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Crockpot Mac and Cheese Recipe

Crockpot Mac and Cheese is a super simple recipe that I make time and time again. I find it makes the perfect side dish or weeknight dinner for the whole family.
Step-by-step photos can be seen below the recipe card.
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time2 hours
Total Time2 hours 10 minutes
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Servings: 6
Author: Becky Hardin

Equipment

  • Crockpot

Ingredients

  • 2 cups dry elbow macaroni or any short shaped pasta
  • 4 tbsp salted butter cubed (½ stick)
  • 3 cups freshly shredded cheddar cheese pepper jack or white cheddar also work
  • 3 large eggs beaten
  • ½ cup light sour cream plain Greek yogurt also works
  • 10.75 oz. condensed cheddar cheese soup (1 can)
  • ½ cup heavy cream
  • ½ cup milk
  • ½ tsp dry mustard powder
  • kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste

Instructions

  • Bring a 2-quart saucepan of water to a boil. Add the pasta and cook for 7 minutes, or until tender. Set aside.
    2 cups dry elbow macaroni
  • Return the saucepan to the heat and melt butter and shredded cheese until cheese melts.
    3 cups freshly shredded cheddar cheese, 4 tbsp salted butter
  • Combine melted cheese, eggs, sour cream, soup, cream, milk, mustard, and salt and pepper in a slow cooker. Stir in the macaroni and give the entire mixture a couple stirs.
    3 large eggs, ½ cup light sour cream, 10.75 oz. condensed cheddar cheese soup, ½ cup heavy cream, ½ cup milk, ½ tsp dry mustard powder, kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
  • Cook on low for 1½-2 hours, stirring occasionally.
  • Serve and enjoy!

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Nutrition

Calories: 650kcal | Carbohydrates: 44g | Protein: 25g | Fat: 42g | Saturated Fat: 23g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 10g | Trans Fat: 0.3g | Cholesterol: 192mg | Sodium: 1146mg | Potassium: 501mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 1510IU | Vitamin C: 0.3mg | Calcium: 506mg | Iron: 1mg