Mac n cheese in a crock pot...

RondackHiker

Is it possible?

I tried it once and failed but I'm supposed to bring Mac n cheese to a potluck on Sunday, and it'll be a busy day. I'd love to use my crockpot.

Mags748

I have never made it but have had it at various potlucks ad it was good.

Manateearmz

I tried it once and failed miserably.

BluepointToasted

My hubby's mac and cheese is not crockpot, but you could make it ahead of time, put it in a baking dish, and just pop it in the oven before you go?  Its easy and delicious (and not good for you).

He uses: 2 lbs pasta, cooked to al dente.

In a large saucepan, melt butter.  A generous amount.  He doesn't measure.  Then he stirs in a quart of half and half.  Let it simmer, it wll start to thicken a bit, but not much.  Then....stir in 2 lbs of shredded PROCESSED cheese.  Not regular.  We usually use Great Lakes Ultra Sharp cheddar out of the deli and if you can find it, Land of Lakes Swiss American. I have also used regular American or smoked gouda. You will have to get chunks and shred it yourself.  Add by the handful, and wisk until smooth.  Add salt, pepper, and a pinch of nutmeg to taste.  Pour into baking sheet, bake at 350 until bubbly.  We usually cover it with sliced tomatoes to keep it moist and cover it with tin foil in the oven.  The processed cheese gives it a very velveeta-y creaminess.

RondackHiker

I think I'll just make it ahead and pop it in the oven before we go. It's not worth screwing it up, and it seems like I'm not the only one who has issues with it.

bumpuser794640

I did it a couple of times and it turned out great. I think this is the recipe I used:https://crockpot365.blogspot.com/2008/06/crockpot-macaroni-and-cheese-recipe.html?m=1