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Creamy macaroni and cheese on a white platter with a serving spoon, cheesy comfort food.

Crock-Pot Mac and Cheese

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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 3 hours
Total Time 3 hours 10 minutes
Course Main Course
Cuisine American
Servings 8
Calories 581 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 16 ounces elbow macaroni uncooked
  • 2 1/3 cups whole milk
  • 1 can evaporated milk (12 ounces)
  • 2 3/4 cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese
  • 1 cup cubed American cheese
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt plus more, to taste
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1/2 teaspoon dry mustard
  • 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 pinch cayenne pepper
  • 3 1/2 tablespoons butter cubed

Instructions
 

  • Spray a 6-quart slow cooker with nonstick spray. Rinse elbow macaroni in cold water and add to the cooker. Pour in whole milk and evaporated milk.
    Creamy macaroni and cheese cooking in a slow cooker with milk and pasta.
  • Add shredded cheddar, cubed American cheese, salt, black pepper, dry mustard, garlic powder, and cayenne pepper.
    Creamy cheese and butter being added to a slow cooker for cheesy potato soup recipe.
  • Stir well so the pasta is mostly covered by the liquids.
  • Dot the mixture with cubed butter. Cover the slow cooker and cook on low for about 1 hour.
    Creamy macaroni and cheese in a slow cooker with cheese cubes and pasta.
  • Remove the lid, stir quickly, cover, and cook for 1.5-2 hours until the pasta is tender and the sauce thickens. Serve warm.

Nutrition

Calories: 581kcalCarbohydrates: 52gProtein: 25gFat: 30gSaturated Fat: 17gSodium: 809mgFiber: 2g
Keyword Crock Pot Mac and Cheese
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