Slow Cooker Mac & Cheese

Step 1

Grate the cheddar cheese (freshly grated cheese works much better in this recipe than pre-grated!)

Step 2

Grate the pepper jack cheese.

Step 3

Rinse the macaroni in cold water for 1 min. Drain the macaroni.

Step 4

Add a drizzle of olive oil to the slow cooker. Add the macaroni, evaporated milk, whole milk & grated cheeses. Season with a pinch of salt, black pepper, the mustard powder (optional) & paprika if you have any. Stir everything together & press the macaroni down until its mostly submerged in the liquid.

Step 5

Add small dabs of the butter onto the top of the macaroni. Cover & cook on low heat for 1 hour.

Step 6

Remove the lid from the slow cooker & stir the macaroni. Cover & cook again on low for another 15 min. Remove the lid again & stir. Repeat this process until the pasta is fully cooked, it may take another two rounds of 15 min intervals.

Step 7

Serve the mac & cheese with the spring mix lettuce & a dressing of your choice. Enjoy!