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Cheese Lover’s Crock Pot Shells

February 24, 2016 By Aunt Lou

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Have you had a rough week? Want to treat yourself with an adult version of a childhood favorite? Then come with me my friends and try out this Cheese Lover’s Crock Pot Shells recipe.

This Cheese Lover's Crock Pot Shells is so simple and has an amazing flavor!

Cheese Lover's Crock Pot Shells

Aunt Lou here.

It had been a rough week…actually a rough couple of weeks…around here. We had a loved one fall terribly ill and then pass away. So, of course, we also had a viewing and funeral to attend…and if you have ever tried to do that with a 3-yr-old and 1-yr-old in tow, you know how exhausting that is. We have also had family in for over a week staying with us (don’t get me wrong, they were the perfect house guests, and I know we will miss them now that they have left, but my momma raised me right…when you have guests, you take care of them!). And now Ryder is sick. So that being said, I felt like treating myself. And that is how this Cheese Lover’s Crock Pot Shells recipe has come to you!


This Cheese Lover's Crock Pot Shells is so simple and has an amazing flavor!
Cheese Lover's Crock Pot Shells


When I told some people about this recipe, I got some raised eyebrows when I mentioned muenster cheese. I had to get it from the deli at Jay-C and shred it myself. If you do this, you will only need about an inch and a half block off of the big block of cheese. They will just cut it for you at the deli if you ask. (If you have never heard of it, it is the white cheese with the orange rind in the pic above. I found it in my middle-of-nowhere town, so I assume it is pretty much available just about anywhere! Just in case I am wrong, I looked up substitutes, it looks like most people agree that you can use Havarti or Monterey Jack if you can’t find muenster.)

This Cheese Lover's Crock Pot Shells is so simple and has an amazing flavor!

Cheese Lover's Crock Pot Shells

Cheese Lover’s Crock Pot Shells

I knew I wanted to throw together five cheeses for these yummy Cheese Lover’s Crock Pot Shells…because I always hear of 5 cheese this and 5 cheese that, so I thought I’d follow that line of thinking with this recipe. I picked out some of my favorites…mild cheddar, colby, parmesan, mozzarella and muenster. Sound like a crazy combo? Give it a try. It isn’t ooey, gooey creamy. Think yummy texture of mac and cheese in a fancy restaurant. Just what this mama needed.

Now I know as soon as you take a glimpse at the recipe that you are going to gasp and say, “That is a LOT of cheese!” Yes, yes it is. However, I made this recipe twice. I LOVED the flavor the first time, but there just wasn’t enough cheese to get to all of the shells. So I decided to make it again and take it to my small group. With all the cheese that is in the recipe, it is AH-MAZING! Just give a try. I know you will love it as much as my small group did!

This Cheese Lover's Crock Pot Shells is so simple and has an amazing flavor!

Cheese Lover's Crock Pot Shells

Treat yourself with this delicious Cheesy Shells recipe!
5 from 20 votes
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Course: Side
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 1 hour
Total Time: 1 hour 10 minutes
Servings: 6 -8 servings
Author: Aunt Lou
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Ingredients

  • 16 oz pasta shells cooked according to directions on box
  • 1 c shredded Colby cheese a generous cup
  • 2 c shredded mild cheddar
  • 2 c fresh grated parmesan
  • 2 c shredded mozzarella
  • 2 c shredded muenster
  • 1/3 c milk

Instructions

  • In a large bowl, mix all your cheeses together
  • Place your cooked pasta shells in your crock pot
  • Pour in 2/3 of your cheese mixture and mix well
  • Top with remaining cheese mixture
  • Pour your milk evenly across the top
  • Cover and cook on high for 1-2 hours until your cheese is melted and the edges are golden
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This Cheese Lover's Crock Pot Shells is so simple and has an amazing flavor!Cheese Lover's Crock Pot Shells

Slow Cooker Recommendation

My Casserole Crock Pot was perfect for these Cheese Lover’s Crock Pot Shells. I love how the top “bakes” up, so it spread them out so that there was more “top” to enjoy. If you do not have one yet or it is otherwise engaged, I would use a 5-6 quart slow cooker.
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Comments

  1. Shelly says

    May 15, 2017 at 7:24 pm

    i JUST WONDER, USING COOKED PASTA AND THEN COOKING IT ALL FOR 1-2 HOURS MORE…DOESN’T THE PASTA GET MUSHY??

