Slow Cooker Mac and Cheese
Slow Cooker Mac and Cheese is smooth, creamy, and easy to make! Add the noodles, milk, and cheese to the crock pot and let it do all the work!
Servings: 8
Ingredients
- 16 ounces elbow macaroni uncooked
- 2 ½ cups whole milk
- 12 ounces canned evaporated milk
- 8 ounces colby jack cheese shredded
- 8 ounces mild cheddar cheese shredded, reserve 1/2 cup
- 8 ounces velveeta cheese cubed
- 8 ounces cream cheese cubed
- 6 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon ground black pepper
- ½ teaspoon ground mustard
Instructions
- Bring a large pot of water to a boil and cook noodles for about 6 minutes, or until al dente texture is reached. Drain and set aside.
- Prepare a slow cooker with a light coating of cooking spray.
- Add all the ingredients to the slow cooker, reserving ½ cup of the shredded cheddar for later.
- Mix until well combined.
- Cook on low for 2 hours, stirring at least once every hour.
- After 2 hours, add the remaining ½ cup cheddar cheese on top and continue cooking for 3 more minutes.
- Serve.
Notes
- It's important to cook the pasta no more than 5-6 minutes, or just until “al dente,” so they don’t overcook in the slow cooker.
- We use Evaporated Milk (this is the unsweetened milk in the can, not regular milk) because it has less water content and keeps the sauce nice and creamy.
- Velveeta helps keep the texture of the cheese sauce smooth while the addition of real cheese is better for flavor.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4-5 days or in the freezer for up to 3 months.
- For best results, reheat on the stovetop over medium heat. If you choose to microwave, I like to add a little milk or cream and reheat at 50% power for 1-3 minutes.
Nutrition
Calories: 780kcal | Carbohydrates: 57g | Protein: 34g | Fat: 47g | Saturated Fat: 28g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 11g | Trans Fat: 0.3g | Cholesterol: 140mg | Sodium: 1265mg | Potassium: 570mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 13g | Vitamin A: 1714IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 806mg | Iron: 1mg
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