and creamy and super hearty!  

What about the cheese used in this recipe? 

I would suggest grating your own cheeses. I know it’s a pain in the you know what but it’s worth it.

It’s so much easier to open a bag of pre-shredded cheese and that cheese is ok for certain things.

But most pre-shredded cheeses are coated in cellulose, which keeps the cheese from clumping together in the bag. That coating prevents the cheese from  melting down properly.

So you won’t get as gooey of a cheese sauce and it can leave your cheese sauce a bit on the gritty side. This recipe comes out best with cheese that you grate yourself believe me on this! 

What toppings would you serve on this slow cooker macaroni and cheese?

Anything and everything! The first answer that came to mind was MORE cheese! But if you like a bit of spice, you can always add some fresh jalapenos and hot sauce as well.

Just make certain that you’re seasoning up your own bowl so that everyone can enjoy the taste and flavor as it was originally cooked. 

There you have it! Some simple answers to questions before you start the recipe. Now that you know a bit more about this slow cooker recipe, let’s get down to the details of how to make this delicious Slow Cooker Macaroni and Cheese!