    • Aunt Lou says

      May 18, 2017 at 11:53 am

      5 stars
      Hi Shelly!

      It didn’t turn to mush for us! If you like your pasta more al dente, then you could just cook it that way before adding it to your crock pot. Enjoy!

      Aunt Lou

  2. McKinzie says

    March 17, 2017 at 2:41 am

    Will this recipe work in a 4 qt crock pot or will I need to half it?

    • Aunt Lou says

      March 18, 2017 at 3:55 pm

      5 stars
      Hi McKinzie!

      I would half it if using a 4 quart crock pot. Let me know how it goes! Enjoy!

      Aunt Lou

  3. Rachel says

    March 13, 2016 at 8:23 pm

    Can you add meat to it and it still be good ?

    • Aunt Lou says

      March 17, 2016 at 9:04 am

      5 stars
      Rachel,

      I haven’t tried it with this recipe, but have added browned ground beef to mac n’ cheese before and love it! If you give it a try, let me know how it turns out! Enjoy!

      Aunt Lou

  4. Fayleen says

    March 2, 2016 at 3:25 pm

    5 stars
    My email on this recipe showed Mikey in a youtube video but video does not work….will there be a working video of this recipe?

    • Aunt Lou says

      March 4, 2016 at 4:57 pm

      Hi Fayleen!

      So sorry for the confusion! There was a video in that email, but it was not for this recipe. It was for the Cinnamon Roll French Toast Casserole. Here is a link to that video: https://youtu.be/1-VGlkYyx8Q?list=PLl_jT_HWYkMln6No64_njJEpYSSzCmnx9

      As you might imagine, we have had lots of requests for videos of different recipes, so we will definitely keep this recipe in mind when we are trying to decide what to do next.

      Enjoy!

      Aunt Lou

  5. lisa says

    March 2, 2016 at 10:35 am

    I will be trying this next week , will leave you know how it tastes. thanks

  6. Bobette Larsen says

    February 24, 2016 at 11:36 pm

    Is 1/3 cup of milk correct? That is such a small amount for all that mach and cheese.

    • Aunt Lou says

      February 29, 2016 at 12:10 am

      5 stars
      Hi Bobette!

      Yes, that is correct. It turned out great for me with that amount. I hope you enjoy it as much as we do!

      Aunt Lou

  7. Gary says

    February 24, 2016 at 1:43 pm

    As far as I’m concerned, mac-n-cheese, especially homemade, is at the top of the food pyramid! I’m definitely going to make this one…..as I have several other of your cp recipes. Haven’t found a bad one yet.

    • Aunt Lou says

      February 24, 2016 at 2:45 pm

      5 stars
      Hi Gary!

      Thank you so much! We love hearing that our readers are loving the recipes as much as we do! I am confident that you will not be disappointed in this one! Enjoy!

      Aunt Lou

  8. pegell says

    February 24, 2016 at 10:37 am

    Aldi sells muenster slices

    • Aunt Lou says

      February 24, 2016 at 1:18 pm

      5 stars
      Hi Pegell!

      Thanks for the info! Our Ruler sells them too. I hope everyone can find muenster. I love how it blends with all the other cheeses in this recipe! Enjoy!

      Aunt Lou

  9. Donna says

    February 24, 2016 at 10:23 am

    I have never made homemade shells and cheese. By the looks of your picture I have been missing out! I am definately making this. Looks delicious! When I make this I will come back and rate it, although it looks like a big 5 to me!

    • Aunt Lou says

      February 24, 2016 at 1:16 pm

      5 stars
      Hi Donna!

      Thank you! I hope you love it as much as we do! Enjoy!

      Aunt Lou

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