Crockpot Mac and Cheese: The Easy Indulgence You’ll Love
A creamy, cheesy mac and cheese recipe made effortlessly in a crockpot.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 3 hours
- Total Time: 3 hours 15 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings 1x
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound elbow macaroni
- 4 cups sharp cheddar cheese, shredded
- 1 cup cream cheese, softened
- 4 cups milk
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- In a large bowl, combine the macaroni, cheddar cheese, cream cheese, milk, and butter.
- Add garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper and mix well.
- Transfer the mixture to a crockpot and cook on low for 2 to 3 hours, stirring occasionally.
- Once the pasta is cooked and the cheese is melted and creamy, serve hot.
Notes
- For extra flavor, consider adding cooked bacon or sautéed vegetables.
- Adjust the consistency by adding more milk if necessary.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 60mg
Keywords: Crockpot, Mac and Cheese, Easy Recipe, Comfort Food