Can I put raw bacon in a slow cooker?

Put frozen or thawed bacon in a crock pot – as much as you can fit . Cover and cook on high for 4 hours. Drain, saving the grease for future needs.

How do you keep mac and cheese from sticking in a crock pot?

Spray the crockpot interior evenly with a nonstick cooking spray to prevent the macaroni from sticking to the crock.

How does Gordon Ramsay make the best mac and cheese?

Preparation In a large pot over medium heat, combine the pasta and milk. ... Once the pasta is cooked, remove the pan from the heat and add the butter, cheddar cheese, salt, and pepper. ... Divide between serving bowls and top with the bread crumbs. Enjoy! All your favorite recipes, stored in one place. May 4, 2023

What cannot be cooked in a slow cooker?

10 Foods You Should Never Make in a Slow Cooker Raw Meat. Seafood. Pasta. Rice. Delicate Vegetables. Boneless Skinless Chicken Breasts. Dairy. Wine and Other Liquor. More items... Jan 19, 2024

When not to cook bacon?

If your bacon has been hanging out awhile, double check that it's safe to eat before cooking or freezing. These are four typical signs that your bacon is past its prime. Smell: Any off or sour smells are a good indicator that the bacon isn't safe to eat . The only smell you should detect from bacon is a faint smokiness.

How to keep mac and cheese creamy?

If you want a very creamy mac n' cheese, you can add Velveeta processed cheese or American cheese (from the deli) to your melted cheese base mixture . The American cheese provides the creaminess you are looking for, and when reheating the mac n' cheese add a little bit of milk.

Which cheese is best for mac and cheese?

What Is the Best Cheese for Mac and Cheese? Sharp cheddar is the overwhelming popular choice, but for extra-creamy results, we think medium cheddar is even better. Other delicious options include Gruyère, smoked Gouda, and Monterey Jack.

What cheese to avoid for mac and cheese?

Those preservatives keep the pieces from melting evenly, and you'll end up with gritty, lumpy mac & cheese. Dry, crumbly cheeses like feta or cotija are not ideal. With their high moisture levels, they don't melt properly and will leave you with clumps of cheese instead of a smooth sauce.

Is it safe to cook raw meat in a slow cooker?

Research conducted by USDA FSIS indicates it's safe to cook large cuts of meat and poultry in a slow cooker . Follow the manufacturer's recipes and safety guidelines. Start clean. Start with clean hands, utensils surfaces and a clean cooker.

Can you cook bacon without curing it?

The truth is, all bacon must be cured before consumption . While uncured bacon is still cured bacon, it undergoes a much different process. A process that is better for you and much more flavorful! Simply put, uncured bacon is bacon that has not been cured with synthetically-sourced nitrates and nitrites.

Can I put everything in the slow cooker raw?

For many dishes, particularly soups and stews, you really can just throw all the ingredients in . It can be nice to cook the onions beforehand, as the flavour is different to when you put them in raw, but experiment both ways as you may find you prefer one.

Is it best to cook bacon low and slow?

This is useful information no matter how you're cooking bacon: Whether it's on a stovetop or in the oven, going low and slow will produce bacon that's more likely to melt in your mouth , while higher temperatures will give your bacon more of a crisp-chewy dynamic.

Easy Crock Pot Bacon Macaroni and Cheese Recipe (2024)

Published: Jan 3, 2019 · Updated: Oct 10, 2023 by Tammilee · This post may contain affiliate links

Are you ready for a bit of comfort food straight from the crockpot? Crock Pot Bacon Macaroni and Cheese Recipe your family will love! This easy crock pot slow cooker recipe is a family favorite. Add in a jalapeno for a bit of spice.

I hear everything is better with bacon, so we made Crock Pot Macaroni and Cheese with Bacon to test this theory. And after multiple taste tests by my dear husband just to make sure he truly enjoyed the recipe... 🙂 he agrees! Bacon does make this recipe even better.

Bacon Mac and Cheese

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I am sure you all feel really bad for John having to taste test all of these recipes...... lol

He tells me it is a hard job some days, but he will keep doing it. He says I can make this Bacon Mac N Cheese any day of the week.

Check out how easy it is to whip up this seriouslydelicious Crock Pot Mac and Cheese with Bacon!

Ingredients needed

Elbow macaroni
Bacon
Butter
Shredded cheddar cheese
Cheddar cheese soup
Milk
Salt and pepper

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Crock Pot Mac and Cheese with Bacon

Delicious and oh so easy to make Crock Pot Bacon Mac and Cheese is the perfect cheesy comfort food.

4.60 from 5 votes

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Prep Time: 10 minutes minutes

Cook Time: 1 hour hour 55 minutes minutes

Total Time: 2 hours hours 5 minutes minutes

Servings: 8

Calories: 462kcal

Author: Tammilee Tips

Ingredients

3 cups Elbow Macaroni
4 strips Bacon Cooked
3 Tablespoon Butter
2 ½ cups cheddar cheese shredded
1 can Cheddar Cheese Soup
1 cup Milk
Salt and pepper to taste

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Instructions

Coat crock pot in non-stick spray
Cook elbow macaroni for 6-8 minutes, drain
Combine all ingredients in the crock pot and stir together
Cover and cook on low for 2 hours, stir every half hour to evenly distribute the cheese

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Crock Pot Mac and Cheese with Bacon

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Steve
December 26, 2019 at 1:26 am

