1Combine heavy cream, whole milk, shredded sharp cheddar, American cheese slices, cream cheese, Dijon mustard, smoked paprika, garlic powder, black pepper, and unsalted butter in a slow cooker.
2Combine heavy cream, whole milk, shredded sharp cheddar, American cheese slices, cream cheese, Dijon mustard, smoked paprika, garlic powder, black pepper, and unsalted butter in a slow cooker.
3Combine heavy cream, whole milk, shredded sharp cheddar, American cheese slices, cream cheese, Dijon mustard, smoked paprika, garlic powder, black pepper, and unsalted butter in a slow cooker.
4Cook on low for one hour.
5Cook on low for one hour.
6Cook on low for one hour.
7Stir the mixture after one hour.
8Stir the mixture after one hour.
9Stir the mixture after one hour.
10Add the fresh tortellini to the slow cooker.
11Add the fresh tortellini to the slow cooker.
12Add the fresh tortellini to the slow cooker.
Ingredients
1 cup heavy cream
1 cup heavy cream
1 cup heavy cream
2 cups whole milk
2 cups whole milk
2 cups whole milk
8 oz sharp cheddar
8 oz sharp cheddar
8 oz sharp cheddar
8 American cheese slices
8 American cheese slices
8 American cheese slices
4 oz cream cheese
4 oz cream cheese
4 oz cream cheese
1 tsp Dijon mustard
1 tsp Dijon mustard
1 tsp Dijon mustard
1 tsp smoked paprika
1 tsp smoked paprika
1 tsp smoked paprika
1 tsp garlic powder
1 tsp garlic powder
1 tsp garlic powder
1.5 tsp black pepper
1.5 tsp black pepper
1.5 tsp black pepper
2 tbsp unsalted butter
2 tbsp unsalted butter
2 tbsp unsalted butter
24 oz fresh tortellini
24 oz fresh tortellini
24 oz fresh tortellini
Equipment
slow cooker
Tips
Shred your own sharp cheddar for quicker melting.
American cheese acts as a great stabilizer, eliminating the need for a roux.