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Tuesday, March 17, 2020

Slow Cooker Triple Cheesy Mac and Cheese (With Video)

Crock Pot Mac and Cheese is a simple recipe that you can toss together in just 5 minutes. It is truly one of our favorite recipes in our book! It’s pure comfort in a bowl, with perfectly tender corkscrew pasta with twists and ridges that capture the luscious pepper Jack and cheddar cheese sauce. It has just enough heat to wake up your taste buds.

http://www.theslowroasteditalian.com/2017/10/slow-cooker-triple-cheesy-mac-cheese-recipe.html

Crock Pot Mac and Cheese

Everyone devoured it at Thanksgiving dinner this year, and our daughter loves this recipe so much that she asked me, “Mommy, can I make your yummy slow cooker mac and cheese tonight?”

Crock Pot Mac and CheeseHow could I say no . . . to someone else cooking dinner? So yes, we now know that this recipe is so easy our seven year-old can make it! And it’s on the weekly meal plan.

It is rich and creamy and oh so dreamy. Let’s just say it’s so good I broke out into my happy dance!

My family knows that if they see me dancing with my food in the kitchen . . . dinner’s going to be incredible!

This is truly one of our favorite recipes in this book! It’s pure comfort in a bowl, with perfectly tender corkscrew pasta with twists and ridges that capture the luscious pepper Jack and cheddar cheese sauce.

It has just enough heat to wake up your taste buds.

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Helpful Tips to make Slow Cooker Triple Cheesy Mac and Cheese:

  • I love the flavor in this recipe, but when I am preparing it for a crowd I swap the pepperjack cheese with Colby Jack cheese. It gives it a great flavor but it isn't overly spicy for sensitive palates.
  • The cheese sauce will thicken as it cools. If you plan to hold the mac and cheese in the slow cooker on warm, add extra milk as needed to keep the sauce nice and creamy. 
  •  Also, if you are going to refrigerate it to eat later, add enough milk to the pasta to thin out the sauce before refrigerating. That way when you pull it out, it will scoop easily and the mac and cheese will warm up perfectly in the microwave or on the stove top. We do this every week and portion it out for easy lunches.

What you will need to make Slow Cooker Triple Cheesy Mac and Cheese:

  • Slow Cooker - the slow cooker is almost my most used kitchen gadget, especially during fall/winter! It's just so convenient, and lets face it, it makes comfort food taste even better!

Enjoy!

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Crock Pot Mac and Cheese
Check out how easy our Slow Cooker Triple Cheesy Mac and Cheese is. Watch the video!!!

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Slow Cooker Triple Cheesy Mac and Cheese

Slow Cooker Triple Cheesy Mac and Cheese is a simple recipe that you can toss together in just 5 minutes. It is truly one of our favorite recipes in our book! It’s pure comfort in a bowl, with perfectly tender corkscrew pasta with twists and ridges that capture the luscious pepper Jack and cheddar cheese sauce. It has just enough heat to wake up your taste buds. Check out the video above the recipe to see how easy this Best Ever Mac and Cheese is to make!
prep time: 5 MINScook time: 2 hour and 10 MINStotal time: 2 hours and 15 mins

Ingredients

  • 1 pound cellentani pasta (also known as cavatappi), uncooked
  • 4 tablespoons unsalted butter, sliced into 1-tbsp pieces
  • 4 ounces cream cheese, cut into 1-oz pieces
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
  • 3 cups whole milk
  • 1/2 cup heavy cream
  • 2 cups freshly shredded sharp cheddar cheese
  • 1 cup fresh shredded pepper Jack cheese

Instructions

  1. Pour the uncooked pasta onto the bottom of your slow cooker. I love my 6-quart for this recipe. Scatter the butter and cream cheese pieces over the pasta. Sprinkle the salt and cayenne pepper over the top and pour the milk and cream into the slow cooker. Stir to combine everything and smooth the pasta into one even layer coated in sauce.
  2. Cover and cook on low for 1 to 2 hours, until the pasta is chewy (not quite crunchy, but very al dente). Your cook time will vary if you use a different pasta, so start with 1 hour and adjust from there. Stir once halfway through the cook time and be sure to smooth the pasta into one layer so it is well coated with the sauce. Once the pasta is ready, sprinkle on the cheddar and pepper Jack cheeses and stir to combine. The cheese will melt into the sauce to create the most luxurious creamy cheese sauce. Cover the mac and cheese and cook for 10 minutes, until the cheese is melted and it comes together. Stir before serving.

DONNA'S NOTES

  1. I love the flavor in this recipe, but when I am preparing it for a crowd I swap the pepperjack cheese with Colby Jack cheese. It gives it a great flavor but it isn't overly spicy for sensitive palates. 
  2. The cheese sauce will thicken as it cools. If you plan to hold the mac and cheese in the slow cooker on warm, add extra milk as needed to keep the sauce nice and creamy. 
  3. Also, if you are going to refrigerate it to eat later, add enough milk to the pasta to thin out the sauce before refrigerating. That way when you pull it out, it will scoop easily and the mac and cheese will warm up perfectly in the microwave or on the stove top. We do this every week and portion it out for easy lunches.
http://www.theslowroasteditalian.com/2017/10/slow-cooker-triple-cheesy-mac-cheese-recipe.html
Recipe developed by Donna Elick The Slow Roasted Italian
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166 comments:

  1. annemarieOctober 22, 2017 at 4:12 AM

    My favorite slow cooker recipe is definitely chili. Thanks for the chance to win - I need a new slow cooker in the worse way!!

