Taste of Home
Slow-Cooker Bacon Mac & Cheese
TOTAL TIME: Prep: 20 min. Cook: 3 hours + standing
YIELD: 18 servings.
I’m all about easy slow-cooker meals. Using more cheese than ever, I developed an addictive spin on this casserole favorite. —Kristen Heigl, Staten Island, New York
Ingredients
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2 large eggs, lightly beaten
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4 cups whole milk
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1 can (12 ounces) evaporated milk
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1/4 cup butter, melted
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1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
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1 teaspoon salt
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1 package (16 ounces) small pasta shells
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1 cup shredded provolone cheese
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1 cup shredded Manchego or Monterey Jack cheese
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1 cup shredded white cheddar cheese
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8 bacon strips, cooked and crumbled
Directions
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1.
In a large bowl, whisk the first 6 ingredients until blended. Stir in pasta and cheeses; transfer to a 4- or 5-qt. slow cooker.
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2.
Cook, covered, on low until pasta is tender, 3-3-1/2 hours. Turn off slow cooker; remove insert. Let stand, uncovered, 15 minutes before serving. Top with bacon.
Nutrition Facts
1/2 cup: 272 calories, 14g fat (8g saturated fat), 59mg cholesterol, 400mg sodium, 24g carbohydrate (5g sugars, 1g fiber), 13g protein.
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