3 Easy slow cooker recipes to make Thanksgiving dinner a breeze

Slow cooker macaroni and cheese recipe

Adapted from Taste of Home

Serves about 8

Ingredients: 

• 16 ounces macaroni, ziti or penne pasta
• 1/2 cup butter, melted
• 2 eggs, beaten
• 3 cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese
• 12 ounces evaporated milk
• 1/2 cup 2% milk
• 1/2 cup heavy cream
• 1 cup shredded white cheddar cheese
• Salt and pepper
• 1/3 cup breadcrumbs

Directions: 

1. Bring a pot of water to a boil and add pasta. Cook pasta until al dente (soft but still a bit firm), or about six minutes. Rinse and place into a lightly greased slow cooker.
2. In a large mixing bowl, mix butter, eggs, sharp cheddar cheese, evaporated milk, milk, cream and salt and pepper with a whisk. Pour mixture over the noodles. Set the slow cooker to low and cook for about 3-1/2 hours.
3. Sprinkle mixture with additional one cup of white cheddar cheese and breadcrumbs. Cook another 20 to 30 minutes, or until cheese is melted and breadcrumbs are golden brown.

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