Easy Mac N Cheese Recipe Crock Pot
Description
Mac and cheese is a classic comfort food that everyone loves. Who doesn’t love creamy, cheesy goodness smothered over some noodles? This easy mac n cheese recipe crock pot will have you enjoying a hot, hearty meal in no time! The great thing about this recipe is that it’s incredibly simple to make. All you need is a slow cooker and a handful of ingredients and you’re good to go. Plus, you can customize this recipe with your favorite cheese, spices, and more.
Prep Time
This recipe requires minimal prep time. All you need to do is gather the ingredients, measure them, and combine them in the slow cooker. This should take no more than 10 minutes.
Cook Time
Once you’ve combined all the ingredients, you’re ready to let the slow cooker do the work. Cook on low for 6 to 8 hours or on high for 4 to 5 hours, stirring occasionally.
Ingredients
- 16 ounces of elbow macaroni
- 2 cups of shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/2 cup of grated Parmesan cheese
- 4 tablespoons of butter
- 2 (12-ounce) cans of evaporated milk
- 1 teaspoon of garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon of onion powder
- 1 teaspoon of salt
- 1/2 teaspoon of black pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon of paprika
- 1/4 teaspoon of cayenne pepper
Instructions
1. Grease the inside of your slow cooker with cooking spray.
2. Add the macaroni, cheddar cheese, Parmesan cheese, butter, evaporated milk, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, black pepper, paprika, and cayenne pepper to the slow cooker and mix until everything is evenly distributed.
3. Cover and cook on low for 6 to 8 hours or on high for 4 to 5 hours, stirring occasionally.
4. Once the mac and cheese is done cooking, stir one final time and serve.
5. Enjoy!
Equipment
This recipe requires a slow cooker. If you don’t have one, you can easily purchase one online or at your local department store.
Notes
Feel free to customize this recipe with your favorite cheese, spices, and more. You can also add cooked bacon, sausage, or diced ham to the mix for added flavor and texture.
Nutrition: Per Serving
Calories: 396
Fat: 21g
Carbohydrates: 34g
Protein: 14g
Sodium: 853mg
Recipe Tips
- Make sure to cook the macaroni until it’s al dente. If it’s overcooked, it will be mushy.
- If you want a creamier mac and cheese, add an additional 1/2 cup of evaporated milk.
- If you want a cheesier mac and cheese, add an additional 1/2 cup of cheddar cheese.
- Feel free to top the mac and cheese with breadcrumbs or crushed up crackers for added texture.
- You can also top the mac and cheese with cooked bacon, diced ham, or sausage for added flavor.
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