Description
Traditional crockpot mac and cheese with cheddar cheese is a creamy, rich, and comforting slow cooker dish made with simple ingredients and classic flavor.
Ingredients
- 2 cups elbow macaroni
- 3 cups shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 cup evaporated milk
- 1 cup whole milk
- 4 tbsp unsalted butter
- 2 eggs beaten
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- Optional paprika or garlic powder
Instructions
1. Cook macaroni until al dente and drain
2. Grease crockpot and add macaroni
3. Mix in cheddar cheese evenly
4. Whisk milk, evaporated milk, and eggs
5. Pour mixture over pasta and stir
6. Add butter and seasoning
7. Cover and cook on low for 2.5 to 3 hours
8. Stir occasionally and serve warm
Notes
- Use sharp cheddar for stronger flavor
- Add milk before serving for extra creaminess
- Do not overcook to avoid thick texture
- Store leftovers up to 3 days
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 3 hours
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Slow Cooker
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 420mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 95mg