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Slow Cooker Creamy Macaroni and Cheese

Slow Cooker Mac and Cheese

  • Author: AlmaHerzog
  • Total Time: PT165M
  • Yield: 9 1x
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

Creamy, cheesy, buttery Mac and Cheese HEAVEN, made in the slow cooker. We are not even boiling the noodles first! You literally dump all the ingredients, including the DRY pasta, into your crock pot and forget about it.

Ingredients

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  • 1/4 cup butter, melted
  • 2 cups dry elbow macaroni (9 ounces)
  • 1 12-ounce can evaporated milk
  • 1 cup whole milk
  • 1/2 cup heavy cream
  • 1/2 cup mayonnaise
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper
  • 8 ounces yellow American cheese, chopped into 1-inch chunks
  • 6 ounces sharp cheddar cheese, freshly shredded
  • 2 ounces Parmesan cheese, freshly shredded
  • Extra sliced cheese (optional)

Instructions

  1. Step: Use a pastry brush to coat the bottom and sides of a 4-quart slow cooker with 1/4 cup melted butter.
  2. Step: Add 2 cups of uncooked elbow macaroni to the slow cooker and stir to coat with the butter.
  3. Step: Add the evaporated milk, whole milk, heavy cream, mayonnaise, salt, black pepper, and cayenne pepper, stirring well.
  4. Step: Add the chopped American cheese to the mixture.
  5. Step: Add the freshly shredded sharp cheddar and Parmesan cheese, then stir everything together.
  6. Step: Cover with the lid and cook on the LOW setting.
  7. Step: Stir after 1 hour, scraping the bottom and sides well.
  8. Step: Cover again and cook on LOW for another 30-60 minutes until noodles are al dente and sauce is smooth.
  9. Step: Turn slow cooker to WARM setting for serving. Optionally, tuck extra cheese slices into the center before serving for an extra cheese pull.

Notes

If doubling the recipe, use a 6-quart slow cooker and increase cook time by approximately 30 minutes. Always grate cheese from a block for best melting results. Leftovers can be reheated in the microwave or on the stovetop with a splash of milk.

  • Prep Time: PT15M
  • Cook Time: PT150M
  • Category: Main Course
  • Method: Slow Cooker
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 serving
  • Calories: 502 kcal
  • Sugar: 3 g
  • Sodium: 750 mg
  • Fat: 37 g
  • Saturated Fat: 18 g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 16 g
  • Trans Fat: 0 g
  • Carbohydrates: 27 g
  • Fiber: 1 g
  • Protein: 17 g
  • Cholesterol: 85 mg

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

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