4cupsshredded medium cheddar cheese (I used 2 cups cheddar and 2 cups white Vermont cheddar)divided
Instructions
Spray the liner of a 6 quart or similar size crockpot with cooking spray.
Parboil the macaroni in salted water for 5 minutes. Drain well pour into the bottom of the slow cooker.
In a large bowl, whisk together milk, evaporated milk, cheese soup (or cheez whiz) butter, salt, black pepper, ground mustard, paprika and eggs until fully combined.
Pour sauce over macaroni adding 3 cups shredded cheese. Gently mix to combine.
Cover and cook on high for 2 hours or on low for 3, stirring halfway through. (Adjust times as needed depending on your slow cooker.)
Uncover and sprinkle with reserved 1 cup shredded cheese. Let stand 10 minutes to melt then serve.
Notes
It's important to use freshly grated cheese for slow cooker macaroni and cheese. The preservatives used for preventing pre-shredded cheese from clumping can cause the sauce to separate.
Can I make this macaroni and cheese in the oven? Yes, you can! Cook the macaroni in salted water until al dente per the package instructions. Mix with the remaining ingredients per the recipe then pour into a 13 x 9 inch casserole dish. Bake in a preheated 350°F oven for 35-45 minutes or until bubbly and golden.