Description
Creamy and cheesy macaroni made effortlessly in a crockpot.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups elbow macaroni
- 4 cups sharp cheddar cheese, shredded
- 2 cups milk
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup butter, melted
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/4 teaspoon paprika
Instructions
- Cook the elbow macaroni according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
- In a large bowl, mix the melted butter, milk, and heavy cream.
- Add the cooked macaroni to the bowl and stir to combine.
- Stir in the shredded cheddar cheese, salt, pepper, garlic powder, and paprika.
- Transfer the mixture to the crockpot and cover.
- Cook on low for 2-3 hours, stirring occasionally, until creamy and heated through.
Notes
- Adjust cheese types for different flavors.
- Add cooked bacon or vegetables for variety.
- Store leftovers in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 2-3 hours
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 50mg
Keywords: Crockpot Macaroni and Cheese