Slow Cooker Mac & Cheese with Bacon

Ingredients

12oz (about 4 C.) uncooked radiator pasta (or your favorite shape)

8 slices bacon, cooked

2 C. milk

1 can (12oz) evaporated milk

2 tsp. Dijon mustard

1 tsp. onion powder

1/4 tsp. salt

1/4 tsp. black pepper

6 oz. thinly sliced deli American cheese, cut into think strips

1 C. (4oz) Grated Gouda Cheese

Directions

1) Coat a 4 to 5 qt. slow cooker with non stick cooking spray.

2) Bring a pot of lightly salted water 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 2 1/2 hours.

3) Stir in cheeses and cook an additional 30 minutes. Crumble remaining 2 slices bacon and sprinkle on top.

Makes: 6 servings

Prep: 15 minutes

Slow Cook: low for 3 hours

You can replace the Gouda with mozzarella or monetary jack cheese if you can't find the Gouda or if you prefer not to use it.