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Crock Pot Mac and Cheese

Crock Pot Mac and Cheese is one of our favorite comfort food dishes! While the ingredients are unusual, it comes out incredibly creamy, cheesy, and delicious—the reviews speak for themselves!

Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
2 hrs
Total Time
2 hrs 15 mins
Servings: 8 servings
Calories: 464 kcal
Course: Side Dish , Main Course
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • 2 cups elbow macaroni uncooked
  • 10.5 ounces condensed cream of chicken soup 1 can
  • 3 cups shredded cheddar cheese
  • 1 cup shredded gruyere cheese
  • ½ cup mayonnaise
  • ½ cup sour cream regular or light
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder
  • ½ teaspoon dry mustard powder
  • ½ teaspoon black pepper

Instructions

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  1. Boil macaroni noodles according to directions to make them very al dente. (I cook them for at least 1-2 minutes less than directed on the bag. Mine boiled for 5 minutes). Drain and rinse under cold water.
  2. Combine all ingredients in a 4qt slow cooker and cook on high for 2 hours or low for 3 hours, stirring once or twice.
  3. Serve hot.

Notes

  • Pasta - Do not overcook the pasta, it should be very firm after boiling. Rinsing the pasta stops it from cooking.
  • Cheese - Shred the cheese from a block, pre-shredded cheeses do not work as well. If you do not have gruyere cheese, you can use an additional cup of cheddar instead (4 cups in total).
  • Cooking time - Check the pasta early, slow cookers can vary.
  • Double the recipe - To double this recipe, use a 6QT crockpot.  Cook on high for 2 ½ hours, stirring after 1 hour and 2 hours.  (When stirring, try to do it as quickly as possible to keep the heat inside).
  • Make ahead -  To prepare this ahead of time, mix all of the ingredients except the pasta. The pasta can be cooked ahead, rinsed, and cooled. Combine the pasta and sauce ingredients in the crockpot just before cooking. 
  • Baking in the oven -  If you prefer or if you are short on time, you can bake this in the oven (and I have many many times!) Preheat the oven to 350°F. Bake 30 minutes covered and 30 minutes uncovered.

Nutrition Information

Calories 464 (23%) Carbohydrates 31g (10%) Protein 27g (54%) Fat 47g (72%) Saturated Fat 21g (105%) Cholesterol 105mg (35%) Sodium 917mg (38%) Potassium 203mg (6%) Fiber 1g (4%) Sugar 2g (4%) Vitamin A 1000IU (20%) Vitamin C 0.2mg (0%) Calcium 665mg (67%) Iron 1.5mg (8%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 8servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 464

% Daily Value*

Calories 464 23%
Carbohydrates 31g 10%
Protein 27g 54%
Fat 47g 72%
Saturated Fat 21g 105%
Cholesterol 105mg 35%
Sodium 917mg 38%
Potassium 203mg 4%
Fiber 1g 4%
Sugar 2g 4%
Vitamin A 1000IU 20%
Vitamin C 0.2mg 0%
Calcium 665mg 67%
Iron 1.5mg 8%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.