Ingredients
Scale
1 16 oz box Elbow Macaroni
2 1/2 Cups Whole Milk, plus more for serving
1 12 oz can Evaporated Milk
1/2 Cup Heavy Cream
4 TBS Unsalted Butter
1 tsp Kosher Salt
1 tsp Grizzly Herb Rub
1/2 tsp Ground Black Pepper
1/4 tsp Paprika
1/8 tsp Cayenne
1/4 lb American Cheese, cubed
1 8 oz. bag Shredded Sharp Cheddar Cheese
1 Cup Shredded Smoked Gouda Cheese
Instructions
- In a 6 to 8-quart slow-cooker, stir together the macaroni, whole milk, evaporated milk, heavy cream, butter, salt, pepper, paprika, and cayenne.
- Cover and cook on high for 30 minutes. Stir the mixture, cover, and cook until the noodles are almost tender, about 25 minutes more. (Check the noodles — if they are still too firm, continue to cook in 10-minute increments until they are tender, with a slight bite.)
- With the slow cooker still on high heat, add the American cheese, gently folding it into the macaroni with a rubber spatula until almost melted. Working in three batches, gently fold in the cheddar and gouda, making sure the cheese is fully melted before adding the next batch.
- Serve immediately or set the slow cooker to warm until dinner time.
Notes
- When holding the mac and cheese on warm for serving, gently stir occasionally and fold in 2 tablespoons of warm milk, as needed, to loosen the sauce.
- Also a great tasty cheesy recipe for Sunday Fun Day!