Debbie Claire's Cheesy Crock Pot Macaroni and Cheese
Dive into the ultimate comfort food experience with Debbie Claire’s Cheesy Crock Pot Macaroni and Cheese, a creamy, indulgent dish that's perfect for family dinners, potlucks, or cozy nights in. This slow-cooked masterpiece combines tender elbow macaroni with a medley of cheeses, including sharp cheddar, mozzarella, and Parmesan, melted into a luscious sauce enhanced with a hint of Dijon mustard, paprika, and garlic powder for depth of flavor. With just 15 minutes of prep, the crock pot does all the work, blending the richness of cream cheese and evaporated milk into velvety perfection. Say goodbye to boxed mac and cheese—this effortless, crowd-pleasing recipe will have everyone going back for seconds!
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Ingredients
- 16 ounces elbow macaroni
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 12 ounces evaporated milk
- 2 cups whole milk
- 4 ounces cream cheese
- 3 cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese
- 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
- 0.5 teaspoon garlic powder
Directions
Step 1
Cook the elbow macaroni in a large pot of salted boiling water for 6 minutes. The pasta should be slightly undercooked. Drain and set aside.
Step 2
Grease the inside of your crock pot with butter or non-stick spray to prevent sticking.
Step 3
In the crock pot, add the evaporated milk, whole milk, butter, and cream cheese (cut into small cubes). Stir to combine.
Step 4
Add the shredded cheddar cheese, mozzarella cheese, Parmesan cheese, Dijon mustard, paprika, salt, black pepper, and garlic powder to the crock pot. Mix well until evenly distributed.
Step 5
Gently fold in the cooked macaroni, ensuring the pasta is fully coated in the cheese mixture.
Step 6
Cover the crock pot with its lid and cook on LOW for 2 hours, stirring occasionally to prevent clumping and ensure even cooking.
Step 7
Check the macaroni and cheese at the 2-hour mark. Stir one final time, and taste to adjust seasoning as needed.
Step 8
Once the mac and cheese is creamy and all the cheese has melted, it’s ready to serve. Keep the crock pot on the WARM setting if serving over time.
Nutrition Facts
| Serving size | (2112.2g) |
|---|
| Amount per serving | % Daily Value* |
|---|---|
| Calories | 5551.8 |
| Total Fat 294.0g | 0% |
| Saturated Fat 177.2g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat 2.2g | |
| Cholesterol 914.5mg | 0% |
| Sodium 8491.6mg | 0% |
| Total Carbohydrate 439.2g | 0% |
| Dietary Fiber 17.4g | 0% |
| Total Sugars 83.0g | |
| Protein 287.8g | 0% |
| Vitamin D 486.9IU | 0% |
| Calcium 6637.4mg | 0% |
| Iron 18.2mg | 0% |
| Potassium 2102.8mg | 0% |
Source of Calories