Slow Cooker Pepper Jack Mac with Green Chiles and Corn: A creamy, comforting and slightly spicy macaroni and cheese that’s made in the slow cooker. This is a perfect side dish for dinner or an offering at a potluck.Â
Slow Cooker Pepper Jack Mac with Green Chiles and Corn
Ever since I had success with the Slow Cooker Bacon Mac I wanted to try some other versions. Â This version of slow cooker pepper jack mac with green chiles and corn is definitely a winner! I love the slightly sweet and flavor-giving green chiles and the mildly spicy pepper jack cheese. To me, far things are better than a bowl of homemade macaroni and cheese.
This recipe is so easy and totally hands off–even kids can make it! Even though it’s made in the slow cooker it actually doesn’t take very long to cook. Â I cooked mine for only 80 minutes. I like to use whole grain pasta because it seems to hold up better in the slow cooker and not get mushy like white pasta tends to do.
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A creamy, comforting and slightly spicy macaroni and cheese that’s made in the slow cooker. This is a perfect side dish for dinner or an offering at a potluck.
Ingredients
UnitsScale
4oz uncooked whole wheat macaroni noodles (I used Barilla)
1cup water
1/2cup half and half
1/4 tsp salt
1/8 tsp black pepper
1/4 tsp garlic powder
1 or 2 (4 oz) cans of diced green chiles
4oz grated pepper jack cheese
1cup frozen corn
Salt and pepper
Instructions
Place macaroni in the bottom of the slow cooker*. Pour water and half and half on the top. Sprinkle in the salt, pepper, garlic powder and green chiles.
Cover and cook on HIGH for 60-90 minutes (mine took about 80 minutes). Remove the lid and gently stir in the shredded cheese and corn.
Salt and pepper to taste and serve.
Notes
*I used my 3 quart casserole crock slow cooker for this recipe.
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This look great Karen! I love recipe that you don't have to cook the pasta first, a real time saver.