Barilla® Elbows Macaroni & Cheese in a Slow Cooker
Barilla® Elbows Macaroni & Cheese in a Slow Cooker
4 hours 10 minutes total / Calories 681
This creamy mac and cheese recipe in a slow cooker is sure to satisfy.
Slow Cooker Recipe for Mac & Cheese
Now's the time to try a macaroni and cheese recipe in your crock pot! A comfort food that's so easy to make, our mac & cheese recipe in a slow cooker uses classic elbow macaroni and delivers a creamy, delicious pasta dish that no one can resist!
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Ingredients
Serves 8
| 1 | Box Barilla® Elbows |
| 5 | Ounces evaporated milk |
| 1 | Cup heavy cream |
| 3 | Cups milk |
| 1 | Stick butter |
| 10 | Ounces Vermont cheddar cheese, shredded |
| 3 | Ounces Fontina cheese, shredded |
| 1 | Teaspoon garlic powder |
| 1 | Teaspoon cayenne |
| 1 | Teaspoon salt |
| ¼ | Teaspoon white pepper |
Disclaimer
Individuals with allergies or specific dietary concerns should verify that the ingredients they utilize for the recipes comply with their restrictions.
Method
Step 1
In a 4-6 quart slow cooker, combine everything but the Elbows and Fontina cheese.
Step 2
Let the sauce simmer on low for 2 ½ hours, then add the Elbows and cover with a lid.
Step 3
Cook for an additional hour while stirring occasionally.
Step 4
Finally, after the pasta has cooked for an hour, add the Fontina cheese and cover with a lid.
Step 5
Turn off the crock pot and let it rest for 30 minutes.
Step 6
Serve and enjoy.
Elbows
Elbows, Gomiti or Chifferi in Italian, is named for its twisted tubular shape that can vary in size and be either smooth or ridged. Pasta Elbows originated from Northern and Central Italy, where they are traditionally used in soups.
Barilla® Elbow pasta is made with non-GMO ingredients. For more information, please read our position.
- Shape Short
- Cook time 7–8 mins
- Range Classic Blue Box