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Slow Cooker Bacon Mac & Cheese
The cheesiest mac and cheese using minimal ingredients. Super tasty and trust me, you’ll be wanting more.
SERVES
6
COOKING TIME
3 hours
DIFFICULTY
simple
Indulge in the cheesiest mac and cheese made with minimal ingredients. This super tasty dish is not only easy to prepare but also incredibly satisfying. Trust me, once you try it, you’ll be craving more of this creamy, cheesy goodness. Perfect for a quick weeknight dinner or a comforting side dish, this mac and cheese is sure to become a favourite in your household. If you love easy slow cooker recipes like this, pick up a copy of my latest slow cooker book Six Ingredient Slow Cooker.
Method
Step 1
Pop the frozen butternut squash in the slow cooker with 250ml vegetable stock, salt and pepper and cook for 2 hours on high.
Step 2
Add your macaroni pasta, cooked bacon, milk, mustard and garlic puree, giving it a good mix and cook on high for another hour.
Step 3
Once done, add in your grated cheese and stir. Then top with some more cheese, some breadcrumbs and pop in the oven until nice and crispy.
Step 4
Serve and enjoy 😊
Ingredients
500g frozen butternut squash
350g macaroni pasta
250ml vegetable stock
8-10 rashers of cooked smoked bacon, finely sliced
750ml skimmed milk
200g reduced-fat Cheddar cheese, grated
1 tbsp English mustard
1 tbsp garlic puree
30-50g breadcrumbs (I use TS Foods)
