Crockpot Mac and Cheese
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Crockpot Mac and Cheese
Description
The recipe begins by coating a large slow cooker with non-stick spray before adding dry elbow pasta along with evaporated milk, whole milk, shredded sharp cheddar, cubed American cheese, salt, black pepper, and garlic powder. Cubes of butter are dotted on top to enhance richness. Cooking on low heat allows the pasta to absorb liquids gradually, softening to tender al dente while integrating cheeses into a smooth sauce.
After cooking for one hour, stirring the contents ensures even thickening, followed by an additional hour to develop a creamy consistency. Removing the lid for a few minutes after cooking thickens the sauce further as excess moisture evaporates.
Crockpot Mac and Cheese is ideal for a set-it-and-forget-it meal, offering creamy, cheese-forward comfort food without needing stovetop involvement. It pairs well as a side for barbecue, roasted meats, or served alone.
Ingredients
- 1 pound elbow pasta uncooked
- 2 1/2 cups milk whole
- 12 ounces evaporated milk
- 3 cups sharp cheddar cheese
- 1 1/2 cups American cheese (cubed)
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
- 4 tablespoons butter cubed
Instructions
- Spray 6-quart slow cooker with non-stick cooking spray.
- Add uncooked pasta to the slow cooker with evaporated milk, whole milk, cheeses, salt, pepper, and garlic . Stir to combine, covering all the noodles.
- Dot with cubed butter.
- Cover and cook on low heat for 1 hour. Remove the lid and stir. Cover again and cook for 1 more hour.
- Sauce will thicken once the lid is removed and it sits for a few minutes.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 8servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 635 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 635kcal | 32% |
| Carbohydrates | 52g | 17% |
| Protein | 28g | 56% |
| Fat | 35g | 54% |
| Saturated Fat | 20g | 100% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2g | 12% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 8g | 40% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 105mg | 35% |
| Sodium | 1129mg | 47% |
| Potassium | 441mg | 9% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 10g | 20% |
| Vitamin A | 1073IU | 21% |
| Vitamin C | 1mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 793mg | 79% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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Overall Rating
5
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