Potluck Mac N Cheese Food

POTLUCK BACON MAC & CHEESE

Steps:

• Fold two 18-in.-long pieces of foil into two 18x4-in. strips. Line perimeter of a 4-qt. slow cooker with foil strips; spray with cooking spray., In a large skillet, cook bacon over medium heat until crisp, stirring occasionally. Remove with a slotted spoon; drain on paper towels, reserving drippings. In same skillet, heat 2 tablespoons bacon drippings over medium heat; cook pasta in drippings 2 minutes or until edges turn translucent. Transfer to slow cooker., In same skillet, heat 1/4 cup bacon drippings over medium heat. Add flour, garlic powder, onion powder and, if desired, paprika. Cook and stir 1-2 minutes or until flour begins to turn pale golden brown. Gradually whisk in milk and broth. Bring to a boil, stirring constantly; cook and stir 1-2 minutes or until thickened. Stir in cheeses; transfer to slow cooker. Stir in pasta. Cook, covered, on low 2-3 hours or until pasta is tender. Top with bacon.

POTLUCK MACARONI AND CHEESE

Steps:

• Heat oven to 350. Boil macaroni as desired on box.
• Heat margaine in a 3-quart saucepan over medium heat.
• Cook onions in margarine for about 2 minutes.
• Stir in flour, salt, and pepper. Cook until mixture bubbles.
• Stir in milk. Heat to boiling stirring constantly.
• Remove pan from heat and add Velveeta cubes.Stir cheese until melted.
• Put macaroni in an ungreased casserole dish and pour cheese mixture into dish. Stir until macaroni is completely coated.
• Stir in shredded cheddar.
• Bake for about 35 to 40 minutes or until bubbly.

POTLUCK MACARONI AND CHEESE

Steps:

• Cook macaroni according to package instructions for al dente and drain.
• Transfer to a greased 5 quart slow cooker and stir in remaining ingredients.
• Cook, covered, on low until a thermometer reads at least 160 (2 to 2 1/4 hours, stirring once).

POTLUCK MAC-N-CHEESE

Steps:

• 1. Preheat oven to 350°F. Melt butter in large saucepan on medium heat. Whisk in flour. Cook 2 minutes, stirring constantly. Gradually stir in milk. Cook until mixture thickens, stirring constantly. Add cubed VELVEETA. Cook and stir until VELVEETA is melted. Stir in cooked, crumbled bacon. Stir in macaroni, tossing to coat pasta thoroughly with sauce.
• 2. Spoon into a buttered 9x13 casserole dish.
• 3. Bake 45 minutes, uncovered, or until bubbly and slightly browned on top.

CROCK POT MACARONI & CHEESE

Steps:

• Boil the macaroni in water for six minutes. Drain.
• In a medium saucepan, mix butter and cheese. Stir until the cheese melts.
• In slow cooker, combine cheese mixture and add the eggs (I omitted the eggs), sour cream, soup, salt, milk, mustard and pepper. Add the drained macaroni and stir again.
• Cook on low for 2 1/2 hours, stirring occasionally.