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  2. Debi HOctober 22, 2017 at 5:12 AM

    Absolutely love Angel Chicken in the slow cooker. Also Love your website!

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  3. UnknownOctober 22, 2017 at 5:21 AM

    Slow Cooker Triple Cheesy Mac and Cheese has to be a favourite ... how can you go wrong with amazing comfort food!

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  4. Debi HOctober 22, 2017 at 5:38 AM

    Love Angel Chicken in the slow cooker. Also love your website!

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  5. TriciaOctober 22, 2017 at 5:51 AM

    I make all kinds of soups in the slow cooker....I love soup.

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  6. Kathy BOctober 22, 2017 at 5:52 AM

    My favorite is a slow cooker short rib recipe with an awesome sauce that I've had for years, but this one looks like it could be right up there since mac & cheese is one of my favorite food groups.

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  7. AnonymousOctober 22, 2017 at 6:05 AM

    I love your recipes, I will be making this mac and cheese recipe. My husband really likes slow cooker lasagna. He wont eat it baked anymore lol. I use your site a lot. The recipes you have that I tried have all been so good, easy to make and hit a homerun in our household. Its ideas I would have never thought of. I get up look at your emails and I know this is what to make today. Suggestion it would be so cool if you could do a sunday through Saturday menu plan, and a grocery list so I could just print and shop and cook. :) I follow you on facebook and also get the email. Keep up the good work.

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    1. Donna ElickOctober 24, 2017 at 9:39 PM

      Dave, you totally made my day. Thank you for sharing that with us. I will start thinking about the meal plan and grocery list.

      Thank you again,

      Donna

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    2. UnknownMarch 2, 2019 at 6:37 AM

      For the triple mac and cheese can I uae elbow macaroni instead and would I need to add extra cheese's and milk. thank you

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    3. AnonymousApril 27, 2019 at 12:02 PM

      I was wondering the same thing. What changes have to be made to use elbow macaroni if any?

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  8. Adventures with Joel and ChristyOctober 22, 2017 at 6:33 AM

    I have so many but I love putting a roast in early so it will be ready for my family when we all get home from work/school. I will be trying this mac/cheese recipe very soon!!!!

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  9. UnknownOctober 22, 2017 at 9:06 AM

    I love to make beef and noodles and chili. everything taste good in the slow cooker.

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    1. AnonymousJanuary 12, 2018 at 5:25 PM

      Care to share your beef and noodles recipe?

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  10. AnonymousOctober 22, 2017 at 9:07 AM

    My favorite go-to recipe is a roast with a can of mushroom soup and a package of dry onion soup mix. Always a hit at our house and so simple. B. Rines, barlarbear@aol.com

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  11. LakeladyOctober 22, 2017 at 9:16 AM

    I love to make carmelized onions in my slow cooker! So easy, as long as you have 24 hours to spare, lol.

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  12. AnonymousOctober 22, 2017 at 9:20 AM

    My son's favorite is the triple mac & cheese. I love how your recipes are so rich and flavorful compared to others, but you make them so quick and easy to prepare. Your photographer is a genius! best food pics on the web. I can't help but want to make them just from the fab pics. I look forward to all the new recipes!!

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    1. Donna ElickOctober 24, 2017 at 9:41 PM

      That is my husband! He is a genius. I will pass on the comment to him. Thank you for stopping in. We hope to hear from you again.

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    2. MareMarch 18, 2018 at 3:49 PM

      Would this work with gluten free pasta?
      Celiac Disease and can't have gluten.

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  13. VickiOctober 22, 2017 at 9:56 AM

    Lemon Garlic Shrimp is one of my many favourites of your recipes...this triple mac and cheese may me another one!

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  14. UnknownOctober 22, 2017 at 9:59 AM

    I love slow-cooker barbecue ribs. I can make and freeze single portions to reheat later. Perfect for a senior living alone. ❤️

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  15. LeelaOctober 22, 2017 at 10:18 AM

    The Best Ever Simple Crockpot Pulled Pork Sandwich.

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  16. AnonymousOctober 22, 2017 at 11:02 AM

    Pork chops are the bomb

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  17. pat_kichinkoOctober 22, 2017 at 11:03 AM

    I love slow cooker cooking! My favorite recipe is Cooked Pulled Pork. 11 hours on High with one can/bottle of beer, one can of beef broth, and a pork butt. Drain, shred, and add Sweet Baby Ray's BBQ sauce. I need a new slow cooker - I've worn out two of mine in 36 years of cooking for my family!! PS: I <3 your website!!

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  18. AnonymousOctober 22, 2017 at 11:22 AM

    I love to make BBQ slow roasted pork ribs especially in the summer in my old crockpot because it doesn't heat up the kitchen! Your mac and cheese recipe is a winner in my book!

