This wholesome mac & cheese is slow-cooker easy. Make it during the week or take it to your next potluck!-Kelly Silvers, Edmond, Oklahoma
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Dinner
Time 2h30m
Yield 8 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Fold two 18-in.-long pieces of foil into two 18x4-in. strips. Line perimeter of a 4-qt. slow cooker with foil strips; spray with cooking spray., In a large skillet, cook bacon over medium heat until crisp, stirring occasionally. Remove with a slotted spoon; drain on paper towels, reserving drippings. In same skillet, heat 2 tablespoons bacon drippings over medium heat; cook pasta in drippings 2 minutes or until edges turn translucent. Transfer to slow cooker., In same skillet, heat 1/4 cup bacon drippings over medium heat. Add flour, garlic powder, onion powder and, if desired, paprika. Cook and stir 1-2 minutes or until flour begins to turn pale golden brown. Gradually whisk in milk and broth. Bring to a boil, stirring constantly; cook and stir 1-2 minutes or until thickened. Stir in cheeses; transfer to slow cooker. Stir in pasta. Cook, covered, on low 2-3 hours or until pasta is tender. Top with bacon.
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Sakina Khatun
[email protected]This recipe is a keeper! The mac and cheese was creamy and cheesy, and the bacon added a nice smoky flavor. I will definitely be making this again.
Blessing Vincent
[email protected]I made this mac and cheese for my family last night and they loved it! My kids especially loved the bacon. I will definitely be making this again.
Youssef Altay
[email protected]This is my new favorite mac and cheese recipe. It's so easy to make and it always turns out perfect. I love the addition of bacon and the crispy breadcrumb topping.
Bilal Akhtar
[email protected]This mac and cheese was a hit at our potluck! Everyone loved it. I will definitely be making this again.
Peres Dickson
[email protected]I'm not a huge fan of mac and cheese, but this recipe changed my mind. It was so creamy and cheesy, and the bacon added a nice smoky flavor. I will definitely be making this again.
Ball Sacks
[email protected]This is the best mac and cheese I've ever had! The cheese sauce was so creamy and flavorful, and the bacon added the perfect amount of smokiness. I will definitely be making this again.
Jeydi Gomez
[email protected]This recipe is a keeper! The mac and cheese was creamy and cheesy, and the bacon added a nice smoky flavor. I will definitely be making this again.
Jeff Goldberg
[email protected]I made this mac and cheese for my family last night and they loved it! My kids especially loved the bacon. I will definitely be making this again.
Nimlamu Sherpa
[email protected]This is my new favorite mac and cheese recipe. It's so easy to make and it always turns out perfect. I love the addition of bacon and the crispy breadcrumb topping.
Antonio Evora
[email protected]This mac and cheese was a hit at our potluck! Everyone loved it. I will definitely be making this again.
Kingsley Nnana
[email protected]I'm not a huge fan of mac and cheese, but this recipe changed my mind. It was so creamy and cheesy, and the bacon added a nice smoky flavor. I will definitely be making this again.
Paula Boothe
[email protected]This is the best mac and cheese I've ever had! The cheese sauce was so creamy and flavorful, and the bacon added the perfect amount of smokiness. I will definitely be making this again.
Christan Bernal
[email protected]I'm a huge fan of mac and cheese, and this recipe did not disappoint. It was everything I was hoping for and more. The cheese sauce was rich and creamy, and the bacon added a nice crispy texture.
saleem yusuf
[email protected]This recipe is a keeper! The mac and cheese was creamy and cheesy, and the bacon added a nice smoky flavor. I will definitely be making this again.
Eric Malyshevskiy
[email protected]I made this mac and cheese for my family last night and they loved it! My kids especially loved the bacon. I will definitely be making this again.
Dua Rao
[email protected]This is my go-to recipe for potlucks. It's always a crowd-pleaser. I love that it's so easy to make and that I can prep it ahead of time.
Etse WIlson
[email protected]I'm not usually a fan of mac and cheese, but this recipe changed my mind. It was so flavorful and satisfying. I loved the addition of bacon and the crispy breadcrumb topping.
Enas Nawed
[email protected]This mac and cheese was a hit at our potluck! It was creamy, cheesy, and had just the right amount of bacon. I will definitely be making this again.