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Crockpot Mac and Cheese
This Crockpot Mac and Cheese is a definite game-changer for those big holiday meals and family gatherings. It's creamy and delicious with minimal prep!
👥 6 Servings⏱️ Prep & Cook: 2h 10m⏳ Prep: 5 min🔥 Cook: 2h 5m👤 Marsha McDougal📖 budgetbytes
🥘 Ingredients
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🍳 Cookware
- ●pot
- ●colander
- ●slow cooker
📝 Preparation Steps
1
Shred the cheese
2
Start by shredding both blocks of sharp cheddar cheese and set the cheese to the side.
sharp cheddar cheese (shredded, (divided) $2.49)2 cupswhite sharp cheddar cheese (shredded, $1.24)1 cup
3
Boil the pasta
4
Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Boil the macaroni for ⏱️ 4 minutes, then drain it in a colander. Briefly rinse the pasta with cool water to cool it off.
5
Combine
6
Spray the inside of the slow cooker with non-stick cooking spray. Add the al dente macaroni and butter. Stir the butter around with the macaroni to help it start melting. Now add the rest of the ingredients (1 ½ cups (150g) shredded sharp cheddar, shredded white sharp cheddar, half & half*, evaporated milk, tony chachere’s seasoning**, salt, and black pepper) to the slow cooker. Stir everything together until well combined.
non-stick cooking spray ($0.06)butter (cut into small cubes, $0.42)3 Tbsp
7
Slow cook
8
Cover and cook on low heat for ⏱️ 2 hours, stirring after ⏱️ 1 hour.
9
Serve
10
During the last ⏱️ 15 minutes of cooking, remove the top and add the remaining ½ cup shredded cheddar cheese on top. Cover and finish cooking the last ⏱️ 15 minutes until the cheese on top is melted. Serve hot and enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
calories
534 kcal
fat Content
33 g
serving Size
1 serving
fiber Content
2 g
sodium Content
551 mg
protein Content
21 g
carbohydrate Content
39 g
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