Followed the recipe, except I used a 8oz of sharp cheddar and 8oz of mozzarella. (16oz of cheese instead of 20oz) Also used 1 tsp salt and 1 tsp pepper since no specific amount is listed. Turned out amazing and was a big hit at the holiday supper. As for anyone wondering about the canned cheddar cheese soup, I used the 10oz one Campbell's makes and I'm certain that's what was intended for this recipe.
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- Tammilee
  December 29, 2019 at 9:17 pm
  Hi! I am so glad you enjoyed the recipe. Thank you so much for sharing how you adapted it.
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Savannagh Ryane
January 02, 2019 at 5:44 pm
I wanted to make Jack Daniels mac and cheese but didn't have the right kind of cheese, so I added 1/2 cup HD to this recipe. It was delicious!
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Milica Edwards
August 06, 2018 at 9:04 pm
Made this yesterday, wish I hadn’t read the comments, doubted the outcome. I added more soup at the end it ruined it. Will definitely try again because it was really good before I ruined it!
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Mrs. Barkley
July 06, 2018 at 6:11 am
Made this for a fourth of July cookout and it was a huge hit! Everyone loved it! Really simple and tastes great. Great for potlucks or cookouts. I was able to keep it in the crock pot on low until it was gone. I made a few changes to the recipe. 1) I slightly cooked the pasta on the stove, about 4 minutes. I was in a hurry and needed to cut my cook time by about 30 minutes 2)I added WAY more bacon. I put in 10 strips instead of 4. And 3) I doubled the amount of cheese sauce. It seemed to dry out as it cooked. I reserved some of the cheese sauce mixture and added it right before I was ready to serve.
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- Tammilee
  July 16, 2018 at 8:38 am
  I am so glad the recipe was a hit!
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D
November 30, 2017 at 3:37 pm
I don;t know if you can or not but if you could change the recipe card to state cooked bacon that would be great! I just made this not cooking the bacon and needless to say I had to dig out each piece after I mixed it and then cook the bacon ugh!!!
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Krissy
November 21, 2017 at 8:22 pm
What size soup can?
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Jenn
October 22, 2017 at 5:53 am
Okay this was great , I did add a few things I did a box and a half of elbow and way more bacon , cut up , I also used 4 cans if cheese soup , and I added a packet of Alfred powder which seasoned it great , I added some water and used mac and cheese shredded cheese I cooked it for about 3 hours and it was perfect !!!! Thanks oh and I also didn't cook the macaroni before putting it in the crockpot
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- Hanah Nicholson
  February 21, 2018 at 9:58 am
  This sounds great. I am going to make this your way. Can I get your ingredients you used with measurements?
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Nikki
August 31, 2017 at 1:45 pm
Omg this is sooo good, just made it. I did book the macaroni for about 5 minutes before hand and they were perfect. I also added more cheese on the top and some breadcrumbs for about 15 minutes in the oven before serving. Super delicious and so easy!
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Sarah
August 01, 2017 at 5:37 pm
How do you do this if your going make it and let it slow cook all day so your not rushing when you get home
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Lorraine Conley
June 08, 2017 at 5:41 am
I want to use this as a side dish for 14. Will the recipe as written be enough for that? I plan on using my 7qt crock pot.
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Julie A Hill
April 25, 2017 at 3:30 pm
Hi, I would like to know how many people will this serve? I have 2 grown men at my table every night and they eat! should I double this?
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- Tammilee
  April 26, 2017 at 11:22 am
  HI Julie,
  It really depends on the size of your crock pot. The pasta does expand and take up more room in the crock pot. The only issue with doubling it may be if it all fits in the crock pot.
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Dorothy
July 22, 2016 at 7:19 am
Hi! I'm going to make this for a party tomorrow - about how many and what size serving does this make?
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Stan Reinhard
November 05, 2015 at 8:19 am
Is the macaroni already cooked before it goes in the slow cooker or is it uncooked?
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Amanda
September 25, 2015 at 3:54 am
Hi!
This looks and sounds delicious, I'm going to try it this evening.
Just a question. The can of condensed cheddar cheese soup...do you add a can of water as if you were making it as per directions on the can, or omit the water?
Thanks!
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- Tammilee
  September 25, 2015 at 8:24 am
  Hi Amanda, I omitted the water and just used the soup
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- Polly Bradford
  December 24, 2016 at 3:37 pm
  How many does this serve? My sisters and I are having a crock pot war and this sounds great!
  Thank you.
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  - Tammilee
    January 01, 2017 at 11:53 am
    Polly, I have to ask what a crock pot war is? It sounds really interesting.
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Breanna
July 01, 2015 at 7:36 am
How many people does this serve?
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- Beth
  July 23, 2015 at 8:07 am
  What is the serving size of this recipe? It looks delicious!!
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  - Brett Martin
    June 27, 2017 at 9:01 am
    One. It's all for me, and so no one else needs any.
    Normal people might say it serves 4-6 depending on serving portions. 🙂
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geri
January 09, 2015 at 7:29 pm
I assume the macaroni is cooked al dente before adding to the rest of the ingredients in the crockpot?
how about the bacon? Fried crisp ahead of time too? Bear with me, I just purchased my very first crockpot. =D
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- Tammilee
  January 09, 2015 at 9:06 pm
  Hi Geri,
  Please feel free to ask any questions you have. I put the macaroni in straight out of the box. Since it cooks so long in the crock pot it is done by the end of the cooking time. I do cook the bacon crispy ahead of time. I hope this helps!
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  - bridget
    February 23, 2018 at 2:12 pm
    i made this a couple of weeks ago with the macaroni uncooked. it didnt work. the noodles took for ever and were hard. i kept adding more milk to it because they just wouldnt cook. what did i do wrong?? once the noodles finally cooked (4hours) it came out great!
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