Description
Ultra creamy crockpot mac and cheese made with tender pasta and a rich blend of cheeses, perfect for an easy hands-off comfort food meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups uncooked elbow macaroni
- 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 1/2 cups milk
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 2 tablespoons butter, melted
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
Instructions
- 1. Lightly grease the crockpot with nonstick spray or butter
- 2. Add uncooked macaroni to the crockpot
- 3. Stir in cheddar, mozzarella, and Parmesan cheeses
- 4. Pour in milk and heavy cream
- 5. Add melted butter, salt, pepper, and garlic powder
- 6. Stir well to combine all ingredients
- 7. Cover and cook on low for 2–3 hours, stirring every 30 minutes
- 8. Cook until pasta is tender and sauce is creamy
- 9. Serve warm and enjoy
Notes
- Stirring helps prevent sticking and ensures even cooking
- For extra creaminess, add a splash of milk before serving
- You can mix in cooked bacon or vegetables if desired
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Slow Cooker
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 6 g
- Sodium: 620 mg
- Fat: 24 g
- Saturated Fat: 14 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 38 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 18 g
- Cholesterol: 70 mg
Keywords: crockpot mac and cheese, slow cooker mac and cheese, creamy mac and cheese