Monday Meals: Slow Cooker Macaroni & Cheese

Happy 2016 Cool Dads Readers!! 

We're sure you've made some resolutions coming into the new year; and whether those resolutions are to eat healthier, cook more and eat out less, or stick to a budget; we have ways to help you with all of these goals.

What are your New Years resolutions? Studies show that writing your goal down and keeping it in front of you; as well as having accountability partners make you more likely to achieve your goals. Share your goals with us; and we'll help to keep our Cool Dad Community accountable!

Our first recipe of the year will help with your resolution to cook more, and stick to a budget. Our Crock Pot Macaroni and Cheese is quick to make, and budget friendly. The Arkansas Test Kitchen made it for Christmas dinner, and it was a big hit.

If you've been a long-time subscriber of our blog, you know how much we LOVE a good macaroni and cheese. If you're looking for something different, we have Mama's Mac and Cheese with three different kinds of gooey, melty cheese click here, we have a zesty green chili macaroni and cheese click here, and we have even done macaroni and cheese on the smoker click here.



Slow Cooker Macaroni and Cheese
Recipe Courtesy of http://www.tasteofhome.com/recipes/slow-cooker-mac--n--cheese

Ingredients:
1 Package (16 ounces / 1 lbs) elbow macaroni
1/2 cup butter melted (1 stick)
4 cups shredded cheese (we used cheddar, but use your imagination)- divided
1 can (12 ounces) evaporated milk
1 can (10-3/4 ounces) condensed cheddar cheese soup, undiluted
1 cup 2% milk
2 large eggs beaten


1. Cook macaroni according to the package directions. We recommend cooking them slightly al dente, since they will be cooking longer in the slow cooker.
2. Melt the butter in the microwave.
3. While the macaroni is cooking, combine 3 cups shredded cheese, evaporated milk, condensed soup, 2% milk, and eggs.

4. Pour the cooked macaroni into a 5 qt slow cooker, then pour the cheese mixture on top and combine well.
5. Turn slow cooker on low for 3 - 4 hours, or until an instant read thermometer reads 160 degrees.

6. Top the cooked macaroni and cheese with the remaining 1 cup of cheese, cover and cook for another 15 minutes.
7. Serve immediately and enjoy

We can't wait to share more delicious meals with you in 2016!

Stay Cool,

The Cool Dads Crew