Slow Cooker Steak Fajitas

I have a slow cooker for the same reason most people have one: it’s easy. But even though I like easy, I love flavor more. I won’t trade taste for convenience, which is why I really liked these slow cooker steak fajitas. The beef simmers low and slow, taking on the great flavors from onion, peppers and salsa, along with a really fantastic fajita seasoning.

Slow Cooker Steak Fajitas

Flavor-Packed Goodness

I topped these slow cooker steak fajitas with a very simple but flavorful sour cream mixture. All you do is take a little sour cream and add chipotles in adobo. In a crunch for time? Just use chipotle salsa instead of chopping chipotles. You can usually find it right by the canned chipotles in the grocery store.

The better the salsa you use the better these fajitas will be. Don’t opt for the cheap stuff. Last thing you want to do is ruin a good dish with meh salsa.

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Slow Cooker Steak Fajitas
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Slow Cooker Steak Fajitas

I won’t trade taste for convenience, which is why I really liked these slow cooker steak fajitas. The beef simmers low and slow, taking on the great flavors from onion, peppers and salsa, along with a really fantastic fajita seasoning.
Course Main
Cuisine American
Keyword crockpot, slow cooker, southwestern, steak
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 8 hours
Total Time 8 hours 15 minutes
Servings 6
Calories 420kcal

Equipment

Ingredients

For the fajitas

  • 2 pounds beef sliced thin (I used ribeye)
  • 1 red bell pepper sliced thin
  • 1 green bell pepper sliced thin
  • 1 sweet onion sliced thin
  • 20 ounces salsa
  • 2 tablespoons fajita seasoning store-bought or make your own using the recipe below
  • flour tortillas or corn, warmed
  • chipotle sour cream for serving (just mix a tablespoon or so of chopped chipotles in adobo with sour cream)

For the fajita seasoning

Instructions

For the fajitas

  • Turn on your slow cooker, setting the temperature to low.
  • Add the salsa then the remaining ingredients except for the tortillas and topping.
  • Cook for 6-8 hours or until the beef is tender.
  • Serve on warmed tortillas topped with chipotle sour cream.

For the fajita seasoning

  • Combine all ingredients. Store unused portion in an air-tight container.

Notes

Don’t be afraid to splash on a little hot sauce or taco sauce too!

Nutrition

Calories: 420kcal | Carbohydrates: 8g | Protein: 27g | Fat: 31g | Saturated Fat: 12g | Trans Fat: 2g | Cholesterol: 107mg | Sodium: 520mg | Potassium: 597mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 1140IU | Vitamin C: 45mg | Calcium: 56mg | Iron: 4mg

Nutritional values are approximate.

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Delicious Slow Cooker Sloppy Joes

My wife said that her mom would approve of these delicious slow cooker Sloppy Joes and that’s all I needed to know. That means they’re not only just good, they’re great. I never got the opportunity to have her mom’s Sloppy Joes, but I know that her mom could cook like nobody’s business.  The perfect thickness and the perfect beefiness, you’ll definitely want seconds of these sandwiches.

Delicious Slow Cooker Sloppy Joes

Makes A Big Batch. And That’s A Good Thing.

This recipe for delicious slow cooker Sloppy Joes makes a good-sized batch, but it’ll disappear quickly. You can also freeze any extra. I like having it on hand because it makes for a great, fast lunch. I just divide it between resealable containers and put it in the freezer. I put two servings-worth in each container. I figure they’ll make for a great dinner some night soon!

For a little kick add a few good pinches of red pepper flake or some big splashes of hot sauce.

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Keep An Open Sandwich

I serve my delicious Sloppy Joes as simply as possible: on toasted hamburger buns, and always open-faced. When I was a little tyke, I would request that my mom get my hamburger buns extra toasty. I liked the contrast between the Sloppy Joe meat mixture and the super crunchy bread. I wasn’t a fan of Soggy Joes. That’s when the sauce has too much time to soak into the bread, getting it … ewww. I also prefer to serve my Sloppy Joes open-faced. You can get twice as much filling in that way. It’s not like I’m going to pick them up anyways!

What If….

I don’t know if I’m the only one that does this or not. But I like to save a bit of the Sloppy Joe meat mixture for topping hot dogs. Yep. Just like chili. But oh so much better. Try it. It’s really great!

Also try my Philly cheesesteak version.

