You can't beat a classic mac n' cheese and this version is made entirely in the slow cooker so you don't have to worry about regular stirring like you do with the stovetop version.
We've used Parmesan and Cheddar in this version, but feel free to use your favourite cheese. Blue cheese and smoked Cheddar work amazingly, too.
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Yields:
4 serving(s)
Prep Time:
10 mins
Cook Time:
1 hr 30 mins
Total Time:
1 hr 40 mins
Cal/Serv:
901
Ingredients
800 ml whole milk, plus extra if needed
250 g mature Cheddar, grated, plus extra to serve
50 g Parmesan or vegetarian hard cheese, finely grated, plus extra to serve
100 g full-fat cream cheese
1 tsp. English mustard powder
400 g macaroni pasta
200 g frozen peas
Directions
Step 1Put the milk, cheeses, mustard powder, and plenty of seasoning into a slow cooker. Stir well, then add macaroni and mix again. Cover with the lid and cook on low for 1hr until pasta is just cooked and the sauce is creamy.
Step 2Place the peas in a sieve in the sink and pour over a kettle of boiling water. Drain, then stir into the macaroni. Recover and cook for a further 20-30min.
Step 3Stir in a splash of milk to loosen, if you like, and serve sprinkled with extra cheese.
GH TIPS:
For a looser sauce, stir in a splash of milk at the end.
For a punchier flavour, you could add a splash of Worcestershire sauce, or a teaspoon of mustard powder for a little punch of acidity.
Feel free to throw in any leftover cooked shredded chicken, cut up piece of sauce or flaked fish towards the end of cooking, just to warm it through.
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