Macaroni and Cheese in a Crock Pot
Indulge in the ultimate comfort food with this creamy, cheesy Macaroni and Cheese in a Crock Pot—a hands-off recipe that delivers bold flavors and a velvety texture your whole family will love. Featuring a rich trio of sharp cheddar, Monterey Jack, and American cheese, along with the tangy creaminess of cream cheese, this dish is cooked to perfection over low heat in a slow cooker. With just 15 minutes of prep time, the crock pot does all the work, melding the flavors and creating irresistibly gooey, tender macaroni. Seasoned with garlic powder, black pepper, and a hint of paprika for garnish, this recipe is a cozy weeknight hero or stress-free addition to your next gathering. Serve it straight from the crock pot for effortless entertaining! Keyword-rich for SEO: crock pot macaroni and cheese, slow cooker mac and cheese, creamy mac and cheese recipe.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 cups Elbow macaroni
- 4 tablespoons Unsalted butter
- 2 cups Evaporated milk
- 1.5 cups Whole milk
- 2 cups Sharp cheddar cheese, shredded
- 1 cup Monterey Jack cheese, shredded
- 1 cup American cheese, cubed
- 4 ounces Cream cheese, cubed
- 1 teaspoon Salt
- 0.5 teaspoon Ground black pepper
- 0.25 teaspoon Garlic powder
- 0.5 teaspoon Paprika (optional for garnish)
Instructions
Cook the elbow macaroni in boiling salted water for 4-5 minutes, just until slightly tender but not fully cooked. Drain and set aside.
In a medium saucepan over low heat, melt the butter. Once melted, mix it with the drained macaroni. Add to the crock pot.
In the crock pot, combine the evaporated milk, whole milk, shredded cheddar cheese, shredded Monterey Jack cheese, cubed American cheese, and cubed cream cheese.
Sprinkle in the salt, ground black pepper, and garlic powder, stirring well to combine all ingredients.
Cover the crock pot with its lid and set it to LOW heat.
Cook for 1.5-2 hours, stirring every 30 minutes to ensure even melting and prevent sticking.
After 2 hours, check the texture and taste of the macaroni and cheese. Adjust seasonings if necessary.
Optional: Sprinkle paprika on top for a pop of color before serving.
Serve the macaroni and cheese warm directly from the crock pot, and enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
4429 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 289.1 g | 371% | |
| Saturated Fat | 173.5 g | 868% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.4 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 876 mg | 292% | |
| Sodium | 9616 mg | 418% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 255.4 g | 93% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 7.9 g | 28% | |
| Total Sugars | 95.5 g | ||
| Protein | 213.0 g | 426% | |
| Vitamin D | 17.2 mcg | 86% | |
| Calcium | 5778 mg | 444% | |
| Iron | 13.2 mg | 73% | |
| Potassium | 3334 mg | 71% | |
*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.
