Crockpot Mac and Cheese (Ultra Creamy & Easy)

a bowl of crockpot mac and cheese topped with extra Cheddar.

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Crockpot Mac and Cheese (Ultra Creamy & Easy)

The best crockpot mac and cheese—creamy, cheesy, and effortless! Toss it in the slow cooker for a crowd-pleasing side or main dish.

Prep Time2

Cook Time1 30

Total Time1 32

Course: Side Dish

Cuisine: American

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Servings: servings

Equipment

1 Slow Cooker
1 Wooden spoon

Ingredients

1 pound elbow pasta uncooked
16 ounces evaporated milk
1 1/2 cups whole milk
1 1/2 cups broth
3 tablespoons butter
1 teaspoon paprika
1/2 teaspoon onion powder
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
8 ounces sharp cheddar cheese option to use aged for a smoky flavor
4 ounces white cheddar cheese

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Instructions

In the bowl of a crockpot, add the pasta, evaporated milk, whole milk, broth, butter, paprika, onion powder, garlic powder, Dijon mustard, salt, and pepper.
1 pound elbow pasta, 16 ounces evaporated milk, 1 1/2 cups whole milk, 1 1/2 cups broth, 1 teaspoon paprika, 1/2 teaspoon onion powder, 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder, 2 teaspoons Dijon mustard, 1 teaspoon salt, 1/2 teaspoon pepper, 3 tablespoons butter
Cover, and cook on high for 1 hour.
Stir in the cheese. Cover, and cook for another 30 minutes.
8 ounces sharp cheddar cheese, 4 ounces white cheddar cheese
Add a splash of extra milk if needed to thin out the sauce, and serve warm.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3-5 days.

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