Description
Crockpot Mac and Cheese: This Easy Recipe Delights! A creamy, comforting, and simple main dish perfect for busy days, made entirely in your slow cooker.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups elbow macaroni, uncooked
- 4 cups sharp cheddar cheese, shredded
- 1 cup mozzarella cheese, shredded
- 1/2 cup cream cheese, cubed
- 4 cups milk (whole milk preferred)
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- 1/2 cup breadcrumbs (optional, for topping)
- Nonstick cooking spray or butter for greasing the crockpot
Instructions
- Step: Lightly grease the inside of your crockpot with nonstick spray or a little butter.
- Step: Add the uncooked elbow macaroni, shredded sharp cheddar, shredded mozzarella, and cubed cream cheese directly into the crockpot and toss gently.
- Step: In a medium bowl or large measuring cup, whisk together the milk, melted unsalted butter, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper.
- Step: Pour the milk mixture evenly over the macaroni and cheeses in the crockpot and stir gently to coat.
- Step: Cover and cook on LOW for 2 to 3 hours, stirring every 30 to 45 minutes to prevent sticking and ensure even melting.
- Step: Check pasta at the 2-hour mark for tenderness and sauce consistency.
- Step: If desired, sprinkle breadcrumbs over the top during the last 30 minutes of cooking.
- Step: Taste and adjust seasoning with additional salt and pepper, stir one final time, and serve warm.
Notes
This recipe can be adjusted by adding your favorite spices or non-meat proteins. Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- Prep Time: PT15M
- Cook Time: PT3H
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Crockpot
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 450 kcal
- Sugar: 6 g
- Sodium: 800 mg
- Fat: 25 g
- Saturated Fat: 15 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 45 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 18 g
- Cholesterol: 65 mg
Keywords: crockpot, mac and cheese, comfort food, easy dinner, vegetarian, slow cooker