Trisha Yearwood Would Bring Mac & Cheese to Any Holiday Party

While everyone is bringing a dessert to the holiday party, you'll be a smash with Trisha Yearwood's crock pot macaroni and cheese!

Written by Lauren Laffer
Trisha Yearwood Would Bring Mac & Cheese to Any Holiday Party
Trisha Yearwood; Photo Courtesy Food Network

The holidays are a busy time for anyone so some turn to potluck parties to celebrate the season. While many pull out their favorite desserts recipes for their dish contributions, Trisha Yearwood recommends bringing something a little salty to counter the sweet.

“You know what I think is that a lot of people bring sweets to Christmas parties because everybody’s got a dessert. You gotta have something salty, so I’m usually the girl that would brings crock pot macaroni and cheese. That might not scream Christmas to you, but you got to have something salty in there. That will be the thing that will be gone, devoured,” Yearwood shared with Sounds Like Nashville and other media.

Mac and cheese may not be the first thing that comes to mind when planning a Christmas party, but what’s not to love about a pot of hot pasta covered in cheese, right?

If you’re looking to make a splash at your next holiday party, don’t worry! We’ve dug up Yearwood’s famous crock pot macaroni and cheese recipe to share with all of you! Check out the recipe below…

Ingredients:
Cooking spray
8 ounces elbow macaroni, cooked
One 12-ounce can evaporated milk
1 1/2 cups whole milk
1/4 cup (1/2 stick ) of butter, melted
1 teaspoon salt
Dash of pepper
2 large eggs, beaten
Two 10-ounce bricks sharp Cheddar cheese, grated (about 5 cups)
Dash of paprika

Directions:
1. Spray slow cooker with cooking spray.
2. Mix in macaroni, evaporated milk, milk, butter, salt, pepper, eggs and all but ½ cup of grated cheese.
3. Sprinkle left over cheese and paprika over the top.
4. Cover and cook on low for three hours and 15 minutes.
5. After cooking, stir and serve hot.

Note: If you do not have a slow cooker, substitute with a 9×13 inch pan. Grease the pan with butter, add mixture and bake at 350 degrees F for 50 minutes.