There is no need to make that boxed mac and cheese when it's so easy to make this incredible mac and cheese in the slow cooker. Use good quality cheese and grate it yourself for the best taste.
cooking spray
8 oz. elbow macaroni, cooked and drained
12 oz. can evaporated milk
1 1/2 c. whole milk
1/4 c. (1/2 stick) butter, melted
1 t. salt
black pepper
2 large eggs, beaten
2 - 10 oz. bricks sharp good quality Cheddar cheese, freshly grated (about 5 c.), divided
dash paprika
Cook macaroni according to package directions in well salted boiling water; drain.
In a large 4 quart slow cooker that has been generously sprayed with cooking spray, add cooked and drained macaroni, evaporated milk, milk, butter, salt, black pepper, beaten eggs and all but 1/2 c. of the grated cheese; stir well.
Sprinkle the reserved cheese over the top of the mixture; sprinkle top with paprika.
Cover; cook on Low heat for 3 hours and 15 minutes. Turn slow cooker off; stir.
Serve.
12 servings.