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  19. Brenda HainesOctober 22, 2017 at 11:31 AM

    I love making Mississippi mud roasts in the crock pot. They are so good!

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  20. MandiOctober 22, 2017 at 11:43 AM

    Roast

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  21. Dominique B.October 22, 2017 at 1:20 PM

    Chili will always be my favorite thing to cook in the slow cooker -- either vegetarian or with turkey!

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  22. BridgetOctober 22, 2017 at 2:07 PM

    Well, I love your recipes, so I thought I would post one of my own favs - Lazy Piggies (like Golumpki or stuffed cabbage without all the fuss) - Cut up a head of lettuce, make the meatballs as you would for stuffed cabbage and put them on top of the cabbage, two large cans of tomato soup, half a can of water and half a can of milk - stick of butter cut into pieces on top - cover and cook on low....

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  23. MaddieOctober 22, 2017 at 2:56 PM

    My favorite slow cooker recipe is tortilla soup. It's so easy and tasty!

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  24. UnknownOctober 22, 2017 at 4:23 PM

    I am a totally disabled rookie cook and love the fact that most slow-cooker / crock pot recipes are fairly easy to prepare and easy to freeze. One of my favorite recipes is a King Ranch Chicken Soup, spicy and a great taste. Plus it is good to freeze. I also collect and share your wonderful recipes.

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  25. AnonymousOctober 22, 2017 at 5:26 PM

    My favorite slow cooker recipes are things that help me later. I take 10 pounds of hamburger and put in the slow cooker. I stir and break it up occasionally. When it is all browned, I take sections and break it up with a mixer. Then I package up 10 bags with the hamburger and freeze. I then have 10 meals ready, all I have to do it add vegetables or chili or whatever I want to make. I do the same with chicken breasts. Cook and shred and package. Minimal mess. Certainly less than frying and I have the time to do other things. Love your 3 cheese mac and cheese. the best.

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  26. AnonymousOctober 22, 2017 at 5:45 PM

    My family favorite recipe is the pulled pork. Grmarq2@yahoo.com

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  27. DinelleOctober 22, 2017 at 5:46 PM

    I love cooking roasts and soups.

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  28. KittyKadOctober 22, 2017 at 5:52 PM

    I love using the slow cooker to make chili but after reading this post I think I'm going to have to try this mac and cheese! It looks and sounds amazing!

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  29. BiancaOctober 22, 2017 at 6:25 PM

    i make a delicious slow cooker lentil soup!!

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    1. AnonymousNovember 4, 2017 at 12:45 PM

      Hi Bianca! Im looking for a great lentil soup in my crockpot.Can you share that please? :)

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  30. LexiquinOctober 22, 2017 at 6:58 PM

    I love making beef stew (I don't follow a recipe) and pulled pork (I use a special rub) in my slow cooker. Your recipe sounds delicious; I think I'll try making it.

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  31. EmilyOctober 22, 2017 at 9:35 PM

    My favorite slow cooker recipe has to be the macaroni and cheese! Perfect comfort food for my family. There are so many wonderful recipes! Hard to choose just one. Thanks for the opportunity to win some great prizes! Shayewaller@gmail.com

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  32. AnnetteOctober 22, 2017 at 9:49 PM

    This looks delicious. I've bookmarked to make for my mother who loves mac and cheese (and is bedridden with dementia).

    I've cooked very little in my slow cooker, but the past two things I tried were really good. Simple but tasty is: round or chuck steak, seasoned with Cajun spices and browned. Add water, onion, bell pepper, and fresh garlic. Cook until desired tenderness. Remove meat and reduce liquid; serve over rice.

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  33. UnknownOctober 22, 2017 at 11:48 PM

    Beef Stew & Chili are 2 things we love to make in the crockpot. I’m on the hunt for more great crockpot recipes as we have 2 young “active” kids and it’s easier to make dinner this way! I can get everything ready during morning nap & there’s no struggle to keep the kids out of trouble while it’s cooking!

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  34. Antonia OsterhoutOctober 23, 2017 at 12:33 AM

    Pulled pork, then pot roast and soups. ranj77@comcast.net

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  35. AnonymousOctober 23, 2017 at 5:22 AM

    This triple mac and cheese looks delicious, I will be trying tonight. My family loves meatloaf and I've found that cooking it in the crockpot is so easy and ensures a dinner everyone will eat and love.

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  36. UnknownOctober 23, 2017 at 7:45 AM

    This looks so delicious! I'm going to try it this week. One of my fav is Pork Carnitas in the slow cooker. So flavorful and something a little different to serve.
    stacywojtecki@gmail.com

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  37. AnonymousOctober 23, 2017 at 7:57 AM

    Our family favorite slow-cooker recipe is a pork loin cooked with cream of mushroom soup.

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  38. lunafuxiaOctober 23, 2017 at 9:14 AM

    My favorite slow cooker recipe is Irish beef stew with mashed potatoes...so good! My email is aleplay80@yahoo.it

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  39. RachelVOctober 23, 2017 at 10:47 AM

    My favorite is a pot roast, cabbage, potatoes & carrots.

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  40. Karen DelaneyOctober 23, 2017 at 11:05 AM

    My favorite is slow cooker lasagna. I make a meatless one. Always great!

