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Creamy Crockpot Macaroni and Cheese

Slow Cooker Mac and Cheese

  • Author: AlmaHerzog
  • Total Time: 160 minutes
  • Yield: 8 servings 1x
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

Rich, creamy, and completely hands-off, this Slow Cooker Mac and Cheese uses a four-cheese blend for the smoothest, most comforting sauce. Just cook the pasta, add everything to the crockpot, and let it do the rest.

Ingredients

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  • 16 ounces elbow macaroni (uncooked)
  • 2 ½ cups whole milk
  • 12 ounces canned evaporated milk
  • 8 ounces colby jack cheese (shredded from the block)
  • 8 ounces mild cheddar cheese (shredded from the block, reserve 1/2 cup)
  • 8 ounces velveeta cheese (cubed)
  • 8 ounces cream cheese (cubed)
  • 6 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon ground black pepper
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground mustard

Instructions

  1. Step 1: Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Cook the elbow macaroni for 5 to 6 minutes, until just al dente. Drain well and set aside.
  2. Step 2: Lightly spray the slow cooker insert with cooking spray.
  3. Step 3: Add the drained pasta, whole milk, evaporated milk, Colby Jack, Velveeta, cream cheese, butter, salt, pepper, and ground mustard to the slow cooker. Reserve ½ cup of the shredded cheddar for the end — add the rest now. Stir until everything is well combined.
  4. Step 4: Cover and cook on LOW for 2 hours, stirring at least once every hour. The sauce may look a little loose when you stir, which is normal. It will thicken as the pasta absorbs the liquid and the cheeses melt together.
  5. Step 5: After 2 hours, sprinkle the reserved ½ cup of shredded cheddar evenly over the top. Replace the lid and cook for 3 more minutes, until the cheese is melted.
  6. Step 6: Give it a good stir and serve straight from the slow cooker.

Notes

Cook pasta just to al dente (about 5 to 6 minutes) — it will continue cooking in the slow cooker. Always shred cheese from the block to avoid anti-caking agents. Cook on LOW only. Stir at least once an hour. Refrigerate leftovers in an airtight container for up to 4 to 5 days.

  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 150 minutes
  • Category: Main Course
  • Method: Slow Cooking
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 serving
  • Calories: 780 kcal
  • Sugar: 13 g
  • Sodium: 1265 mg
  • Fat: 47 g
  • Saturated Fat: 28 g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 19 g
  • Trans Fat: 0.3 g
  • Carbohydrates: 57 g
  • Fiber: 2 g
  • Protein: 34 g
  • Cholesterol: 140 mg

Keywords: mac and cheese, slow cooker, pasta, cheesy, comfort food

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