Prep time: 5 mins; Cook time: 2 hour 20 mins; Total time: 2 hour 25 mins; Yield: 4 servings (or two large servings)

• 1 cup pasta (macaroni)
• 1 cup cheddar cheese, shredded
• 2 cups milk
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon ground mustard
• 1/4 teaspoon pepper, freshly ground black
• 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1/4 teaspoon paprika
• 1 Tablespoon butter

1. Dump 2 cups milk, 1 cup macaroni, 1/2 t dry mustard, 1/2 t salt, 1/4 t each of pepper, garlic powder and paprika, and l T butter into a smallish slow cooker. I used a 3.5 qt one. Mix well.
2. Cook on low. Stir well at 1 hour into the cooking. Cook another hour or so until pasta is al dente. Slow cookers vary some you time may vary some.
3. When the pasta is al dente, add 1 cup of shredded cheese. I used sharp cheddar this time. Mix very well.
4. Continue on low until cooked to your taste. About 20-30 minutes.