Tuesday, February 5, 2013

The Ultimate Mac & Cheese - Crockpot recipe

I have been on a quest for THE perfect mac and cheese, crockpot easy, creamy, cheesy, gooey,totally satisfying.I warn you, this is not low fat, gluten free, low carb... it is pure, unhealthy, fattening, Southern comfort food :)



Ultimate Southern Comfort Mac and Cheese

1# package macaroni 
Olive Oil margarine
1 med onion, diced fine
EVOO
2 eggs, beaten
2.5 cups fat-free half-and-half
1 can condensed cheddar cheese soup, undiluted
4 cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese  - I used Sargeanto 4-State Cheddar - it is awesome!
1 cup fat-free sour cream
2.5 teaspoon dry mustard
1 teaspoon salt


1 - Boil the macaroni about 6 minutes till just al dente,drain & put into a crockpot that has been sprayed with cooking spray. Stir in enough margarine to coat the noodles and give them a slight sheen.

2. Put 1 tablespoon EVOO in bottom of a large  saucepan,over medium heat. Add finely diced onion and caramelize.

3 - Add soup and half-and-half to the onion. Stir until smooth. Add eggs BEFORE the mixture heats and dry mustard and whisk until combined. Add cheese and stir until completely melted and smooth.
 
4 - Cook on low for 2.5 to 3 hours.