Crockpot Mac and Cheese
I love using my crockpot, all year round! It just makes my life so much easier sometimes! Mac and Cheese is loved by pretty much everyone, especially kids! And when you can make it in your crockpot and be basically hands off, I mean - sign me up right?! This Crockpot Mac and Cheese is not only easy to make, it's absolutely delicious! It's ooey, gooey, cheesy, creamy, and it takes less than 2 hours to make - which is perfect because you will need to stir it a few times! This isn't a dump and go to work crockpot recipe but it's perfect for a Saturday lunch or a late dinner!
Ingredients
- 3 cups elbow macaroni uncooked
- 1 ½ cups sharp cheddar block shredded (you have to shred your own or the sauce will be grainy!)
- 1 ½ cups monterey jack block shredded (again, you have to shred your own! It's so important!)
- 1 ½ cups evaporated milk
- 1 ¼ cups milk divided
- 2 garlic cloves minced
- ½ white sweet onion diced
- 1 tsp salt
- ¼ tsp black pepper
- ¼ tsp ground mustard
- ¼ tsp Italian seasoning
- Cooking spray
Optional garnishes:
- green onion
- blue cheese
Instructions
- Spray a large crockpot with cooking spray, then add all ingredients besides 1/4 cup of milk and garnishes
- Stir well, cook on low for 1 hour, then stir really well again
- Cook on low for 30 minutes
- Stir, test a noodle and if you feel like it needs more time (it might!) splash in reserved 1/4 cup of milk, stir again, and cook for 15-30 more minutes!
- Garnish Crockpot Mac and Cheese with green onion and blue cheese if desired!
Nutrition
Serving: 1.25cupsCalories: 550kcalCarbohydrates: 38gProtein: 22gFat: 13gSaturated Fat: 19gCholesterol: 100mgSodium: 950mgFiber: 2gSugar: 6gCalcium: 470mg
Please be aware that nutritional values are approximate and intended as a helpful guide
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