Ingredients
The following ingredients have 3 Servings
- 4 ounces whole wheat elbow macaroni noodles, uncooked (I used Barilla)
- 1 1/8 cup water
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1/8 tsp pepper
- 1/4 tsp garlic powder
- 1/4 tsp smoked paprika
- 1/2 tsp liquid smoke
- 1/3 cup crumbled cooked bacon + 1/4 cup more for serving
- 3 oz grated cheddar cheese (sharp will give more flavor but medium and mild work too)
- 1/4 cup Panko bread crumbs
Instruction
- In an oval slow cooker(I used my 3 quart slow cooker) evenly lay the the uncooked macaroni noodles. Pour the water and the cream over the top of the noodles.
- Sprinkle the salt, pepper, garlic powder, paprika, liquid smoke and bacon over the top.
- Cover and cook on HIGH for 80-90 minutes.
- Remove lid and gently stir. Add in grated cheese and gently stir until it’s all melted.
- Optional and really awesome: turn on your oven to broil. Spread Panko bread crumbs on a cookie sheet and place under the broiler until toasted. It will take only a few minutes so make sure you watch it and don’t let it burn.
- Spoon macaroni and cheese into serving bowls. Top with a tablespoon of crumbled bacon and a tablespoon of bread crumbs. Enjoy!
