Best Creamy Crock Pot Mac N Cheese Recipes

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CREAMY CROCKPOT MAC AND CHEESE



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This creamy crockpot mac and cheese starts with uncooked macaroni. Just throw the milk, cheese and seasonings in the slow cooker for a meal everyone will love!

Provided by Amanda Formaro

Categories     Sides

Time 2h5m

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 pound elbow pasta (uncooked (regular, NOT gluten free, NOT quick cook pasta) We use Barilla brand)
2 1/2 cups milk (whole is best)
12 ounces evaporated milk
12 ounces Extra sharp cheddar (3 cups shredded (from the deli, shred yourself, don't buy bagged))
4 ounces American cheese (or Monterrey) (1 cup shredded (from the deli, not processed slices))
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
1/2 teaspoon dry mustard
1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
Dash of cayenne pepper (to taste)
1/4 cup butter (cubed)

Steps:

  • Spray 6-quart slow cooker with non-stick spray.
  • Rinse the uncooked pasta well in cold water and drain.
  • Add uncooked pasta to crockpot along with milks, cheeses, salt, pepper, mustard, garlic and cayenne pepper. Stir to combine, making sure macaroni is submerged in liquid as much as possible.
  • Dot with cubed butter.
  • Cover and cook on low heat for 1 hour. Remove lid and stir. Depending on your slow cooker, your dish could be done at this point or require UP TO 1-2 more hours.
  • If not done, continue cooking and checking periodically (ever half hour or so).
  • When done, pasta will be tender and liquid will be thick and creamy. Sauce will thicken even more after lid is removed and mac and cheese sits.

Nutrition Facts : ServingSize 1 cup, Calories 574 kcal, Carbohydrate 51 g, Protein 26 g, Fat 29 g, SaturatedFat 17 g, Cholesterol 90 mg, Sodium 923 mg, Fiber 1 g, Sugar 10 g

CREAMY CROCK POT MAC 'N' CHEESE



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I orginially found this recipe in a cooking magazine but changed some ingredients to get the consistency my family loves. Hope yours will too.

Provided by Dee S.

Categories     Pasta Shells

Time 2h

Yield 10 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 (16 ounce) package shell macaroni
1/2 cup of stick margarine, melted
2 eggs, beaten
2 cups fat-free half-and-half
1 (10 3/4 ounce) can condensed cheddar cheese soup, undiluted
4 cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese (16 ounces)
1 teaspoon dry mustard

Steps:

  • Cook shell macaroni according to package directions; drain.
  • Place cooked shells in a 5-quart greased crock pot; add margarine and stir to cover.
  • In a sauce pan over medium heat,combine soup and 1/2 and 1/2. Stir until smooth. Add eggs and dry mustard and stir until combined. Add cheese and stir until completely melted and smooth.
  • Pour cheese sauce over shells and stir well.
  • Cover and cook on low for 2 1/2 - 4 hours.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 376, Fat 24.1, SaturatedFat 12.9, Cholesterol 94.1, Sodium 630.1, Carbohydrate 21.8, Fiber 1.1, Sugar 3.2, Protein 17.8

CREAMY CROCK POT MACARONI AND CHEESE



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Yummy!! Free up your oven and cook this classic dish in your crock pot! I made this is my taller older, 4 qt. crock pot rather than my new larger oval shaped one that tends to run hot. This could also be baked in the oven if necessary.

Provided by KPD123

Categories     Cheese

Time 2h45m

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 lb macaroni
4 tablespoons butter
2 1/2 cups shredded cheddar cheese (I use combination of freshly shredded medium cheddar and extra sharp cheddar)
10 1/2 ounces cheddar cheese soup, undiluted
12 ounces evaporated milk
1/4 cup sour cream
2 eggs, beaten (optional)
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon white pepper
1/4 teaspoon mustard powder (optional)

Steps:

  • Cook macaroni 4-6 minutes, keeping macaroni very al dente. Drain. Toss hot pasta with butter.
  • In a greased crock pot, add cheese, soup, milk, sour cream, eggs, salt, pepper and mustard powder. Mix to combine.
  • Add pasta to crock pot. Stir to combine well.
  • Cook on low 2 1/2 hours, stirring occasionally. (Careful because when I cooked mine 30 min too long, it started to become grainy!).

Nutrition Facts : Calories 378.7, Fat 14.3, SaturatedFat 8.5, Cholesterol 39.9, Sodium 508.3, Carbohydrate 50.2, Fiber 2.2, Sugar 2, Protein 12.1

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