Slow Cooker Sloppy Joes Version 2.0
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Delicious Slow Cooker Sloppy Joes

My wife said that her mom would approve of these slow cooker Sloppy Joes and that’s all I needed to know. That means they’re not only good, they’re great.
Course Main
Cuisine American
Keyword beef, crockpot, slow cooker
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 8 hours 20 minutes
Total Time 8 hours 35 minutes
Servings 8 servings
Calories 586kcal

Ingredients

Instructions

  • Crumble the beef and sausage into a large skillet or Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Saute until almost browned, breaking up the meat as it cooks.
  • Add the onion, stir and continue cooking until it just starts to soften.
  • Drain and transfer to a lightly greased slow cooker.
  • Stir in the remaining ingredients except for the buns.
  • Cover and cook on low for 8 hours. If the mixture gets too dry add a small amount of water and stir. Remember, though, that you do want it to be nice and thick.
  • Serve on buns.

Notes

I also like to serve these open-faced on toasted buns.

Nutrition

Calories: 586kcal | Carbohydrates: 39g | Protein: 29g | Fat: 34g | Saturated Fat: 12g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 101mg | Sodium: 1146mg | Potassium: 663mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 15g | Vitamin A: 599IU | Vitamin C: 17mg | Calcium: 119mg | Iron: 5mg

Nutritional values are approximate.

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Slow Cooker Cheesesteaks

This slow cooker cheesesteak isn’t meant to be Philly cheesesteak. It’s nothing fancy. Oh you could add peppers or whatever if you want, and it’d be great. But for me, what I needed was something tasty, cheesy, meaty and done with minimal trouble. And that’s exactly what I got. This is a great sandwich any time of the year, but it really hit the spot after I had finished shoveling snow out of the driveway. I was hungry. It was slow cooker cheesesteak time.

Slow Cooker Cheesesteaks

Beefy Cheesy Deliciousness

You can use fresh ribeye, sliced super thin, if you want. For my slow cooker cheesesteaks I used the pre-sliced frozen ribeye I can find in my grocer’s freezer case. It’s right by the Steak Ums, but unlike them, the steak is nothing but sliced steak. It always comes out super tender and it’s actually very reasonably priced. And as an added bonus, I don’t have to slice steak into thin pieces. That can be a bit challenging.

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Slow Cooker Cheesesteaks

You can use fresh ribeye, sliced super thin, if you want.
Course Main
Cuisine American
Keyword crockpot, sandwich, slow cooker, steak
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 3 hours
Servings 8
Calories 551kcal

Equipment

Ingredients

Instructions

  • Lightly spray your slow cooker with non-stick spray.
  • Add in the onion and steak and the jalapeno, if using.
  • Season well with salt and pepper.
  • Stir, cover and cook on high for 2 hours.
  • Add the Velveeta.
  • Cover and cook on low for 1 more hour.
  • Stir.
  • Serve on rolls.

Notes

Use Mexican blend Velveeta for a nice twist.

Nutrition

Calories: 551kcal | Carbohydrates: 42g | Protein: 40g | Fat: 25g | Saturated Fat: 12g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 8g | Cholesterol: 93mg | Sodium: 1270mg | Potassium: 641mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 8g | Vitamin A: 575IU | Vitamin C: 4mg | Calcium: 400mg | Iron: 4mg

Nutritional values are approximate.

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Slow Cooker Down-Home Chili Dogs

I was researching inexpensive lunch ideas for a crowd. That’s when I came across the idea for these slow cooker down-home chili dogs. We were challenged to feed close to 50 people for less than $100 (before prices went crazy!). It didn’t have to be fancy. But it did have to be good. These dogs satisfied the criteria perfectly. They’re easy, taste great, and are easy to transport. Win!

Slow Cooker Down-Home Chili Dogs

Messiest Dogs Around. And That’s A Good Thing.

Slow cooker down-home chili dogs are perfect for those lovers of sloppy, dripping, great dogs. You can also warm these in a crockpot without any additional ingredients. Between the two you can feed a crowd, satisfying those chili dog lovers and those that prefer their dogs a little more ‘plain’. Just set up a hot dog bar nearby with ketchup, mustard, mayo (yes, mayo), chopped onion, jalapenos, cheese… all the favorites!

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The best way to get super-melted creamy cheddar on top of these dogs is to shred it by hand. Don’t use that pre-shredded stuff. It contains additives to keep it from sticking together and clumping. Those additives also keep it from melting well.

