Taking Charge in the Kitchen: Crock Pot Macaroni & Cheese

by Carrie

Want to be your wife's hero next time there's a potluck?  Or want to give her a night off from cooking dinner (and have lots of leftovers)?  Tell her you've got the food thing covered and you'll score some serious bonus points.  This recipe for Macaroni & Cheese is quick, easy, delicious, and pretty much foolproof.

EQUIPMENT: 

• 5 or 6 quart crock pot
• non-stick spray
• large mixing bowl
• large spoon

INGREDIENTS:

• 32 oz. UNCOOKED elbow noodles
• 32 oz. shredded cheese (cheddar or a mix works best)
• 2 T. salt
• 2 tsp. pepper
• 3 T. onion powder
• 9 cups milk
• 1/2 stick of butter

DIRECTIONS:

1. Spray your crock pot liberally with non-stick spray.
2. In a large bowl, combine all the ingredients (except the butter).
3. Transfer mixture to crock pot.
4. Bury the 1/2 stick of butter in the middle of the mixture,
5. Turn your crock pot on low for about 3.5 hours (check after 3).
6. Stir 5 minutes before serving.

That's it.  5 minutes in the kitchen and you're golden.  Can't get much easier than that.  (Just don't forget to check your masterpiece around the 3 hour mark.)

Do you have any quick and easy ways to Take Charge in the kitchen?  If so, let us know!