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mac and cheese in a slow cooker

Crockpot Mac and Cheese Recipe

Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 2 hours
Total Time: 2 hours 10 minutes
Servings: 6
Calories: 650kcal
Author: Becky Hardin
This cheesy, creamy crockpot mac and cheese recipe is a family favorite in our house, and it will be in yours too. It's one of those dishes that comes in handy time and time again, whether it's a quick dinner for the kids, a side dish for dinner or holidays, or as something easy to bring to a potluck. It's basically perfect!
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Ingredients

  • 2 cups dry elbow macaroni
  • 4 tablespoons salted butter cubed (½ stick)
  • 3 cups freshly shredded cheddar cheese
  • 3 large eggs beaten
  • ½ cup light sour cream
  • 10.75 ounces condensed Cheddar cheese soup (1 can)
  • ½ cup heavy cream
  • ½ cup milk
  • ½ teaspoon 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
    cooked macaroni noodles in a pot
  • Return the saucepan to the heat and melt butter and shredded cheese until cheese melts.
    3 cups freshly shredded cheddar cheese, 4 tablespoons salted butter
    thick creamy cheese in a pot
  • 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 ounces condensed Cheddar cheese soup, ½ cup heavy cream, ½ cup milk, ½ teaspoon dry mustard powder, Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
    cheesy macaroni in a slow cooker
  • Cook on low for 1½-2 hours, stirring occasionally.
    close up on creamy mac and cheese in a crockpot
  • Serve and enjoy!

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Notes

  • Keep it Warm: It's already in the crock pot, so just keep it on a low setting, with the lid on, to keep it warm throughout dinner.
  • Store It: Place leftovers in an airtight container and store it in the refrigerator up to 4 days. Or freeze it for up to 1 month.
  • Reheat It: If you want to reheat this mac n cheese after storing it in the refrigerator, you can use a microwave, the stove, or place it back in the slow cooker. Add a small amount of liquid (milk ideally) to help rehydrate it.

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