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Maybe because its snowing, or maybe because of the sub-zero temperatures we’re having this week, but I am CRAVING comfort food. Warm, cozy and carbohydrate-y, yes please! When I was asked to write a post about my favorite crockpot recipe from Dollar General, I knew what I wanted to make: Mac n Cheese.
Pay no mind to the fact that I’d never actually made Slow Cooker Macaroni Cheese or shopped at the Dollar General for food items. I was excited to try both – and the results were great!
I hit up my local Dollar General for ingredients. Did you know that they not only have great prices on pantry items and shelf stable products, but have refrigerated/frozen items too?! I was able to pick up cheese, milk, a roll of sausage and a box of pasta for the recipe I wanted to try.
I also grabbed a few “snow day” items like eggs, pop tarts, peanuts and D batteries. Their Clover Valley brand is well priced and all the Clover Valley items I purchased tasted great comparable to the national brands, really.
Slow Cooker Macaroni Cheese Recipe
Total Time: 2-3 hr, 10 min.
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 2-3 hr
Yield: 6 servings
Ingredients
2 1/2 cups uncooked elbow macaroni
1/2 stick (4 Tbsp) butter, sliced
3 cup grated sharp Cheddar cheese (from a block, not pre-shredded)
1/2 cup sour cream
1 cup whole milk
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon dry mustard
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
1/2 lb. mild sausage, browned (optional)
Directions
- Boil the macaroni in a saucepan for 7 minutes. Noodles should be al dente. Drain.
- Add butter, sour cream, salt, milk, mustard and pepper to crock pot.
- Add pasta, sausage and cheese, stir well.
- Set the slow cooker on low setting and cook for 2-3 hours, stirring occasionally.
- Meal is done when cheese is melted and edges are starting to get crispy.
Enjoy!
**I did end up using pre-shredded cheese because that is what I had, but I highly suggest grating your own from a block – it melts better. Ours ended up a bit grainy. But still delicious 🙂
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Do you have a favorite Slow Cooker Macaroni Cheese recipe?
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