How to thicken mac and cheese fast?

Stir in room-temperature shredded cheese or cream cheese during the final 15–20 minutes of cooking. For a quick fix, try a spoonful of instant potato flakes.

How long does macaroni cheese take in the slow cooker?

2½ to 3 hours on low is perfect. Stir halfway and stop once the cheese is fully melted and creamy.

How do you cook Paula Deen mac and cheese in a slow cooker?

Use pre-cooked elbow macaroni, combine it with eggs, butter, milk, and cheddar, and cook on low for 2½ hours. Stir once halfway through.

How to keep mac and cheese from getting soggy?

Use al dente pasta, avoid over-stirring, and stick to evaporated milk or a stable cheese sauce. Avoid overcooking.

Slow Cooker Mac And Cheese –1 Best Creamy Recipe

Description

Creamy and cheesy, this slow cooker mac cheese Paula Deen style is a Southern classic you can set and forget.

Ingredients

2 cups elbow macaroni (cooked al dente)

1 can (12 oz) evaporated milk

1 ½ cups whole milk

3 cups shredded cheddar cheese

¼ cup melted butter

2 large eggs (beaten)

1 tsp salt

½ tsp black pepper

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Instructions

1. Cook macaroni to al dente and drain.

2. In a bowl, whisk eggs, evaporated milk, whole milk, melted butter, salt, and pepper.

3. Stir in shredded cheese until combined.

4. Grease the slow cooker and add macaroni.

5. Pour cheese mixture over the pasta and stir gently.

6. Cook on low for 2.5 to 3 hours, stirring once midway.

7. Serve warm with garnish if desired.

Notes

Use room-temperature cheese for best melt.

Do not over-stir to prevent pasta from breaking down.