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  41. AnonymousOctober 23, 2017 at 11:32 AM

    Love all of your recipes. Your very talanted

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  42. UnknownOctober 23, 2017 at 11:35 AM

    My favorite Slow Cooker recipe is Crock-pot Lasagna. The family loves it too! I will definitely be making the Mac & Cheese recipe as my husband just got dentures and it's difficult for him to eat solid food that's not soft. I would also love to be added to the Giveaway as my insert to my Crock Pot just cracked and I had to throw it out.

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  43. UnknownOctober 23, 2017 at 5:49 PM

    This Mac and cheese looks amazing and I will cooking it soon! My favorite thing to make in the Crock-Pot is Roast! I put it on early in the morning And leave all day then I make gravy from the juice! I would love to win a new crockpot. My is well used and ready to give out on me.

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  44. gardenurseOctober 23, 2017 at 6:15 PM

    Love the BBQ pulled pork sandwiches! I need a new slow cooker as I just discovered mine has a small crack in the bottom!��

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  45. Liz ROctober 23, 2017 at 6:20 PM

    My favorite is the Slow Cooker Chicken and Dumplings! There is something to be said about delicious comfort food after a long day! I can't wait to try your Mac and Cheese! Keep up the great work and a big congrats on your book!

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  46. Mirandab1987October 23, 2017 at 7:39 PM

    My favorite slow cooker recipe is pot roast. I love the smell of a good pot roast!

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  47. AnonymousOctober 23, 2017 at 8:06 PM

    Apple butter.

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  48. UnknownOctober 23, 2017 at 9:28 PM

    My kids favorite is your mac n cheese!!! It's awesome to put on during one of our busy sports nights and come home stir in the pepper jack and cheddar and be able to chow in ten minutes. �� We are Wisconsinites so the more cheese the better. ������ thanks for all of the easy ideas!

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  49. UnknownOctober 24, 2017 at 4:58 AM

    This summer we tried the Hawaiian Cheesecake Salad recipe and it was divine! In my crock pot, though, making the hearty beef stew is a family favorite around here. Makes you feel warm and cozy inside. �� We’ve been using my crock pot for at least 4 day’s out of each week due to sports commitments and really need another one before this old one croaks! The seal in the lid is also giving way! hammbone0723@yahoo.com

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  50. UnknownOctober 24, 2017 at 5:02 AM

    A favorite slow cooker recipe here is a hearty beef stew. Just makes you feel warm and cozy inside! We use the slow cooker at least 4 days out of the week right now with so much going on with sports commitments and things. hammbone0723@yahoo.com

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  51. AnonymousOctober 24, 2017 at 5:45 AM

    Love slow cooker meals, throw everything in one pot and that is it! Need a new crock pot so it would be awesome to win a new one. Thank you and God Bless.

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  52. PamOctober 24, 2017 at 7:47 AM

    I have a slow cooker I absolutely love, but would really love the cookbook :) I love ALL the recipes I find on here

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  53. AnonymousOctober 24, 2017 at 11:54 AM

    Looks yummy. Mac and cheese is always a go to comfort food for me. Gonna have to try this version!

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  54. UnknownOctober 24, 2017 at 2:22 PM

    I’m worried that the pasta would be over cooked-anybody make this and can confirm?

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  55. UnknownOctober 24, 2017 at 2:23 PM

    I’d be concerned that the pasta would be over cooked-has anybody tried it and can confirm one way or the other?

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  56. AnonymousOctober 24, 2017 at 7:06 PM

    I love my crockpot!This recipe looks yummy!!!

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  57. AnonymousOctober 24, 2017 at 7:08 PM

    Yummy. I love my slow cooker. I’d love a new one! susielepard@hotmail.com

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  58. UnknownOctober 24, 2017 at 9:28 PM

    The mac and cheese is my favorite recipe!

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  59. UnknownOctober 25, 2017 at 2:18 AM

    Hello, I like cooking chicken in the slow cooker. I am going to try this receipe and order your book. I hope I win! Smile17177@aol.com. ��

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  60. UnknownOctober 25, 2017 at 4:03 AM

    Slow Cooker Triple Cheesy Mac and Cheese �� can’t go wrong with that

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  61. UnknownOctober 25, 2017 at 8:12 AM

    I love your recipes! Before my slow cooker died (may it rest in peace for its dedicated service to our family's meals) my favorite is my mom's slow cooker homemade chili recipe.

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  62. UnknownOctober 25, 2017 at 3:45 PM

    The cheesy mac n cheese in the slow cooker was a hit and favorite in this house. We all loved the creamy mac n cheese.

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  63. Jill WoodcockOctober 26, 2017 at 9:04 AM

    This recipe looks great... I'll be making this!
    We are hunters & hunt pheasant a lot w/ our dogs so I like to make a lazy pheasant pot pie in my crockpot, it's great to come home to after a long day in the field! I think i might even try the pheasant in this mac & cheese recipe!

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  64. stOOpidgErLOctober 26, 2017 at 11:01 AM

    Oh wow this looks so fantastic! I can hear my tummy growling right now... lol~! I would love to try out that slow cooker potato soup one night. It is a great comfort food for me.

