Crockpot Macaroni & Cheese

As the holiday approaches, I make sure to keep this recipe handy for an easy, quick meal. The past two years, I have made this dish the day AFTER Christmas Day when the house has had a chance to play with all the new toys and I don't have to think about what to make. Add a green salad and you are good to go!

This recipe comes from Paula Deen, quick and very, very yummy!

The Recipe:

1/2 Stick butter
2 Cups Sharp Cheddar, shredded (I use white cheddar)
1 Can Cheddar Cheese soup ( I use Campbell's)
1/2 tsp. ground mustard
1/2 tsp. salt & pepper
1 Cup milk (I use skim)
1/2 Cup sour cream
3 eggs, beaten
2 Cups cooked elbow macaroni (measure out dry)

Cook macaroni according to package directions. Lessen cooking time by 1-2 minutes so pasta is not too soft. While pasta is cooking, prepare rest of recipe.

In saucepan, melt butter then add shredded cheddar. Stir until melted together. Add to crockpot. Stir in soup. Add sour cream. Stir well. Add mustard, salt & pepper (I found 1/2 tsp was a little much, so I just add a few shakes), milk and eggs. Mix well.

Add drained, cooked macaroni and stir well.

Cook on low 3 hours. Last 30 minutes of cook time, add a little (1/2 Cup) of shredded cheddar to top. DO NOT STIR. Cover and cook rest of time.

My husband likes to add a few drops of Tabasco sauce for a little kick before digging in!