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Crock Pot Baked Macaroni And Cheese Recipe

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Description

Crock Pot Baked Macaroni and Cheese is a simple and comforting meal that can easily be made in the slow cooker. It’s cheesy, creamy, and packed full of flavor. This dish is sure to please everyone’s taste buds. It’s perfect for a weeknight dinner or a special occasion. With just a few simple ingredients, you can have a delicious meal on the table in no time.

Prep Time

This Crock Pot Baked Macaroni and Cheese dish is incredibly easy to prepare. All you need is about 10 minutes of prep time before you can let the slow cooker do the rest of the work. Simply gather up the ingredients and assemble them in the slow cooker. Once everything is in the slow cooker, let it do the rest of the work for you while you can attend to other tasks.

Cook Time

The Crock Pot Baked Macaroni and Cheese will cook in the slow cooker for about 2-3 hours on low heat. You can check on the macaroni and cheese periodically to make sure it’s not overcooking. When it’s finished cooking, the macaroni and cheese should be creamy, cheesy, and delicious.

Ingredients

  • 1 lb elbow macaroni
  • 2 cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese
  • 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
  • 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • 3 cups milk
  • 2 tbsp butter
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 1 tsp onion powder
  • 1/2 tsp paprika

Instructions

  1. In a medium saucepan, melt the butter over medium heat.
  2. Add the garlic powder, onion powder, and paprika to the melted butter and stir to combine.
  3. Add the milk to the saucepan and stir to combine.
  4. Remove the saucepan from the heat and set aside.
  5. In a 6-quart slow cooker, add the macaroni and pour the milk mixture over the top.
  6. Stir to combine.
  7. Sprinkle the shredded cheddar, mozzarella, and Parmesan cheeses over the top of the macaroni.
  8. Cover the slow cooker with the lid and cook on low heat for 2-3 hours, stirring occasionally.
  9. When the macaroni and cheese is finished cooking, stir to combine and serve.

Equipment

  • Saucepan
  • 6-quart slow cooker
  • Spatula

Notes

If the macaroni and cheese is not creamy enough after cooking, add a splash of milk to the slow cooker and stir to combine. This will help make the dish creamier. You can also add additional shredded cheese to the top of the macaroni and cheese for extra cheesy goodness.

Nutrition: Per Serving

  • Calories: 382
  • Total Fat: 16g
  • Saturated Fat: 9g
  • Cholesterol: 48mg
  • Sodium: 447mg
  • Carbohydrates: 38g
  • Fiber: 2g
  • Sugar: 6g
  • Protein: 17g

Recipe Tips

This Crock Pot Baked Macaroni and Cheese is easy to customize to your liking. If you want to add a little kick to the dish, try adding some diced jalapeños or diced green chilies. You can also add some cooked crumbled bacon or cooked diced sausage to add some additional flavor and texture.

To make the Crock Pot Baked Macaroni and Cheese even more creamy and cheesy, try stirring in some cream cheese or sour cream to the slow cooker before cooking. This will add an extra creamy texture and flavor to the dish.

If you have leftovers, the macaroni and cheese can easily be reheated in the microwave or oven. Simply place the macaroni and cheese in an oven-safe dish and heat for about 10-15 minutes until it's hot and bubbly.


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