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  65. laura bernardOctober 26, 2017 at 11:51 AM

    I love making homemade chili!!

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  66. UnknownOctober 26, 2017 at 5:03 PM

    my personal favorite slow cooker recipe is hearty chicken noodle soup

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  67. D CharteOctober 26, 2017 at 5:51 PM

    My favorite recipe would be pot roast with potatos and carrots

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  68. MichelleCatOctober 26, 2017 at 6:22 PM

    I thought I was the only one who made macaroni and cheese in slow cooker; second favorite of mine would be BBQ ribs, falls right off the bone! Mmmm delicious!

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  69. Jean PuffOctober 27, 2017 at 4:52 AM

    My favorite slow cooker recipe is chicken with stuffing and Swiss cheese. People ask for the recipe all the time!

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  70. Jean PuffOctober 27, 2017 at 4:54 AM

    My favorite slow cooker recipe is chicken and stuffing. Love making it especially when we are camping. So many people have asked for the recipe!

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  71. LSBOctober 27, 2017 at 8:20 AM

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  72. UnknownOctober 27, 2017 at 11:09 AM

    My kids love the Triple Cheesy Mac and Cheese, thanks for the recipe. Queenass4203@yahoo.com

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  73. RusthawkOctober 27, 2017 at 4:11 PM

    My favorite slow cooker recipe is pork roast, great for shredded pork enchiladas and tacos.

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  74. AnnLouise TagueOctober 27, 2017 at 7:15 PM

    The Slow Cooker Mac & Cheese is to die for.....as close to heaven you can be on earth❤️
    This will be the dish I bring to the Family Christmas and I know it will be the biggest hit (there are 50+ of us) can't wait! atague1956@yahoo.com

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  75. UnknownOctober 27, 2017 at 10:15 PM

    I love to make BBQ RIBS in the slow cooker. Coming home after work to the smell is wonderful and dinner is half way done. Love it! My email is shellfarr2000@yahoo.com. Thanks for the Mac n cheese recipe. Looks yummy and I will make it soon :)

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  76. KeniaOctober 28, 2017 at 1:04 AM

    Right now my favorite recipe is Chili! Thanks for the chance to win. kpgminnie(at)gmail(dot)com

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  77. UnknownOctober 28, 2017 at 2:38 AM

    Hi Donna,

    I'm a southern girl so I love soul food. My favorite slow cooker meal is ox tails or lima beans or black eyed peas with smoked turkey wings. Try them you will love it ����

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  78. UnknownOctober 28, 2017 at 4:53 AM

    I love the Mississippi pork roast in a slow cooker! I love pepperchinis so I’ll eat them any way I can ☺️

    For the Mac and cheese, do you think other cheeses like Gouda could substitute for the pepper jack? Not the biggest fan of that cheese but would love to try this!

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  79. UnknownOctober 28, 2017 at 10:55 AM

    I’ve made this Mac & Cheese before & IT’S one of my favorite slow cooker recipes! My kids love it.

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  80. UnknownOctober 28, 2017 at 11:24 AM

    This looks divine, and I love thinking about substituting different cheeses. I think I'm going to try this with Gruyere and Swiss, with maybe a little Roquefort thrown in.

    My fave ever slow cooker recipe is Moroccan beef stew, available at the following link... https://www.beefitswhatsfordinner.com/recipes/recipe/1650/moroccan-beef-and-sweet-potato-stew

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  81. UnknownOctober 28, 2017 at 11:52 AM

    Our slow cooker favorite is always venison stew - the long and low makes the meat so tender. Thanks for the comfort food mac and cheese recipe!

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  82. UnknownOctober 28, 2017 at 4:40 PM

    MY Favorite is kielbasa with grape jelly and ketchup slow cooked for a few hours.

    Making this Mac n cheese right now!!!! I’ll re comment once it is done!!!

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  83. rwoodOctober 28, 2017 at 11:55 PM

    I have so many slow cooker recipes that I Love!
    I would say, broccoli beef. Turns out so yummy!
    My email is crwood_1@jotmail.com

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  84. BKNYOctober 29, 2017 at 5:45 AM

    This recipe sounds amazing. I’ll be making it on Halloween for when the kids and moms are tired and come back to my place for a bite. Also using a second slow cooker to keep franks warm and ready to go. I just made this Cilantro Lime Chicken for our annual Halloween party this past Friday. It was a huge hit! Simple, affordable ingredients and so delicious! https://thrivinghomeblog.com/2013/10/slow-cooker-cilantro-lime-chicken-recipe/

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  85. latanya tOctober 29, 2017 at 6:17 AM

    I love making beef stew with carrots and potatoes

    dlatany at gmail dot com

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  86. UnknownOctober 29, 2017 at 8:42 AM

    My family loves your slow cooker lasagna but I just made this Mac and Cheese and it’s amazing! I’m ordering your cookbook now! Amber @ peachpitbrewing.com

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  87. amanda whitleyOctober 29, 2017 at 8:45 AM

    my favorite is the 2-Ingredient Crockpot Salsa Chicken.
    heavensent1988(at)yahoo(dot)com

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  88. snowwolf222October 29, 2017 at 8:48 AM

    Chili is my favorite thing to cook in a slow cooker.

