Description
Indulge in creamy, cheesy goodness with this effortless crockpot mac and cheese recipe that promises to warm your heart and satisfy your cravings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz elbow macaroni
- 2 cups sharp cheddar cheese, grated
- 1 cup cream cheese, softened
- 2 cups whole milk
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Prepare Your Crockpot: Grease the crockpot with non-stick cooking spray or butter to prevent sticking.
- Cook the Pasta: Boil salted water, add elbow macaroni, and cook until al dente (about 6–8 minutes). Drain and set aside.
- Mix Your Cheesy Goodness: In a large bowl, combine grated sharp cheddar cheese, softened cream cheese, milk, melted butter, garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Stir until well combined.
- Combine Everything: Add the cooked macaroni to the crockpot along with the cheese mixture. Stir gently until all pasta is coated.
- Slow Cook: Cover the crockpot and set it on low heat for about 2 hours, stirring once halfway through.
- Serve It Up!: Once done, stir again before serving. Spoon into bowls and enjoy!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 120 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 26g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 60mg