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Creamy Slow Cooker Macaroni and Cheese

How To Make Creamy Crockpot Mac and Cheese

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  • Author: alyssabennett
  • Total Time: 2 hours 25 minutes
  • Yield: 8 servings 1x
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

There’s something almost magical about opening a crockpot lid to find a bubbling, golden pool of cheesy pasta waiting for you. No stirring, no babysitting, and no boiling water all over the stovetop. Just rich, creamy comfort food that practically made itself. What I love most about this recipe is that it’s pretty much a dump-and-go.

Ingredients

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  • 1 lbs uncooked elbow macaroni
  • 16 oz sharp cheddar cheese, shredded
  • 1 can evaporated milk
  • 1.5 cups whole milk
  • 0.5 cup butter
  • 3 oz cream cheese
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 large egg yolk
  • 1/4 tsp black pepper
  • salt to taste
  • cooking spray

Instructions

  1. Step: Fill a large pot with water and heat it to boil.
  2. Step: Add a generous amount of salt to the boiling water.
  3. Step: Once the water boils, add the elbow pasta and cook according to the package instructions.
  4. Step: After 7 minutes, your pasta should be done. Remove it from the heat and rinse it to stop the cooking.
  5. Step: Crack an egg and one egg yolk, then whisk them together.
  6. Step: Cut the butter and cut cream cheese into cubes for easier cooking.
  7. Step: Spray the inside with non-stick cooking spray or wipe it down with a thin layer of softened butter.
  8. Step: Add the cooked macaroni into the greased slow cooker.
  9. Step: Pour in the whole milk.
  10. Step: Then add the evaporated milk.
  11. Step: Add the cubed butter and cream cheese.
  12. Step: Mix in the whisked egg and egg yolk.
  13. Step: Stir to combine everything.
  14. Step: Now top with cheese.
  15. Step: Stir to combine, everything should be well mixed.
  16. Step: Season with salt, black pepper, and any other spices you like.
  17. Step: Cover with a lid and cook on low for about 2 hours.
  18. Step: After 1 hour, uncover and stir. Taste for seasoning and adjust as needed. Cover and let it continue cooking.
  19. Step: After 45 minutes, sprinkle more cheese on top and turn the heat to high for 10 more minutes.
  20. Step: After 15 minutes, the mac and cheese is ready.
  21. Step: Serve and enjoy!!

Notes

Always cook on low heat to maintain the creamy texture and prevent graininess. Shredding your own block cheese is highly recommended for the best melt quality compared to pre-shredded varieties. If the mixture thickens too much on the warm setting, stir in a splash of warm milk to loosen it up.

  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 2 hours 10 minutes
  • Category: Main Course
  • Method: Slow Cooking
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1.5 cups
  • Calories: 480 kcal
  • Sugar: 7 g
  • Sodium: 650 mg
  • Fat: 26 g
  • Saturated Fat: 15 g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 9 g
  • Trans Fat: 0 g
  • Carbohydrates: 42 g
  • Fiber: 2 g
  • Protein: 19 g
  • Cholesterol: 115 mg

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