Crock Pot Macaroni
Crock pot or slow cooker may not be a must on the kitchen shelves today. But there was a time when they were quite popular. If cheese is on your menu, the crock pot macaroni can be a delight.
Slow cooker or crock pot refers to a stand-alone appliance/product which has a heating element and a ceramic casserole dish to cook food. The cooking is done with slow, moist heat and is an extended one. The world of food and recipe writers is versatile and loaded with fascinating techniques, equipments and their names. The crock pot gives you the advantage of unattended cooking for long hours, provided the temperature is just appropriate. Many believe the taste to be superior to the usually cooked recipes.
Slow cooking has been practiced since fire was known to mankind. Primarily, it was meant to soften up the tough slabs of meat and other edible items. In prehistoric times, cooking inadvertently involved wild root plants, which were put in a slow burning fire pit for an entire day. This allowed the nutrition to be released, making them much tenderer and tastier to eat. Crock pots are not limited to stews and soups only. You can slow cook many things like pasta dishes, steamed puddings and even breads.
Macaroni, popular in the United Kingdom since the Victorian Age, is a favorite for many people (especially kids). It is easy to cook and gives you the flexibility to enjoy your own flavor and accompaniments. The medieval Italian sources have words about the macaroni. Pasta and cheese casseroles have been found mentioned in the oldest medieval cookbooks.
The crock pot macaroni can be easily prepared according to your ingredients. The cooking takes time. So ensure that you have sufficient time to leave the taste buds anxiously waiting. With little preparation, you can serve a steaming hot recipe. Crock Pot cooking is an easy and affordable way to prepare meals. You do not require any of the expert culinary skills. Just the basic knowledge of cooking would work.
Complexity level
Easy
Time taken
5-6 hours
Ingredients
1. 2 eggs
2. 1/2 lb. elbow macaroni pasta
3. 12 oz. can evaporated milk
4. 1-1/2 cups milk
5. 3 cups shredded cheddar cheese
6. 1 cup shredded American cheese
7. 1/4 cup grated parmesan cheese
8. 1/2 tsp. salt
9. 1/8 tsp. white pepper
10. 1/2 tsp. onion powder (or finely chopped onions)
11. 1/8 tsp. garlic powder
Process
Prepare â Take a slow cooker or crock pot. Put nonstick cooking spray on the inside of the cooker. Take a large bowl and beat the eggs. Mix the fresh and evaporated milks while beating the eggs. Mix together uncooked macaroni, shredded cheese (all three types), salt, pepper, onion and garlic. Combine together everything properly using a spatula.
Cook â Put the mix which you have prepared (as above) into 4 qaurt crock pot. After you have put in the mix, cook uninterrupted over low temperature. Cooking shall be complete in 5-6 hours.
Eat â Enjoy your crock pot macaroni cheesy and fresh. You can cook in advance for a treat due for the evening.
Tips
- Slow cooker has near boiling temperature food and liquid within. Avoid any contacts to result is serious burns.
- While cooking, avoid stirring or removing the lid.
- Be careful with the temperature to avoid burning.
