Ingredients:

  • 1 lb dry elbow macaroni
  • 475ml whole milk
  • 350ml evaporated milk
  • 8 oz Velveeta, cubed
  • 4 oz cream cheese, softened and cubed
  • 115g of sliced butter
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 1 tsp onion powder
  • 1/2 tsp smoked paprika
  • 1/2 tsp dry mustard powder
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1/4 tsp black pepper

Instructions:

  1. Prep the vessel. Grease the insert of a 6 quart slow cooker generously with butter or non stick spray. Note: This creates a barrier that prevents the starch from bonding to the ceramic.
  2. Combine the base. Add the dry macaroni, 475ml whole milk, 350ml evaporated milk, garlic powder, onion powder, smoked paprika, dry mustard, salt, and pepper.
  3. Submerge the pasta. Stir gently to ensure the pasta is submerged in the liquid. Note: Any dry noodles sticking out will remain crunchy.
  4. Add the fats. Distribute the cubes of cream cheese, Velveeta, and the 115g of sliced butter evenly over the top of the pasta.
  5. The no stir rule. Do not stir at this stage; the melting fats will slowly coat the noodles from the top down as they cook.
  6. Seal and heat. Cover the slow cooker and set it to LOW.
  7. Wait for hydration. Cook for 1 hour 45 minutes to 2 hours 30 minutes, keeping the lid firmly closed for at least the first 90 minutes.
  8. Check for tenderness. Test a noodle at the 2 hour mark; it should be soft but still hold its shape. until tender and fully hydrated.
  9. The emulsification stir. Stir the mixture thoroughly to combine the melted cheese, butter, and starch rich milk into a uniform sauce. until glossy and velvety.
  10. Final adjustment. Add a splash of warm milk if you prefer a thinner, soupier consistency before serving. until the sauce reaches your desired sheen. Nashville Hot Chicken and Mac n Cheese for 4 — Get the ultimate Nashville Hot Chicken and Mac n Cheese recipe balancing fier...Pumpkin Cream Cheese Muffins: Bakery Style Baked for 12 Muffins — Master homemade Pumpkin Cream Cheese Muffins with our exact temp chart and st...Creamy Potato and Hamburger Soup - Crock Pot Cheddar — Learn to make the best Creamy Potato and Hamburger Soup with our easy crock p... $img_2$