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Crockpot Mac and Cheese

The easiest, most delicious Southern side dish recipe! This simple combination of milk, cheese, butter, pasta and eggs pairs beautifully with just about any meal -- from a summer barbecue picnic to a Thanksgiving feast.

Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
3 hrs 15 mins
Total Time
3 hrs 30 mins
Servings: 12 people
Calories: 325 kcal
Course: Side Dish , Dinner
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • 8 ounces dry elbow macaroni pasta
  • 1 (12 ounce) Can evaporated Milk
  • 1 ½ cups milk or heavy cream (I use whole milk or 2%)
  • ¼ cup (½ stick) salted butter, melted
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt
  • ½ teaspoon seasoned salt (such as Lawry’s brand)
  • Dash of ground black pepper
  • 2 large eggs, beaten
  • 16 ounces (about 4 cups) grated cheddar cheese (mild or sharp is fine), divided
  • Optional garnish: paprika; chopped fresh parsley

Instructions

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  1. Boil the pasta in a pot of well-salted water just until al dente (or even slightly undercooked), about 1 minute less than called for on the box. Drain.
  2. Spray the liner of a slow cooker with nonstick cooking spray. Add all of the ingredients except reserve ½ cup of the grated cheese. Stir to combine. Sprinkle the reserved ½ cup of cheese over top.
  3. Cover and cook on LOW for 3 hours and 15 minutes – do not stir while it’s cooking.
  4. Slice into squares or spoon onto individual plates. Garnish with paprika and parsley just before serving.

Notes

  • Prep Ahead: To prep the mac and cheese in advance, I recommend boiling the pasta the night before (and rinse it under cold water after draining to remove some of the starch and prevent sticking). Keep the cooked macaroni in the refrigerator overnight, along with the grated cheese and other ingredients. When ready to start cooking the next day, add all of your prepared ingredients to the slow cooker insert as instructed below.
  • Recipe slightly adapted from Trisha Yearwood.

Nutrition Information

Serving 1/12 of the recipe Calories 325kcal (16%) Carbohydrates 19.7g (7%) Protein 16.3g (33%) Fat 20.5g (32%) Saturated Fat 12.5g (63%) Polyunsaturated Fat 0.8g Monounsaturated Fat 5.7g Cholesterol 93mg (31%) Sodium 582.4mg (24%) Potassium 201.2mg (6%) Fiber 0.7g (3%) Sugar 5.2g (10%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 12people

Amount Per Serving

Calories 325

% Daily Value*

Serving 1/12 of the recipe
Calories 325kcal 16%
Carbohydrates 19.7g 7%
Protein 16.3g 33%
Fat 20.5g 32%
Saturated Fat 12.5g 63%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.8g 5%
Monounsaturated Fat 5.7g 29%
Cholesterol 93mg 31%
Sodium 582.4mg 24%
Potassium 201.2mg 4%
Fiber 0.7g 3%
Sugar 5.2g 10%

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