Cheesy Meaty Goop in the Crock Pot
Indulge in the ultimate comfort food with this Cheesy Meaty Goop made in the Crock Pot—a luscious, hearty blend of savory ground beef and sausage, melted cream cheese, and gooey cheddar. Enhanced with the zesty kick of diced tomatoes with green chilies and aromatic spices like chili powder and smoked paprika, this slow-cooked masterpiece is perfect for busy weeknights or satisfying a crowd. Tender cooked pasta is stirred in near the end to soak up all the cheesy, meaty goodness, creating a one-pot wonder that’s as indulgent as it is easy to prepare. With just 15 minutes of prep and a hands-off 4-hour cook time, this creamy, flavorful dish is packed with rich textures and bold tastes, making it a guaranteed hit at the dinner table. Garnish with fresh parsley for a pop of color and watch your family devour every last bite! Keywords: cheesy crock pot recipes, creamy pasta bake, slow cooker dinner ideas.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 lb ground beef
- 1 lb ground sausage
- 8 oz cream cheese
- 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
- 10 oz diced tomatoes with green chilies (e.g., Rotel)
- 1 sweet onion
- 2 garlic cloves
- 1 tsp chili powder
- 1 tsp smoked paprika
- 1 tsp salt
- 0.5 tsp black pepper
- 3 cups cooked pasta (e.g., elbow macaroni or penne)
- 2 tbsp fresh parsley (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
Heat a large skillet over medium heat and add the ground beef and ground sausage. Cook until browned, breaking up the meat with a spatula as it cooks. Drain any excess grease and transfer the meat to the Crock Pot.
Finely dice the sweet onion and mince the garlic cloves. In the same skillet, sauté the onion and garlic until softened and translucent (about 3-4 minutes). Add them to the Crock Pot.
Add the cream cheese (cut into cubes), shredded cheddar cheese, diced tomatoes with green chilies, chili powder, smoked paprika, salt, and black pepper to the Crock Pot.
Stir all the ingredients together in the Crock Pot. Cover with the lid and set the Crock Pot to low. Cook for 4 hours, stirring occasionally to ensure everything blends evenly and the cheese melts into a creamy texture.
About 30 minutes before the cooking time is up, stir in the cooked pasta. Ensure the pasta is fully incorporated into the cheesy, meaty mixture.
Once the cooking time is complete, taste and adjust seasoning as needed. Serve hot, garnished with fresh parsley if desired.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
5455 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 369.8 g | 474% | |
| Saturated Fat | 172.7 g | 864% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 3.4 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 1144 mg | 381% | |
| Sodium | 9521 mg | 414% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 267.7 g | 97% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 18.8 g | 67% | |
| Total Sugars | 24.1 g | ||
| Protein | 277.6 g | 555% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 2080 mg | 160% | |
| Iron | 22.1 mg | 123% | |
| Potassium | 2386 mg | 51% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
