Description
Crockpot Mac and Cheese is the ultimate comfort food – rich, cheesy, and effortless to prepare. This slow cooker mac and cheese recipe delivers melt-in-your-mouth texture with minimal hands-on time. Get ready to indulge in the creamiest, most decadent Crockpot Mac and Cheese you’ve ever tasted!
Ingredients
- 1 pound elbow macaroni
- 4 cup shredded cheese
- 1 can evaporated milk
- 2 cup regular milk
- 1/2 cup butter
- Salt to taste
- Pepper to taste
Instructions
1. Boil the elbow macaroni according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
2. Grease the inside of your slow cooker with a little butter to prevent the mac and cheese from sticking.
3. Add the cooked macaroni, shredded cheese, evaporated milk, regular milk, butter, salt, and pepper to the prepared crockpot. Stir everything together until well combined.
4. Cover and cook on low for 2-3 hours, stirring occasionally, until the cheese is melted and the sauce is creamy.
5. Ladle the hot, cheesy Crockpot Mac and Cheese into bowls and dig in!
Notes
To ensure your Crockpot Mac and Cheese turns out perfectly creamy and delicious, keep these tips in mind:
– A blend of cheddar and mozzarella cheeses creates the ultimate melty, gooey texture. For even more flavor, try adding in some Parmesan or Gruyère as well.
– While elbow macaroni is the classic choice, you can use other short pasta shapes like penne, shells, or cavatappi with great results.
– For a little kick, stir in some diced jalapeños, crushed red pepper flakes, or a splash of hot sauce. You can also add cooked ground beef, pulled pork, or crispy bacon for a heartier meal.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 2-3 hours
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Slow Cooker
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 550
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 18g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 48g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 80mg