Description
Indulge in the ultimate comfort food with this Creamy Crock Pot Mac and Cheese recipe. Perfectly cooked macaroni coated in a rich, cheesy sauce made effortlessly in a slow cooker. A family favorite that’s sure to please!
Ingredients
Scale
Macaroni:
- 16 ounces elbow macaroni
Cheese Mixture:
- 4 cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese
- 2 cups shredded Monterey Jack cheese
- 4 ounces cream cheese, cubed
Liquids and Seasonings:
- 2 cups whole milk
- 1 can (12 ounces) evaporated milk
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 1 teaspoon dry mustard powder
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- Cook the Macaroni: Prepare macaroni according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and rinse under cool water.
- Combine Ingredients: Lightly coat a 6-quart slow cooker with nonstick spray. Add cooked macaroni, cheeses, cream cheese, milk, evaporated milk, melted butter, and seasonings. Stir well.
- Cook: Cover and cook on low for 2-3 hours, stirring occasionally until cheese is melted and the sauce is creamy.
- Serve: Keep warm until ready to serve.
Notes
- Enhance with bacon, caramelized onions, or jalapeños for added flavor.
- Optionally top with buttered breadcrumbs and broil briefly if desired.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 2 hours 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course, Side Dish
- Method: Slow Cooker
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 480
- Sugar: 6 g
- Sodium: 540 mg
- Fat: 28 g
- Saturated Fat: 16 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 36 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 20 g
- Cholesterol: 80 mg