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Slow Cooker Down-Home Chili Dogs

Slow cooker down-home chili dogs are perfect for those lovers of sloppy, dripping, great dogs.
Course Main
Cuisine American
Keyword chili, crockpot, hot dogs, slow cooker
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 5 hours
Total Time 5 hours 10 minutes
Servings 8 servings
Calories 451kcal
Author Mike

Ingredients

Instructions

  • Brown the beef in a skillet, breaking apart as it cooks. Drain.
  • Spray your slow cooker with non-stick spray.
  • Add the hot dogs.
  • Top with the cooked beef and sprinkle with the onion.
  • In a medium bowl, whisk together the tomato sauce, water, Worcestershire sauce and seasonings. Pour over the hot dogs.
  • Cover and cook on low 4-5 hours.
  • Serve dogs on buns topped with the chili sauce and plenty of cheese.

Notes

Cut a long narrow slit in your dogs before cooking to give the toppings a great place to go!

Nutrition

Calories: 451kcal | Carbohydrates: 34g | Protein: 23g | Fat: 24g | Saturated Fat: 10g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 75mg | Sodium: 1115mg | Potassium: 515mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 6g | Vitamin A: 426IU | Vitamin C: 6mg | Calcium: 212mg | Iron: 5mg

Nutritional values are approximate.

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Slow Cooker BBQ Beef

There are probably thousands of recipes on the internet for slow cooker BBQ beef. So why another? Well, for my money this is the only recipe I need. It’s the ingredients of the sauce that make this worth the time and well, some trouble. Sure, I could fire up my Weber smoker and cook a beef roast (just as good as brisket but cheaper) all day and I often do, but sometimes the slow cooker will do just fine too!

Slow Cooker BBQ Beef

Much Better Than I Ever Expected

Of course slow cooker BBQ beef is as tender as you’d expect. And juicy. And the sauce, oh the sauce. Like I said, it’s what makes this worth making time and time again. I like to make extra and freeze it. It’s nice to have on hand for a quicker BBQ sandwich dinner, BBQ beef baked potatoes, and one of my favorites, BBQ nachos.

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Slow Cooker BBQ Beef
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Slow Cooker BBQ Beef

There are probably thousands of recipes on the internet for slow cooker BBQ beef. So why another? Well, for my money this is the only recipe I need. It’s the ingredients of the sauce that make this worth the time and well, some trouble.
Course Main
Cuisine American
Keyword barbecue, BBQ, beef, crockpot, slow cooker
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 9 hours 15 minutes
Servings 12
Calories 507kcal

Ingredients

Instructions

  • Place the chuck roast in your slow cooker.
  • In a bowl, whisk together the ketchup, onion, brown sugar, vinegar, mustard, Worcestershire sauce, garlic salt, paprika, pepper and celery seeds.
  • Pour sauce over meat. Cover and cook on low or until beef shred easily, about 9 hours.
  • Carefully transfer the meat to a cutting board and shred with a fork or chop with a knife.
  • Transfer the juices from the slow cooker to a sauce pan.
  • Bring to a slow simmer over medium heat.
  • Whisk together the cornstarch and water in a small bowl or glass. Whisk into the sauce and stir until thickened.
  • Return the meat to the slow cooker. Add the sauce.
  • Serve over buns or bread.

Notes

I place my cutting board inside a rimmed baking sheet so that the juices don’t run all over my countertop when I chop the meat.

Nutrition

Calories: 507kcal | Carbohydrates: 46g | Protein: 35g | Fat: 20g | Saturated Fat: 8g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 104mg | Sodium: 834mg | Potassium: 713mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 14g | Vitamin A: 179IU | Vitamin C: 3mg | Calcium: 98mg | Iron: 5mg

Nutritional values are approximate.

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Slow Cooker Corned Beef

Never in my life have I needed an excuse to make corned beef. Whenever it goes on sale I am the first to load up my grocery cart. Yep, load up. Stack them high, I say. One of my favorite ways to prepare them is this slow cooker corned beef. Nothing fancy, nothing difficult, but awfully tasty, juicy and tender. Perfect for whatever I plan on using it in (most likely, Reuben sandwiches!).

Slow Cooker Corned Beef

A Couple Of Thoughts

It’s pretty easy to make minor changes to this recipe for slow cooker corned beef and end up with a totally different dish. Spicy chili sauce will add a nice kick. Cherry cola instead of ‘normal’ soda will add a nice twist. I highly recommend using my homemade onion soup mix. I think it’s much better than that stuff in a pouch.

