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Crock Pot Macaroni and Cheese Recipe

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This Crock Pot Macaroni and Cheese recipe offers a creamy, cheesy comfort food that is incredibly easy to prepare using your slow cooker. Combining sharp cheddar and Gruyere cheese with evaporated milk and half-and-half creates a rich, velvety sauce that perfectly coats the al dente elbow macaroni. With minimal hands-on time and slow cooker convenience, this dish makes a perfect meal for gatherings or cozy weeknight dinners.

  • Total Time: 2 hours 15 minutes
  • Yield: 8 servings

Ingredients

Pasta

  • 16 ounces large elbow macaroni noodles

Cheese

  • 12 ounces sharp cheddar, shredded
  • 4 ounces Gruyere cheese, shredded

Dairy and Fats

  • 1/4 cup butter, melted
  • 12 ounce can evaporated milk
  • 1 3/4 cups half and half

Seasonings

  • 1/2 teaspoon ground mustard
  • 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
  • 2 teaspoons Kosher salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper

Instructions

  1. Cook the pasta: Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil and cook the elbow macaroni noodles according to package directions, but reduce the cooking time by 1 minute to keep the pasta slightly under al dente. For example, if the package says 6 minutes, cook for 5 minutes. Drain the pasta thoroughly and transfer to the crock pot insert.
  2. Add ingredients to crock pot: To the cooked pasta, add 12 ounces of shredded sharp cheddar cheese, 4 ounces of shredded Gruyere cheese, 1/4 cup of melted butter, the 12 ounce can of evaporated milk, 1 3/4 cups of half and half, 1/2 teaspoon ground mustard, 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder, 1/2 teaspoon onion powder, 2 teaspoons Kosher salt, and 1/2 teaspoon black pepper.
  3. Combine and cook: Stir all the ingredients together thoroughly to combine well. Cover the crock pot and cook on low heat for 1 1/2 to 2 hours. Stir every 30 minutes during cooking to help the sauce become smooth and creamy and prevent any sticking.
  4. Final seasoning: After cooking, taste the macaroni and cheese and adjust the seasoning as needed with additional salt and pepper to your preference.
  5. Serve and enjoy: Spoon into bowls and serve warm. For best results, leave a review or 5-star rating if you enjoyed the recipe.

Notes

  • Be sure not to overcook the pasta initially to avoid mushiness after slow cooking.
  • Stirring every 30 minutes is important to create a smooth sauce and prevent burning.
  • Gruyere can be substituted with American or Monterey Jack cheese if preferred.
  • This recipe serves 8 and is perfect for family dinners or potlucks.
  • Leftovers can be refrigerated for up to 3 days and reheated gently with added milk if needed.
  • Author: Daisy
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 2 hours
  • Category: Main Course
  • Method: Slow Cooking
  • Cuisine: American

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