Crockpot Mac and Cheese

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Crockpot Mac and Cheese

This Crockpot mac and cheese recipe is the perfect no-fuss recipe for busy weeknights, potlucks and holiday gatherings. It contains a few secret ingredients to make an effortless cheese sauce that's incredibly rich and creamy.

Prep

15 min

Cook

3h 45m

Total

4h

Serves

10 servings

Instructions

  1. 01

    Cook the macaroni according to the package directions. Drain and transfer to a 5-quart slow cooker, then add the butter. Editor's Tip: Cook the macaroni until it's al dente. Cooking it further can make the noodles taste mushy.

  2. 02

    In a large bowl, mix the evaporated milk, condensed soup, 2% milk, eggs and 3 cups of the cheese. Pour the sauce over the macaroni mixture and stir to combine.

  3. 03

    Cover the slow cooker and cook on low for 3 hours and 30 minutes to 4 hours or until an instant-read meat thermometer reads at least 160°F.

  4. 04

    Sprinkle with the remaining cheese. Cook, covered, on low until cheese is melted, 15 to 20 minutes longer. Sprinkle with paprika before serving.

Nutrition

per serving

Calories
502
Protein
21g
Carbs
42g
Fat
28g
Fiber
2g
Sodium
638mg
Cholesterol
131mg

Variations & swaps

Recipe Variations

  • Add veggies: Add cooked broccoli, zucchini or spinach to the slow cooker when adding the final cheese addition.
  • Make it a meaty mac: Meat lovers will love the addition of cooked crumbled bacon, kielbasa, shredded chicken or ham (a la mac and cheese with ham). Like veggies, these additions can be stirred in with the cheese for the final 15 minutes.
  • Herbs and spices: To add another layer of flavor, include herbs and spices like parsley, basil, oregano or cilantro.

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