Description
Indulge in the ultimate comfort food with this incredibly easy and delicious Mac & Cheese Crockpot Magic recipe. Creamy, cheesy, and perfectly seasoned, it’s a family favorite that practically makes itself!
Ingredients
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Mac & Cheese:
- 2 cups elbow macaroni (uncooked)
- 4 cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese
- 2 cups whole milk
- 1 (12 oz) can evaporated milk
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter (melted)
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon dry mustard
- Salt and pepper to taste
Additional for Creaminess:
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- Optional: 1/2 cup cream cheese
Instructions
- Prepare Ingredients: Spray crockpot with nonstick cooking spray. Combine macaroni, cheddar cheese, milk, evaporated milk, melted butter, garlic powder, dry mustard, salt, and pepper.
- Cook: Cover and cook on low for 2 to 2 1/2 hours, stirring once midway. Add Parmesan and cream cheese if desired in the final 15 minutes.
- Finish: Allow mac and cheese to rest for 5 minutes before serving.
Notes
- Enhance with bacon, ham, or broccoli.
- Experiment with mozzarella or Gruyère for extra cheesiness.
- Avoid overcooking to prevent mushy pasta.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 2 hours
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Slow Cooker
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 480
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 520mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 17g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 21g
- Cholesterol: 85mg
