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Rice Cooker Mac and Cheese
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Instructions
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Place the first 3 ingredients in the rice cooker and cook for 15 minutes.
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Open the lid, add the milk and cheese, stir to combine, close the lid and cook for an additional 20 minutes (25 minutes if you want it to have a crust on the bottom).
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*Rice cookers can cook at different heats, so make sure to check the mac & cheese after if cooks for 30 minutes once or twice.
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Serve.
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Tips & Tricks (5)
- Toast Your Pasta First 🍝Lightly toast the uncooked pasta in a dry skillet for 2-3 minutes before adding to the rice cooker to develop a nutty flavor and prevent mushiness.
- Use a Cheese Blend 🧀Combine sharp cheddar with gruyere or fontina for complex flavor—avoid pre-shredded cheese as anti-caking agents prevent smooth melting.
- Temper Your Milk First 🥛Warm the milk and chicken stock together before adding to prevent temperature shock that can cause the cheese sauce to break or become grainy.
- Layer Strategically 📚Add half the cheese midway through cooking and reserve the rest for topping—this ensures creamy sauce while allowing a golden finish if you broil it afterward.
- Check Liquid Ratio Carefully 💧Use a 1:1 ratio of pasta to combined liquid (milk and stock) as rice cookers vary; start conservative and adjust future batches based on desired creaminess.
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Hi, I’m Catherine McCord. As a chef, TV host, cookbook author, entrepreneur, and mom of three, my goal at Weelicious is to be a resource dedicated to providing simple, nutritious, and delicious recipes for the whole family.
Recipe Facts
Diet at a Glance
Low Sugar
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