Anyone ever try making crockpot mac and cheese? I'm going to attempt it. I saw a recipe that looked interesting. I've got a bunch of elbow macaroni leftover from when Jim and Sasja came to visit last Sunday. It's too much to store in my jar so I figured perfect time to make M&C. Here's the recipe.
Easy Crock-Pot Mac and Cheese Recipe - How to Make C...
I'm open to tips.
Easy Crock-Pot Mac and Cheese Recipe - How to Make C...I'm open to tips.
Went to the shops yesterday to get all the cheeses. Going to have to make a lot of substitutions but I still think it should come out ok. 🤞 We don't have American cheese here. I could only find a slightly sharp cheddar, no evaporated milk - using cream instead. Oddly enough I couldn't find any smoked Gouda, or any Gouda.
That was weird because it's a Dutch cheese. I did find a sambal jong belegen cheese that might be a good substitute. I might make it today, if I have the energy. Also thinking about just doing it on the stove though in a big pot. Haven't decided yet. Depends upon if I feel like lifting my crockpot off the top shelf. LOL
Looks tasty to me!
dkronfeld: I'll send you some!
I think I'll do it on the stovetop. Especially after reading the comments.
I think I'll do it on the stovetop. Especially after reading the comments.
I cook macaroni. Sometimes I cube ham and add it to the macaroni. I make an ordinary bechamel sauce and when it's done, I add paprika, cheese, Sharp Cheddar, Gouda, Gruyere (if I have it) and Parm. A jack cheese works too. I stir the pasta and sauce together. Put in a square pan, sprinkle some panko on top. Bake just long enough to get a nice crust.
You can broil for a nice crust --- and absolutely not mushy pasta.
You have to add paprika. and of course salt and pepper. Some smoked onion powder is nice, too. (In the sauce)
You have to add paprika. and of course salt and pepper. Some smoked onion powder is nice, too. (In the sauce)
I would never try a crockpot for macaroni and cheese. If it's hot enought to cook the pasta, it will be mushy.
I did it one year, everyone loved it... except me! 😆
I have to agree with Cajsa. Mac & Cheese is easy and fast the old fashioned way. I don't know what the crock pot does for you except add risk of mushy pasta
Reading that recipe it actually takes more time than just boiling the pasta and making the bechamel
sounds like taking just as much work and 5x more time.
I have a stovetop Mac and cheese I made for thanksgiving that’s so good but never done crockpot
I'm pretty sure I'll be making it on the stovetop and cooking the pasta first just not cooked completely
Have you made it yet? 
Swamp_Daddy: no I wound up resting today instead. Tomorrow I've got errands so possibly once I get home, if I still have energy. Tonight I just had a bagel sandwich for dinner. I'll tag you once I make it!