Description
Crockpot mac and cheese is the ultimate comfort food, featuring creamy elbow macaroni enveloped in a rich blend of sharp cheddar and Monterey Jack cheeses. This easy recipe allows you to toss everything in your crockpot and let it simmer to perfection, making it ideal for busy weeknights or cozy family gatherings. With every bite, you’ll experience gooey goodness that evokes nostalgic warmth?perfect for satisfying cravings for cheesy comfort.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups elbow macaroni
- 3 cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese
- 2 cups shredded Monterey Jack cheese
- 4 cups whole milk
- ? cup unsalted butter
- 1 tbsp Dijon mustard
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Gather all ingredients: macaroni, cheeses, milk, butter, mustard, salt, and pepper.
- In your crockpot, combine elbow macaroni and both cheeses.
- Gradually pour in the milk while stirring gently to avoid clumps.
- Add butter in small pats along with Dijon mustard for extra flavor.
- Cover and cook on low for 3-4 hours until the pasta is tender; stir occasionally if possible.
- Serve hot with optional toppings like extra pepper or crispy bacon.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 3 hours
- Category: Main
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 7g
- Sodium: 750mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 13g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 43g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 17g
- Cholesterol: 65mg