Description
Creamy Slow Cooker Mac and Cheese is the ultimate comfort food that brings warmth and satisfaction to any gathering. This dish features tender elbow macaroni enveloped in a rich, velvety cheese sauce made from sharp cheddar and Monterey Jack. Perfect for family dinners or cozy nights in, this slow cooker recipe is easy to prepare and yields an irresistible, creamy texture that will have everyone coming back for seconds.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz elbow macaroni
- 2 cups sharp cheddar cheese, grated
- 1 cup Monterey Jack cheese, grated
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup whole milk
- 4 tbsp butter
- 1 tsp salt (adjust to taste)
- 1/2 tsp black pepper (adjust to taste)
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp mustard powder (optional)
Instructions
- Cook elbow macaroni according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
- In your slow cooker, combine cooked pasta with butter, heavy cream, milk, garlic powder, salt, pepper, and optional mustard powder.
- Gradually add sharp cheddar and Monterey Jack cheese. Stir gently to combine without overmixing.
- Cover and cook on low heat for 2-3 hours, stirring occasionally until the cheeses are melted and creamy.
- Serve hot as a main dish or side.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 2 hours
- Category: Main
- Method: Slow Cooker
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 540
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 34g
- Saturated Fat: 20g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 85mg