Slow Cooker Cheddar Pasta with Cocktail Weenies
Creamy slow cooker cheddar pasta with cocktail weenies is a nostalgic comfort food recipe made with rotini, cheddar cheese soup, butter, and lots of melted cheddar cheese.
- Prep Time: 10 MINS
- Cook Time: 2 HOURS 30 MINUTES
- Total Time: 2 hours 40 minutes
- Yield: 6-8 SERVINGS 1x
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Kid Friendly
Ingredients
1 package (16 oz) rotini pasta
2 cups half-and-half
1 can (10¾ oz) condensed cheddar cheese soup, undiluted
½ cup butter, melted
4 cups shredded cheddar cheese
1 package (12–14 oz) cocktail weenies (Little Smokies)
Optional
chopped parsley for garnish
Instructions
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Cook the rotini pasta according to the package directions. Drain well.
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In a 5-quart slow cooker, combine the half-and-half, condensed cheddar cheese soup, and melted butter. Stir until smooth.
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Add the cooked pasta and cocktail weenies.
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Stir in the shredded cheddar cheese until everything is coated in the sauce.
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Cover and cook on LOW for 2 to 2½ hours, until the cheese is fully melted and the pasta is creamy.
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Stir before serving and garnish with chopped parsley if desired.
Notes
If the pasta thickens too much, stir in ¼ cup milk to loosen the sauce.
• Sharp cheddar gives the best flavor.
• You can substitute cubed ham or sliced smoked sausage for the cocktail weenies.