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Slow Cooker Corned Beef
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Slow Cooker Corned Beef

Never in my life have I needed an excuse to make corned beef. Whenever it goes on sale I am the first to load up my grocery cart. Yep, load up. Stack them high, I say.
Course Main
Cuisine American
Keyword corned beef, crockpot, slow cooker
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 8 hours
Total Time 8 hours 10 minutes
Servings 10 servings
Calories 236kcal

Equipment

Ingredients

Instructions

  • Remove corned beef from packaging. Rinse and pat dry. Reserve the spicy packet (try my pickling spice chicken wings!).
  • Combine remaining ingredients and pour over the corned beef.
  • Cover and cook on low for 6-8 hours or until tender.
  • Slice and serve.

Notes

I recommend a regular cola, such as Coke or Pepsi and not a flavored soda.

Nutrition

Calories: 236kcal | Carbohydrates: 12g | Protein: 14g | Fat: 14g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Cholesterol: 49mg | Sodium: 1788mg | Potassium: 416mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 7g | Vitamin A: 232IU | Vitamin C: 30mg | Calcium: 18mg | Iron: 2mg

Nutritional values are approximate.

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Slow Cooker Beef and Broccoli

Easy. Yummy. That’s all I wanted and that’s what I got when I sat down to a big ole plate of this slow cooker beef and broccoli. It wasn’t that great outside. It was gray, cold and windy. I needed something to warm me up and well, to cheer me up. This fit the bill perfectly. Nothing fancy here, but good.

Slow Cooker Beef and Broccoli

Oh, The Sauce!

Slow cooker beef and broccoli is full of wonderful beefy flavor. The broccoli adds a nice crunch. And my favorite part? Yeah, it’s that wonderful sauce. A little sweet. A little hint of soy and sesame and garlic. It’s a good stick-to-your-ribs kind of sauce. The kind where you want more.

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Slow Cooker Beef and Broccoli
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Slow Cooker Beef and Broccoli

Perfect over warmed cooked rice.
Course Main
Cuisine American
Keyword beef, broccoli, crockpot, slow cooker
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 3 hours 30 minutes
Servings 8
Calories 395kcal

Ingredients

Instructions

  • Add the broth, soy sauce, oil and garlic to your slow cooker. Stir.
  • Add the beef and stir, separating the strips if they try to clump together.
  • Cover and cook on low for 3 hours.
  • Scoop 1/2 cup of the sauce that has accumulated in the slow cooker into a small bowl. Whisk in the corn starch and pour back into the slow cooker.
  • Add the broccoli and stir.
  • Cover and cook another 30 minutes.
  • Serve over cooked rice or noodles.

Notes

You can substitute other tender cuts of meat, just make sure it is sliced thin.

Nutrition

Calories: 395kcal | Carbohydrates: 28g | Protein: 28g | Fat: 20g | Saturated Fat: 8g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 9g | Cholesterol: 69mg | Sodium: 1901mg | Potassium: 605mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 19g | Vitamin A: 370IU | Vitamin C: 51mg | Calcium: 62mg | Iron: 3mg

Nutritional values are approximate.

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Slow Cooker Hungarian Beef

Cold weather means comfort food and this right here is big-time comfort food. Slow cooker Hungarian beef that’s so tender it falls apart and soooo tasty. I love paprika, and this right here has the right amount of paprika. Nothing fancy, but it hits the spot. Thankfully this recipe makes a nice big batch.

Slow Cooker Hungarian Beef

The Keys To Success

Two things that I think are important about this slow cooker Hungarian beef. First, the sauce. I could seriously drink it up with a straw. It’s really flavorful. Second, sour cream. Don’t be shy with it. That’s just me, but that cool creaminess really pairs great with the meat and in my case, egg noodles.

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Serve this on French bread, topped with a little onion, and served as sandwiches!

Also try my slow cooker beef and broccoli.

