Crock Pot Mac and Cheese
User Reviews
4.5
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Cook Time
2 hrs 7 mins
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Total Time
2 hrs 7 mins
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Servings
8
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Calories
749 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
American
Crock Pot Mac and Cheese
Description
Crock Pot Mac and Cheese is prepared by cooking elbow macaroni until just under al dente, then combining it in a slow cooker with butter, evaporated milk, whole milk, Velveeta, and most of the shredded cheddar cheese. Seasonings like garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and black pepper are added to round out the flavor. The mixture simmers on low heat initially for 90 minutes, allowing the cheeses to melt and meld with the pasta for a creamy consistency.
After the initial cooking, the remaining cheddar is stirred in and the dish cooks an additional half hour to thicken further. This step ensures the cheese is fully melted and the sauce is smooth without overcooking the pasta. The texture achieved is rich and creamy, with tender pasta enveloped in a mild cheese sauce.
Serving with chopped green onions adds a fresh note to the dish, which works well as a side or main course. The crocks pot method frees up stove space and simplifies preparation for a hands-off approach to traditional mac and cheese.
Ingredients
- 16 ounces elbow macaroni
- ½ cup butter cubed
- 12 ounces evaporated milk (1 can)
- 3 cups milk whole
- 12 ounces Velveeta cheese cubed
- 4 cups cheddar cheese shredded, divided, sharp
- ½ teaspoon onion powder
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- salt to taste
- black pepper to taste
- green onions chopped, to taste, optional
Instructions
- Grease crock pot with butter or nonstick spray.
- In a large pot of salted boiling water, cook macaroni to just short of al dente (about 2 minute less than the recommended cook time on the box).
- Drain macaroni, then transfer to slow cooker. Mix macaroni with butter to prevent macaroni from clumping together while cooking.
- Add evaporated milk, whole milk, velveeta cheese, 3 cups sharp cheddar cheese, onion powder, garlic powder and salt and pepper. Mix well. Cover.
- Cook on low for an hour and a half. Then add in remaining 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese and stir.
- Cover and cook for an additional half hour. Stir well before serving. Garnish with green onions if desired.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 8Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 749 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 749kcal | 37% |
| Carbohydrates | 56g | 19% |
| Protein | 35g | 70% |
| Fat | 41g | 63% |
| Saturated Fat | 26g | 130% |
| Cholesterol | 129mg | 43% |
| Sodium | 1215mg | 51% |
| Potassium | 578mg | 12% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 14g | 28% |
| Vitamin A | 1590IU | 32% |
| Vitamin C | 0.8mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 883mg | 88% |
| Iron | 1.3mg | 7% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
4.5
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