By just opening the lid to stir the contents can make the internal temperature drop by 10☏ to 15☏. Try to resist as much as possible the temptation to open the lid while it's cooking as the slow cooker loses heat. If you are not familiar with the term 'al dente', it means cooking the pasta so it's still chewy and form and that it will hold its shape when the sauce is added to it. When making Mac and Cheese, it's important to cook the pasta al dente to ensure to best texture possible. Tips for Mac and Cheese Adding in the eggs is optional.

Cook on low for 2 ½ hours, stirring occasionally. It can keep up to 3 months if properly stored in the refrigerator. In a slow cooker, combine cheese mixture and add the eggs (I omitted the eggs), sour cream, soup, salt, milk, mustard and pepper. Check it out! My preferred method is baking it in the oven.Īnd don't throw away that bacon grease! Bacon is expensive and the grease is great for making Scrambled Eggs, Grilled Cheese, Popcorn and even hash browns. If you struggle to make bacon perfectly, I've put together a short tutorial on How to Make Perfect Bacon - 3 Ways. If you've ever wondered what part of the pig Bacon comes from check out the picture below. If you are looking for a Mac & Cheese recipe that uses the traditional method, check out my delicious Kim Kardashian's Mac & Cheese, my Easy Baked Mac and Cheese, my Mexican Taco Mac & Cheese and my Mac & Cheese with Green Onions and Ham. A modern variation to preparing Mac & Cheese is in a saucepan on top of the stove or in a slow cooker.

The traditional way of making macaroni and cheese is in a casserole baked in the oven. Sure you can get some out of a box, but for the same amount of prep time, you can have this delicious Mac & Cheese with Bacon. This Low and Slow Mac and Cheese recipe is perfect for those days where you just don’t have much time on your hands but you CRAVE Mac & Cheese.

Best ever slow cooker mac and cheese