Slow Cooker Mac and Cheese with Bacon

By carol gorman

Ingredients

• 12 ounces(about 4 cups) uncooked radiator pasta
• 8 slices bacon, cooked
• 2 cups milk
• 1 can evaporated milk
• 2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
• 1 teaspoon onion powder
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
• 6 ounces thinly deli American cheese, cut into strips
• 1 cup (4 oz.) grated Gouda cheese

Preparation

Step 1

Coat a 4-5 quart slow cooker bowl with non- stick cooking spray. Bring a pot of lightly salted ware to a boil and cook pasta 2 minutes less than package directions. drain. Crumble 6 slices of the bacon and add to slow cooker with milk, evaporated milk, mustard, onion powder, salt and pepper. Whisk until blended, then stir in pasta. Cover and cook on Low for 21/2 hours. Stir in cheese and cook an additional 30 minutes. Crumble remaining 2 slices of bacon and sprinkle on top.