TASTY MAC AND CHEESE (SLOW COOKER)

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Very creamy, full of flavor, and perfect for a slow cooker recipe!! This recipe has been made for 30-40 people for company potluck events and is a hit every time. Very cheesy and even has a little bit of bacon in it.

Provided by Angela Butler

Categories     Cheese

Time 3h20m

Yield 5 quarts, 30 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 13

5 cups macaroni noodles, uncooked
64 ounces chicken broth (to cook noodles in)
1/2 large onion, pureed
1 1/2 teaspoons salt
1 teaspoon pepper
2 eggs
1 1/4 cups skim milk
12 ounces evaporated milk
3/4 cup margarine, melted
32 ounces Velveeta cheese, cubed
8 ounces Vermont sharp cheddar cheese, sliced thin
1/2 cup bacon bits (optional)
2 cups cheddar cheese, shredded

Steps:

  • Mince or puree large onion.
  • Boil noodles in water or in chicken broth (adds more flavor). Add a dash of salt and the minced or pureed onion.
  • Slightly beat together egg, milk, salt, and pepper. Set aside.
  • Melt butter (about 40 sec in the microwave) and then stir so all the solid is mixed well.
  • Mix the butter and Evaporated Milk into the bowl with the egg and milk mixture.
  • Pour drained noodles into the slow cooker or crock pot. Spread evenly.
  • Lightly mix in the cubed Velvetta cheese and Vermont Sharp Cheddar (Cracker Barrel is one brand), leaving some on the top.
  • Pour the milk mixture over the noodles and cheese. Do NOT Stir.
  • Spread bacon bits over the top of noodles. Do NOT Stir.
  • Spread the 2 cups of shredded cheese over the top of the mac and cheese. Do NOT Stir.
  • Cook on High for 90 minutes and then stir together to blend the melted cheese. Then another 90 minutes on High or 3 hrs on Low. Do not remove lid until the first 90 minutes has passed so that the mixture sets correctly.
  • Stir well before serving.

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