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  89. blazingdane01October 29, 2017 at 9:41 AM

    Tis the season for making chili!! My favorite time if the year!

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  90. Elizabeth BrooksOctober 29, 2017 at 10:09 AM

    I live making pork carnitas

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  91. Mary KayOctober 29, 2017 at 12:36 PM

    Your pulled pork is always in demand when I go to a pot luck. And do I ever need a new crockpot. Mine is around 20 years old! thanks!

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  92. UnknownOctober 29, 2017 at 1:50 PM

    Would you be able to make this with gluten free pasta? If so which one would you recommend? New to the gluten free stuff ��

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  93. UnknownOctober 29, 2017 at 2:00 PM

    The Olive Garden chicken vino blanco recipe is so yummy!

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  94. UnknownOctober 29, 2017 at 2:02 PM

    The Olive Garden chicken vino blanco is my favorite! Very yummy and easy!

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  95. Sue RichardsOctober 29, 2017 at 2:30 PM

    My fav is the mac n cheese.. Do creamy with a little kick..

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  96. FireRunner2379October 29, 2017 at 4:33 PM

    My favorite slow cooker recipe is overnight oatmeal. I like mine with apples, raisins, pecans, cinnamon, nutmeg, cloves and pure maple syrup. One of my secret ingredients is a bit of apple cider that was previously boiled down. The aroma in the house upon waking up is truly amazing!
    jlammers002 at woh dot rr dot com

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  97. UnknownOctober 29, 2017 at 4:44 PM

    We really like the Sweet potatoe casserole. I also make candied sweet potatoes, which is a family recipe. I am going to try this mac and cheese recipe, sounds yummy.

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  98. Rachel TravisOctober 29, 2017 at 5:16 PM

    Buffalo chicken! Super easy! Chicken / Franks Red Hot Buffalo Sauce/ at the end, add sour cream or ranch dressing! Shred and serve on rolls.

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  99. Kristin October 30, 2017 at 10:48 AM

    This is now my favorite slow cooker meal, so Triple Cheesy Mac and Cheese! It's so good!!

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  100. Happy73October 30, 2017 at 7:09 PM

    I am going to make this looks yummy. My favorite to cook in slow cooker is pork butt roast with a little barbeque sauce added at the beginning. raparten@yahoo.com.

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  101. Happy73October 30, 2017 at 7:14 PM

    I am going to try this. Would love a bowl now. My favorite is Boston butt pork roast. I add a little sauce at the beginning then add more a the end. raparten@yahoo.com

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  102. janOctober 31, 2017 at 1:47 AM

    I've tried so many of your recipes & ALL were delicious! I made your slow cooker cheese sausage & potatoes recipe last week and it was soooo good! I'm definitely going to try this mac & cheese recipe! email is sammiejanL40 at AOL.com

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  103. maggiemomNovember 3, 2017 at 9:47 AM

    I so enjoy your recipes popping up on my Facebook page!! The photography, layout of your pages are so easy to click and navigate around!! I would love that cook book and so would my 6'3" 14 year old son!!

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  104. maggiemomNovember 3, 2017 at 9:50 AM

    I love seeing your recipes popping up on my facebook page!! Your photography is amazing and always catches my eyes! Not to mention the fab recipes! I make a roast in my old crockpot! Trying this mac recipe tonight. WE would love that cookbook! My 14 year old 6'4" son would enjoy it too!!

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  105. MargaretNovember 4, 2017 at 8:41 AM

    Made this last night. Yum. Going to make it again Wednesday for potluck. Have you ever doubled it?

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  106. UnknownNovember 5, 2017 at 12:57 PM

    Trying it tonite as Lobster mac and cheese

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  107. AnonymousNovember 8, 2017 at 7:24 AM

    I just put everything together, stirred to coat the noodles and turned on the crook pot. But . . . the pasta is not covered with the milk and cream. Is that ok? I had to do 2 1/2 times the recipe (office party). Help.

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  108. Cheap SusanNovember 9, 2017 at 9:41 AM

    Im wondering if you used regular pasta, or the kind that is "No Boil", or if it matters. I have a box of the large elbows of the NO BOIL variety, but would like to know, for future, if I could use normal/regular pasta for this dish. My favorite crockpot recipe is Spaghetti sauce with chicken pieces, meatballs, or Italian sausage links. Whole tomatoes, onion, garlic, basil, parsley, oregano,cook for 4 hrs, add browned chicken pieces (whole with bone), cooked meat balls, or cooked and halved and cook for another 4 hours. MMM so good, and smells amazing! I missed the drawing, but I still wanted to participate. :)

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  109. Tibbledebbi@gmail.comNovember 9, 2017 at 10:12 AM

    Roast potatoes carrot's onions cooked all day! My family loves it! I really need a new slow cooker mine was my mothers and the lid doesn't latch anymore! Lol

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  110. ElaineNovember 10, 2017 at 7:26 AM

    This family is a cheese eating family and we have found a favorite Mac N Cheese. Slow Cooker Triple Cheesy Mac and Cheese is by far our favorite. Thank you for all of the awesome tasteful recipes that you share. elainepirkle@gmail.com

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  111. UnknownNovember 11, 2017 at 8:47 PM

    This recipe is amazing!! I will definitely be making this, without the pepper. I also love making mashed cauliflower in my slow cooker!! therman199@yahoo.com

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  112. UnknownNovember 11, 2017 at 8:51 PM

    This recipe is amazing!! I will definitely be making this on thanksgiving as well as my slow cooker mashed cauliflower! Please keep the recipes coming!! therman199@yahoo.com

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  113. AnonymousNovember 11, 2017 at 9:32 PM

    This Mac and cheese recipe is my new fav! Yummy!

