Description
Indulge in the ultimate comfort food with this incredibly easy and delicious Mac & Cheese Crockpot Magic recipe. Creamy, cheesy, and satisfying, this dish will become a family favorite in no time.
Ingredients
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Mac & Cheese Crockpot Magic:
- 2 cups elbow macaroni, uncooked
- 4 cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 3 cups whole milk
- 1 (12-ounce) can evaporated milk
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter, cubed
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon ground mustard
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- Spray the Crockpot: Spray the inside of your crockpot with nonstick cooking spray.
- Add Ingredients: Add the uncooked macaroni, shredded cheddar, Parmesan, whole milk, evaporated milk, butter, garlic powder, ground mustard, salt, and pepper. Stir gently to combine.
- Cook: Cover and cook on low for 2 to 3 hours, stirring occasionally, until pasta is tender and cheese is melted and creamy.
- Adjust Consistency: If too thick, stir in a splash of warm milk before serving.
- Serve: Serve warm and enjoy!
Notes
- For extra creaminess, stir in cream cheese or Velveeta.
- Add cooked bacon or diced ham for a heartier version.
- Stir once halfway through cooking to prevent sticking.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 2 hours
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Slow Cooker
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 460
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 430mg
- Fat: 27g
- Saturated Fat: 16g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 21g
- Cholesterol: 80mg