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Slow Cooker Mac and Cheese: Creamy and Cheesy Goodness

This slow cooker mac and cheese recipe produces creamy, cheesy goodness with minimal hands-on effort. Perfect for feeding a crowd, it combines tender macaroni and a rich blend of cheeses for an indulgent dinner.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 2 hours
Total Time 2 hours 15 minutes
Servings: 10 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American
Calories: 670
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Pasta
  • 450 g elbow macaroni pasta uncooked
Dairy
  • 960 ml whole milk
  • 340 ml evaporated milk
  • 340 g sharp cheddar cheese freshly shredded for best melting
  • 225 g mild cheddar cheese freshly shredded for best melting
  • 115 g cream cheese softened for easy incorporation
Fat
  • 60 g unsalted butter cut into small pieces for distribution
Spices
  • 5 g salt
  • 2.5 g black pepper freshly ground for best flavor
  • 1.25 g garlic powder
  • 1.25 g onion powder
  • 0.625 g smoked paprika
  • 5 g mustard powder

Equipment

  • Slow cooker Essential for slow cooking the macaroni and cheese.

Method
 

Zubereitung
  1. Lightly grease the inside of a 6-quart slow cooker.
  2. Pour uncooked macaroni into the prepared slow cooker.
  3. Pour whole milk over the macaroni.
  4. Add salt, pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, smoked paprika, and mustard powder.
  5. Add shredded cheddar cheese and cream cheese cubes.
  6. Cover and set cooker to LOW heat for approximately 60 minutes.
  7. Stir gently and continue cooking for an additional 30 minutes.
  8. Let mac and cheese rest for about 5 minutes before serving.

Notes

Store leftovers in airtight containers in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. To reheat, add a splash of milk and warm gently.