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  114. CatNovember 12, 2017 at 4:21 AM

    My favorite is potato and cheese soup. clgrimes17@gmail.com

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  115. AnonymousNovember 13, 2017 at 4:37 AM

    Can you tell me if I can substitute the pepper jack cheese foe a different one? My family does not like the spicy cheeses but I don't want the Mac and cheese to have no taste. Any suggestions?

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  116. AnonymousNovember 15, 2017 at 12:09 PM

    Has anyone tried doubling this recipe? Does is fit in the crockpot? Will be making this for Thanksgiving and would like to double the recipe.

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  117. UnknownNovember 15, 2017 at 12:28 PM

    Can I double the recipe and it turn out just as good?

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  118. UnknownNovember 18, 2017 at 9:21 AM

    My favorite personal recipe is creamy ranch chicken. I serve it over mashed potatoes and eat until I hurt. I can't wait to try this mac & cheese recipe for our Christmas party!

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  119. UnknownNovember 18, 2017 at 9:22 AM

    My favorite personal recipe is creamy ranch chicken. I serve it over mashed potatoes and eat until I hurt. I can't wait to try this mac & cheese recipe for our friends' Christmas party!

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  120. RebeccaNovember 18, 2017 at 6:49 PM

    Hi Donna,

    I am making this recipe for a large group and I am wondering if it will come out the same if I double the recipe!! Thanks in advance 😊

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  121. Chris KaitlynNovember 19, 2017 at 1:56 PM

    The Mac and Cheese recipe is Totally devine. We will be making this often!!!

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  122. AnonymousNovember 20, 2017 at 8:49 AM

    Can ypu make this recipe as is in 3qt crockpot?

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  123. UnknownNovember 20, 2017 at 10:34 PM

    My favorite slow cooker recipe is corned beef and cabbage. Put it in the night before on low and enjoy for lunch..

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  124. UnknownNovember 20, 2017 at 10:36 PM

    My favorite slow cooker recipe is corned beef and cabbage Put it in the night before on low and enjoy for lunch.

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  125. Emily PoffNovember 21, 2017 at 7:59 AM

    My favorite slow cooker recipe is Salisbury steak. If we didn’t have a crock pot, we wouldn’t ever eat supper! This recipe looks amazing! Can’t wait to try it. I have pinned it for my menu next week.

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  126. UnknownNovember 23, 2017 at 5:41 AM

    Lov making slow cooker lasagna !! So good making this Mac and cheese today ����

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  127. UnknownNovember 23, 2017 at 5:42 AM

    My favorite is the slow cooker lasagna ! Trying this Mac and cheese today !!

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  128. UnknownNovember 24, 2017 at 5:36 PM

    I absolutely love to make a roast beef dinner with potatoes, carrots and onions in a crock pot. My crockpot is all but shot and love the idea of possibly winning a new one along with a signed copy of your new cookbook! Thank you so much.

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  129. UnknownNovember 24, 2017 at 5:39 PM

    I absolutely love to make a beef chuck roast dinner in my crockpot with potatoes, carrots and onions. It’s definitely comfort food to my family. My current crockpot has seen better days and I’m excited at the possibility of winning a new crockpot along with a signed copy of your new cookbook. Thank you for this awesome opportunity!!

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  130. UnknownNovember 27, 2017 at 4:53 AM

    Mississippi Pot Roast is my favorite so far..... but I am more than willing to try your recipes in the hopes of finding another favorite :) Considering doing an "all slow cooker" meal for christmas, and this would fit right in!

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  131. UnknownNovember 27, 2017 at 6:06 PM

    Chili, soups, beans, Mac & cheese... but the best part is taking the easy recipes & sharing with our daughter.

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  132. UnknownNovember 27, 2017 at 6:08 PM

    chili, soups, beans, Mac & cheese... but the best is the easy recipes that we can share with our daughter learning to cook and a constant change of the menu... thank you.

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  133. LaurelNovember 28, 2017 at 12:22 AM

    Can't wait to try your cheesy mac & cheese; but my favorite slow cooker recipe is baked beans. gcwhitney@msn.com

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  134. CanadianRose81November 28, 2017 at 3:04 PM

    My boyfriend does most of the cooking between us, but I do something every now and then. I'd like to try this, but my boyfriend isn't big on cream cheese being in Mac and cheese. With everything else that's in it, can you even taste the cream cheese in it?
    Thanks

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  135. AnonymousNovember 30, 2017 at 11:30 AM

    I love this recipe for mac & - I made it once and then forgot where the recipe was, so I couldn't make it again. So glad it came back around to Facebook! Wish I hadn't missed the contest for a free slow-cooker - I really need one! I had it on my Christmas list (for me to buy for myself) but just lost my job, so that is out. glenna.thurston@gmail.com

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  136. GreenNinaDecember 1, 2017 at 5:15 PM

    Omg I am so excited to make this macaroni tomorrow!!! I couldn’t live without my slow cooker since we only have one income and three of all have this goofy collagen defect, lol!!

