Crock Pot Mac and Cheese

Name: Crock Pot Mac and Cheese
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 1 h 30 min
Total time: 1 h 40 min
Yield: 6 servings
Ingredients: 1 lb. uncooked elbow pasta; 3 Tbsp unsalted butter; 12 oz. Can evaporated Milk; 1 1/2 cups chicken broth; 1/4 cup heavy whipping cream; 3/4 tsp kosher salt; 1/4 tsp ground mustard; 1/4 tsp black pepper; 1/4 tsp paprika (or cayenne pepper if you like a small kick); 2 to 3 oz. cream cheese (cubed); 2 1/2 cups grated cheddar cheese; 1/2 cup grated Mozzarella cheese

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Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
1 hr 10 mins
Total Time
1 hr 40 mins
Servings
6 servings
Calories
745 kcal
Course
Side Dish, Main Course
Cuisine
American

Crock Pot Mac and Cheese

Dominic Jacobs

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The ultimate creamy comfort food, this mac and cheese recipe is made completely in the slow cooker!

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Ingredients

Servings

1 lb. uncooked elbow pasta (or other shortcut pasta)
3 Tbsp unsalted butter cubed
12 oz. Can evaporated Milk (use whole milk, not low fat)
1 1/2 cups chicken broth (unsalted or reduced sodium)
1/4 cup heavy whipping cream
3/4 tsp kosher salt
1/4 tsp ground mustard
1/4 tsp black pepper
1/4 tsp paprika (or cayenne pepper if you like a small kick)
2 to 3 oz. cream cheese (cubed) at room temperature
2 1/2 cups grated cheddar cheese
1/2 cup grated Mozzarella cheese

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Instructions

Spray a 4 quart slow cooker insert with cooking spray. Add pasta, butter, evaporated milk, chicken broth, heavy cream, salt, ground mustard, black pepper, and paprika. Stir well to combine.
Smooth pasta into an even layer, trying to press it down into the liquid. Not all of it will be submerged, and that's okay. Cover and cook on LOW for 1 hour.
Remove lid and stir. At first it will be a big clump, but as soon as you start to stir, it will break up easily. Spread back into an even layer again. Cover and cook on LOW another 10-15 minutes or so, or until pasta is chewy. Not crunchy, but not finished cooking either.
Remove lid and add cubed cream cheese and grated cheeses. Stir well, cover and let sit (with the heat off), for 5-10 minutes.
Keep stirring and you'll see a glorious cheese sauce appear! Serve hot.

Notes

Mac and cheese will thicken slightly as it cools.
Other cheeses can be used if desired.

Nutrition Information

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Calories 745kcal (37%) Carbohydrates 65g (22%) Protein 29g (58%) Fat 41g (63%) Saturated Fat 24g (120%) Cholesterol 128mg (43%) Sodium 1002mg (42%) Potassium 481mg (14%) Fiber 2g (8%) Sugar 9g (18%) Vitamin A 1358IU (27%) Vitamin C 5mg (6%) Calcium 585mg (59%) Iron 2mg (11%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 6servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 745 kcal

% Daily Value*

Calories	745kcal	37%
Carbohydrates	65g	22%
Protein	29g	58%
Fat	41g	63%
Saturated Fat	24g	120%
Cholesterol	128mg	43%
Sodium	1002mg	42%
Potassium	481mg	10%
Fiber	2g	8%
Sugar	9g	18%
Vitamin A	1358IU	27%
Vitamin C	5mg	6%
Calcium	585mg	59%
Iron	2mg	11%