I noticed this recipe on a Yahoo recipe group~

sounds yummy, its baked.. not in a crockpot

Baked Macaroni & Cheese


Serves 8 to 12

INGREDIENTS

1 pound box elbow-shaped pasta
5 tablespoons butter, divided
1 teaspoon dried mustard
1/4 teaspoon freshly ground nutmeg
3 tablespoons flour
1 bay leaf
4 cups milk, warmed
12 ounces sharp white cheddar, grated
Salt, to taste
Freshly ground black pepper, to taste
Hot sauce, to taste
2 eggs, lightly beaten
1 1/2 cups fresh bread crumbs

INSTRUCTIONS

1. Preheat oven to 350F. Bring a large pot of salted water to a
boil. Stir in pasta, and cook according to package directions for al
dente pasta.
2. In a medium saucepan, melt 3 tablespoons of butter. Stir in
mustard, nutmeg and flour; cook 2 minutes. Add bay leaf and slowly
whisk in milk; cook over medium heat until mixture comes to a simmer
and thickens.
3. Remove from heat and slowly whisk in cheese. Add thyme, and
season to taste with salt, pepper and hot sauce. Combine with pasta
and eggs; taste and adjust for seasoning.
4. Heat remaining 2 tablespoons of butter in a small skillet over
medium heat. Add bread crumbs and stir to completely coat with butter.
Remove from heat.
5. Pour pasta mixture into a 3-quart casserole pan; sprinkle bread
crumbs evenly on top. Place in oven and cook until bubbly, about 30
minutes. Remove from heat and let sit for 5 minutes before serving.