    My favorite recipe: Southwest Delight!!
    One yellow onion diced, 3 ribs of celery, two large carrots diced, one clove garlic minced & one pound ground beef cooked and drained (I wash the beef mixture with hot water)
    One can each with liquids if doing pasta:
    Kidney, pinto & black beans, title & southwest corn
    One pkg of your fav taco seasoning
    One tbsp beef better than Bouillon.
    One small pkg of pasta + 1 cup of water


    My kid will either make this with biscuits on top for a stew, inside corn taco shells, over cornbread or with pasta

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  137. CelesteDecember 6, 2017 at 7:10 AM

    I love any kind of soup in the slow cooker, but I can't WAIT to try this recipe!!!

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    1. Holli@TheSlowRoastedItalianDecember 6, 2017 at 7:12 AM

      Thanks so much, Celeste! Enjoy and let us know how it goes!

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  138. ChristinaDecember 21, 2017 at 7:24 PM

    Hi just checking to see what cheese I can sub for the pepper jack. I LOVE spice but I don't want to give the little one a lot of spice so can you recommend another cheese to use? Is this recipe even "spicy"? Thanks so much!

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  139. BarbaraJanuary 10, 2018 at 2:34 PM

    My husand and our race car pit crew love it when I make chili in the Crock-Pot. I can't wait to make this Mac and cheese recipe,the baked recipe I usually make takes so long to prepare by the time I make the cheese sauce then assemble it then bake it. A new crock pot would be great so the crew could have 2 Terrific meal choices.

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    1. Holli@TheSlowRoastedItalianJanuary 11, 2018 at 6:57 AM

      Awesome! Enjoy and let us know how it goes!

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  140. enchantedJanuary 17, 2018 at 1:10 PM

    Oh the mac and cheese...the mac and cheese! Thanks for a chance to win!

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  141. AnonymousJanuary 27, 2018 at 7:26 PM

    Your description for the Mac & Cheese says use "corkscrew spirals", your recipe says cellentani or cavatappi, but your picture shows plain old macaroni. Call me picky (and I know one can choose for themselves), but I'm new to your website and want more consistency.

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    1. AnonymousNovember 25, 2018 at 9:58 AM

      The picture shows cavatappi... the creaminess of the sauce just makes it not as noticeable

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  142. UnknownFebruary 11, 2018 at 5:13 PM

    Has anyone made this Triple Mac and Cheese if so how do you get it creamy> I could not find those noodles so I used shells. Any suggestions would be apprciated

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  143. UnknownFebruary 11, 2018 at 5:31 PM

    Has any one made this slow cooker mac and cheese? I couldnt find the noodles that were in the recipe so I used medium shells. Also how can I make it creamy as it was not. Any help would be appreciated. Thanks

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    1. UnknownMay 28, 2018 at 12:38 PM

      Yes. The first time i made this i could not find the noodles at my store. I used rotini and came out perfect

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  144. UnknownMay 14, 2018 at 7:41 AM

    I can’t wait to make this for the wife and kids. But my kids are 3 & 1...what would be a good alternative to the pepper jack cheese and cayenne pepper? Thanks

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  145. UnknownMay 28, 2018 at 12:37 PM

    Im cooking this for a second time and in a 5qt. Not enough liquid to cover all the macaroni...any suggestions?

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  146. UnknownSeptember 30, 2018 at 7:48 AM

    Im in love with this macaroni, definitely my favorite!

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  147. UnknownOctober 10, 2018 at 12:32 PM

    Please help me!! How do i male this if i dont own a crockpot? Thank you

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  148. MarinaNovember 17, 2018 at 10:16 AM

    Can this recipe be doubled? Making this today for a Friendsgiving and would love a reply soon!

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  149. UnknownNovember 23, 2018 at 10:03 AM

    I made this yesterday and it came out wonderful. I left it on warm setting and continued to added whole milk and a bit of heavy cream(warm) by time we sat down for dinner it had turned to mushy. What did I do wrong?

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  150. Merrill msmalomar9751@gmail.comJanuary 27, 2019 at 12:07 PM

    Are you able to add a Pinterest click, so that I would be able to save your delicious recipes on Pinterest? I'd really appreciate that. Thank you so much

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  151. Indigo StarryJune 24, 2019 at 7:18 PM

    OMG!!!!!!
    This is the most amazing homemade macaroni and cheese I have ever had! It took me little time to make and allowed me to spend more time with my daughter. It was a double blessing. I will definitely be making this again and again and again!

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  152. chichiJune 29, 2019 at 6:42 AM

    Thank you for this recipe! I made it as follows and both my husband and i really enjoyed it. It only took an 1 1/2 hours in our instant pot on low. I will make this one again.

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  153. Gavin ThompsonNovember 20, 2019 at 4:20 PM

    Can I use plain old elbow noodles?

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