I bought some Velveeta last week when it was on sale and noodles are always super cheap, so this is a very budget friendly meal!
If you can make the kind from the box, you can make this. LOL This is a recipe any beginner or seasoned Slow Cooker can handle! Give it a try!
Oh, and one of our readers requested this during our last giveaway! I hope she enjoys it!
Creamy Velveeta Shells and Cheese
Ingredients:
1 12oz. can Evaporated Milk
3 cups Milk
3/4lb. Pasta shells (I used the minis, but use whatever pasta you want!)
1/2 stick Butter
16oz. Velveeta Cheese
1 tsp. salt
1/8 tsp. pepper
Directions:
Spray your slow cooker insert with non-stick spray (I used a Reynolds Slow Cooker liner
because they are awesome!)
because they are awesome!)In your insert, pour the evaporated milk, milk, pasta, butter, salt and pepper and give a little stir.
Cook on LOW for 4 hours stirring occasionally.
Cut your velveeta up into smaller pieces add to your slow cooker.
Stir it in.
Put the lid back on and turn it on HIGH. Go back about 10 minutes later. Stir it up. It should be just about ready to go. If not, let it cook a few minutes longer.
Serve and Enjoy!
did you boil the noodles before putting them in thr crock pot?
ReplyDeleteBetsy, nope! Put them in UNCOOKED! :)
ReplyDeletelooks delicious, will try it soon
ReplyDeleteMade this for the second time very yummy! Definitely one of the best mac and cheese recipes and so easy to make!
ReplyDeleteThis is awesome. I made it all the time, mainly for potlucks at work. :)
ReplyDeleteHave you ever doubled this? I'm curious to know if the pasta cooks through all the way if the recipe is doubled. I am making mac & cheese for my son's birthday party, and want to make sure that I have enough.
ReplyDeleteDid you double it? How did it turn out?
DeleteDo you add everything at one time? It says that you cook for 4 hrs and then add cheese? Maybe I am misunderstanding. I am making this today and need to know!! Thank you!
ReplyDeleteYou add the cheese after it cooks for 4 hours.
DeleteDo you cook the pasta for four hours or the milk mixture for four hours?
DeleteSara, as stated in the directions above, you cook the pasta and milk mixture for 4 hours, then add the cheese after that.
DeleteDoes the pasta cook completely if doubled the recipe?
ReplyDeleteI've never doubled it. As long as you use a bigger crock, it should cook just fine.
DeleteI am trying a double batch tonight but when I add the cheese I am also going to add Lil Smokies. Hope it works out.
Deletehow did it turn out doubled and with the lil smokies added?
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ReplyDeleteWhat kind of milk did you use? whole, 2% or skim?
ReplyDeleteYou can use whichever type of milk you wish ;)
DeleteTrying it tonight, I hope it turns out good! I just wanted to know, does all of the velveeta cheese melt?
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DeleteYes it does
ReplyDeleteFollowed instructions. It was a mushy mess. :((( so disappointed. I think four hours was to long for me. About 2.5 hours into cooking, I thought it looked done. Should have went my gut :(
ReplyDeleteTimes always vary depending on the size of your crock and if it cooks hotter or cooler than the average slow cooker.
Deleteif you're using a large slow cooker (5 qt-6 qt), cooking tine in half.
DeleteIf I make this then leave it on the 'warm' setting on the crock pot for a couple of hours afterwards, is it likely to overcook?
ReplyDeleteI can't say for sure, but I think the most that would happen is it might get a little crispy in the hot spot of your slow cooker. (Every slow cooker has one)
DeleteWhat is the number of 1 cup servings with the original amounts?
ReplyDeleteI would say 2 1/2-3 cups
DeleteHow do you do this "stovetop"?
ReplyDeleteI've never done it stovetop, so I'm not sure.
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