Slow Cooker Mac and Cheese

Ingredients

• 1 pound elbow macaroni
• 4 cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese
• 2 cups milk
• 1/4 cup butter
• 2 tablespoons flour
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper

Directions

1. Lightly spray a slow cooker with non-stick cooking spray.
2. Add the macaroni, cheese, milk, butter, flour, salt and pepper to the slow cooker and stir to combine.
3. Cover and cook on low for 3-4 hours, stirring every hour, until the cheese is melted and the macaroni is cooked through.
4. If the macaroni is not cooked through after 4 hours, stir in a bit more milk and cook for an additional 30 minutes.
5. Serve hot.

Interesting Facts

• Macaroni and cheese is a classic comfort food in the United States.
• It is believed to have been invented in the United States in the eighteenth century.
• It is a popular dish served in many restaurants around the world.