Makeover Light Slow Cooked Mac N Cheese Crock Pot
Indulge in the ultimate comfort food with a healthy twist with this Makeover Light Slow Cooked Mac N Cheese Crock Pot recipe! Perfect for busy weeknights or potlucks, this dish features tender elbow macaroni bathed in a luscious, creamy blend of reduced-fat sharp cheddar, mozzarella, and Parmesan cheese. Enhanced with protein-packed plain Greek yogurt and seasoned with dry mustard and garlic powder for a subtle kick, this mac and cheese is slow-cooked to perfection in your crock pot for effortless prep. With only 10 minutes of hands-on time and a lightened-up ingredient list—including fat-free evaporated milk and skim milk—this recipe offers all the indulgence of classic mac and cheese without the guilt. Serve it straight from the slow cooker for a cozy, crowd-pleasing meal that’s big on flavor and light on calories!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 8 ounces Elbow macaroni
- 12 ounces Evaporated milk (fat-free)
- 1.5 cups Skim milk
- 2 cups Reduced-fat sharp cheddar cheese (shredded)
- 1 cup Reduced-fat mozzarella cheese (shredded)
- 0.25 cups Parmesan cheese (grated)
- 0.5 cup Greek yogurt (plain, nonfat)
- 2 tablespoons Butter (unsalted)
- 0.5 teaspoons Garlic powder
- 0.5 teaspoons Dry mustard powder
- 0.5 teaspoons Salt
- 0.25 teaspoons Black pepper
- 1 spray Cooking spray
Instructions
Spray the inside of the crock pot with cooking spray to prevent sticking.
Cook the elbow macaroni in salted boiling water for about 5 minutes, until it is just slightly undercooked (al dente). Drain and set aside.
In a large mixing bowl, combine the evaporated milk, skim milk, shredded cheddar cheese, mozzarella cheese, Parmesan cheese, Greek yogurt, butter, garlic powder, mustard powder, salt, and black pepper. Mix until well combined.
Transfer the undercooked macaroni to the crock pot.
Pour the cheese mixture over the macaroni and gently stir to evenly coat the noodles.
Cover the crock pot with the lid and set it to low heat.
Cook on low for 1.5 to 2 hours, stirring occasionally to ensure even cooking and to prevent sticking.
Once the mac and cheese is creamy and the cheese is fully melted, turn off the crock pot.
Let the mac and cheese rest for 5 minutes before serving to allow the flavors to meld.
Serve warm and enjoy your lightened-up mac and cheese!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2758 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 103.4 g | 133% | |
| Saturated Fat | 61.9 g | 310% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 312 mg | 104% | |
| Sodium | 5004 mg | 218% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 255.9 g | 93% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 8.7 g | 31% | |
| Total Sugars | 76.4 g | ||
| Protein | 201.5 g | 403% | |
| Vitamin D | 9.1 mcg | 46% | |
| Calcium | 4665 mg | 359% | |
| Iron | 9.3 mg | 52% | |
| Potassium | 2278 mg | 48% | |
*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.