Slow Cooker Hungarian Beef
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Slow Cooker Hungarian Beef

Cold weather means comfort food and this right here is a big time comfort food. Slow cooker Hungarian beef that’s so tender it falls apart and soooo tasty. I love paprika, and this right here has the right amount of paprika.
Course Main
Cuisine American
Keyword beef, crockpot, slow cooker
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 8 hours
Total Time 8 hours 15 minutes
Servings 8
Calories 366kcal

Ingredients

Instructions

  • Spray your slow cooker with non-stick spray. Add the roast.
  • In a bowl, stir together the onions, paprika, salt, pepper, caraway, garlic, bell pepper and water. Pour over the roast.
  • Cover and cook on low and cook until fall-apart tender, 8-10 hours.
  • Carefully remove the roast to a cutting board and slice or chop as desired. Return to the slow cooker and stir.
  • Serve over noodles, topped with sour cream and garnished with chopped parsley.

Notes

Also great served over cooked rice.

Nutrition

Calories: 366kcal | Carbohydrates: 7g | Protein: 34g | Fat: 23g | Saturated Fat: 10g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 125mg | Sodium: 373mg | Potassium: 765mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 2302IU | Vitamin C: 11mg | Calcium: 67mg | Iron: 5mg

Nutritional values are approximate.

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Slow Cooker Kids’ Sloppy Joe

This slow cooker kids’ Sloppy Joe is the easiest recipe ever. The beef soaks up all that great seasoning after a few hours in the crockpot, making it better than the old skillet version in my opinion. I don’t know where it went, but summer up and left and it got cool, fast. I instantly went into hunker-down, comfort food mode. One of my all-time favorite cooler weather foods is a Sloppy Joe. Messy, beefy, tasty sandwiches. You can’t beat that.

Slow Cooker Kids' Sloppy Joe

No Toppings Required

I don’t put anything on my slow cooker kids’ Sloppy Joe. No cheese. No extra onions. And no jalapenos. Nothing. I keep it simple, like I remember as a kid. This isn’t the time for fru-fru, this is the time for good ole eats.

Now, I do have one sort of indulgence. I have to toast my buns. I just cannot stand soggy slow cooker kids’ Sloppy Joe buns. The longer that saucy sauce sits the more the buns soak it in and they get soggy and mushy. As a kid I would request (nicely of course) that my mom get my hamburger buns extra crispy. Not burned, just crispy.

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Slow Cooker Kid's Sloppy Joe
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Slow Cooker Kids’ Sloppy Joe

I like to keep these simple, like I remember as a kid.
Course Main
Cuisine American
Keyword crockpot, sandwich, slow cooker
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 4 hours
Servings 12
Calories 394kcal

Ingredients

Instructions

  • Brown the meat in a large skillet over medium-high heat, breaking it apart as it cooks. Drain any excess grease.
  • Add the bell pepper, ketchup, Sloppy Joe seasoning mix and mustard to a large slow cooker that has been sprayed lightly with non-stick spray.
  • Add the cooked beef and stir well.
  • Cover and cook on low for 4 hours, stirring occasionally.
  • Serve over buns (toasted if desired).

Notes

Also great served open-faced over Texas toast.

Nutrition

Calories: 394kcal | Carbohydrates: 42g | Protein: 18g | Fat: 17g | Saturated Fat: 6g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 7g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 54mg | Sodium: 636mg | Potassium: 421mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 21g | Vitamin A: 256IU | Vitamin C: 13mg | Calcium: 104mg | Iron: 3mg

Nutritional values are approximate.

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Potluck Macaroni and Cheese

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.

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. Don’t worry, it won’t be so hot that it’ll run grandma off. But you might want to warn her a bit.

Potluck Macaroni and Cheese

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 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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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
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Potluck Macaroni and Cheese

You can make hundreds more variations on this recipe for potluck macaroni and cheese. I like to add drained jarred pimentos. Or chopped roasted red bell peppers. Or roasted green chiles or jalapenos.
Course Side Dish
Cuisine American
Keyword mac and cheese, macaroni and cheese
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 2 hours 45 minutes
Servings 16 servings
Calories 402kcal

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 ¾ cups whole milk
  • 12 ounces evaporated milk
  • ¾ 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

You can also cook this on the stovetop. Instead of transferring to a slow cooker, just return the drained pasta to the pot in which you cooked it. Stir in the remaining ingredients. Cover and cook on low for 30 minutes or until the cheeses have melted and the mixture is heated thoroughly, stirring often.

Nutrition

Calories: 402kcal | Carbohydrates: 27g | Protein: 19g | Fat: 24g | Saturated Fat: 15g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 107mg | Sodium: 685mg | Potassium: 296mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 7g | Vitamin A: 921IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 455mg | Iron: 1mg

Nutritional values are approximate.

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