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My wife declared this potluck macaroni and cheese our go-to dish for family get-togethers. I agree, it’s not just darned good but it makes a mighty big batch to boot. You can make it in a (big) crockpot or on the stovetop (in a pretty big pot). It’s creamy, cheesy and downright yummy. And I do mean mega creamy and mega cheesy, too. No one is gonna be screaming for more cheese. Even Aunt Etna, the cheese-loving picky one!
The Mexican cheese adds a wonderfully different flavor but it doesn’t make the dish spicy. If you want to spice up your mac and cheese, substitute Mexican Velveeta. It has jalapenos added in for a nice little kick. Don’t worry, it won’t be so hot that it’ll run grandma off. But you might want to warn her a bit.
Like Having A Cheesy Canvas For Other Flavors
You can make hundreds more variations on this recipe for potluck macaroni and cheese. I like to add drained jarred chopped pimentos. Or chopped roasted red bell peppers. Or roasted green chiles or jalapenos. The possibilities are endless. Oh, and don’t be afraid to use different kinds of cheeses.
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Cheese Me!
For maximum cheese melty gooeyness, shred the cheese fresh at home. I used to dread doing it so I bought the bagged stuff. Already shredded. You know, from the ‘wall of shredded cheeses’ at my grocery store. Well, turns out that stuff has stuff added that makes it not melt as good as the just-shredded-by-yours-truly stuff. So I bought this little shredder (it also grates!) and let me tell you, it’s a cheese shredding beast! I can blow through a pound of cheese lickity split! And cleanup is easy too! I love it!
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This isn’t meant to be the diet version of mac and cheese, though. Don’t go using 2% milk and what-not. It’s mac-and-cheese. Not a salad.
Also try my mac and cheese soup.
Potluck Macaroni and Cheese
Equipment
Ingredients
- 3 cups elbow macaroni
- 16 ounces Velveeta cubed
- 2 cups Mexican cheese blend shredded
- 2 cups white cheddar cheese shredded, can substitute any shredded white cheese
- 1 ยพ cups whole milk
- 12 ounces evaporated milk
- ยพ cup unsalted butter melted
- 3 large eggs lightly beaten
Instructions
- Cook macaroni according to package directions. Drain well.
- Transfer to a 5 quart or larger slow cooker that has been sprayed with non-stick spray.
- Stir in the remaining ingredients.
- Cook, covered, on low for 2-1/2 hours, stirring every 30 minutes.
Notes
Nutrition
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