Slow Cooker Mac and Cheese

Slow Cooker Mac and Cheese

from nobiggie.net

We love this easy slow cooker mac and cheese recipe, perfect for feeding a crowd.

Ingredients

  • 1 pound macaroni pasta (uncooked)
  • 4 tablespoons salted butter (sliced into slabs)
  • 4 ounces cream cheese
  • 3 cups whole milk
  • 1/2 cup heavy cream ((or more whole milk))
  • 2 cups freshly grated sharp cheddar cheese
  • 1 cup freshly grated Monterey Jack cheese
  • 1 1/2 teaspoon sea salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground mustard
  • 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder (optional)
  • 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional)

Directions

  1. 1

    Place the uncooked pasta into the bottom of the slow cooker. Add the butter, cream cheese, milk and cream. Add the grated cheese and stir to combine.

  2. 2

    Cover and cook on low for 1 1/2 – 2 hours, or until the pasta is tender and the cheese is melted. During the cook time check on it and stir occasionally to keep pasta from sticking together.

  3. 3

    Stir before serving. Season with salt, pepper, dried mustard, garlic powder and cayenne to taste. If you’re not serving immediately, turn the slow cooker to the warm setting until ready to serve. If needed add more milk to help thin out the sauce.