Description
Crockpot Mac and Cheese is the epitome of comfort food, offering a rich blend of creamy cheeses and tender pasta with minimal effort. Perfect for busy weeknights or family gatherings, this dish bubbles away in your slow cooker, leaving you free to enjoy your time. Each bite is an indulgent experience, making it a beloved favorite for kids and adults alike. Customize it by adding vegetables or proteins to suit your tastes!
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups elbow macaroni
- 2 cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese
- 1 cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese
- 2 cups whole milk
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder (optional)
- 1/2 teaspoon mustard powder (optional)
Instructions
- Grate the cheeses if needed and prepare all ingredients.
- Boil elbow macaroni in salted water until al dente (about 6 minutes), then drain.
- In a crockpot, combine cooked macaroni, both cheeses, milk, butter, garlic powder, mustard powder, salt, and pepper.
- Cover and cook on low for about 2 hours without peeking.
- Stir occasionally and check the consistency; add more milk if necessary.
- Serve hot with optional toppings like extra cheese or breadcrumbs.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 120 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Slow Cooker
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 14g
- Cholesterol: 55mg