This Mac and Cheese for a Crowd has only a few ingredients and comes together easily. Set it and forget it in the slow cooker so you can enjoy the party and not be stuck in the kitchen.
I’ve been making this mac and cheese recipe for years. It’s always my go-to when people are coming over. The pasteurized cheese spread melts perfectly with the pasta to create this deliciously cheesy dish that goes with literally any main dish that you are servings – hot dogs, hamburgers or smoked meats.
Did you just say ‘pasteurized cheese spread’?
Yes, yes I did. It still exists and it’s truly THE BEST way to make this mac and cheese. While I do not keep it in my fridge on a regular basis this recipe is one reason why you might want to keep it on hand.
This recipe calls for only half the amount of pasteurized cheese spread. I made this twice in a month for my son’s birthday and then a pool party so all I was out was 2 boxes of pasta and two cans of evaporated milk. Total cost for this macaroni and cheese for 2 parties: Less than $11.00. Double bonus: This mac and cheese for a crowd is very economical.
How to make Mac and Cheese for a Crowd:
Cook the elbow pasta according to package directions and drain.
Add the drained pasta to a greased slow cooker.
Cube 1/2 the package of pasteurized cheese spread. Place on top of the pasta in the slow cooker.
Shake the evaporated milk then open and pour over the pasta and cheese.
In a small bowl add the garlic powder, onion powder, black pepper, and parsley flakes. Stir to combine then pour over the pasta and cheese.
Stir to completely combine all the ingredients together.
Cover and set the slow cooker as follows:
Since the pasta will continue to cook in the slow cooker *do not* leave on high heat for very long.
- Serving immediately – set the slow cooker to high for up to 10 minutes, stirring often.
- Eating within 30 minutes – set the slow cooker to low, stirring every 10 minutes.
- Waiting longer than an hour – set the slow cooker to keep warm, stirring every 20 minutes.
And here you are……
From our home in the Bottom Left of the Mitten to yours ~ Enjoy!
Mac and Cheese for a Crowd
Ingredients
- 16 ounces elbow pasta cooked according to package directions
- 16 ounces pasteurized cheese spread this is 1/2 of the 32 ounce package
- 12 ounces evaporated milk shaken
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1/4 tsp onion powder
- 1/8 tsp black pepper
- 1 tsp parsley flakes
Instructions
- Cook the elbow pasta according to package directions and drain.
- Add the drained pasta to a greased slow cooker.
- Cube 1/2 the package of pasteurized cheese spread. Place on top of the pasta in the slow cooker.
- Shake the evaporated milk then open and pour over the pasta and cheese.
- In a small bowl add the garlic powder, onion powder, black pepper and parsley flakes. Stir to combine then pour over the pasta and cheese.
- Stir to completely combine all the ingredients together.
- Cover and set according to timing below. Enjoy!
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Notes
- Serving immediately – set the slow cooker to high for up to 10 minutes, stirring often.
- Eating within 30 minutes – set the slow cooker to low, stirring every 10 minutes.
- Waiting longer than an hour – set the slow cooker to warm, stirring every 20 minutes.
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