Creamy Slow Cooker Mac & Cheese (No Boil Pasta)

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Slow Cooker Creamy Mac & Cheese

Course Crockpot, holiday food, Side Dish
Cuisine American
Author Catherine’s Plates

Equipment

  • 6 quart oval crockpot
  • cheese grater
  • non-stick cooking spray
  • measuring spoons & cups

Ingredients

  • 1 lb uncooked elbow pasta
  • 16 oz evaporated milk
  • 1 1/2 cups half and half
  • 1/2 stick butter, cut into pats
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1/2 tsp black pepper
  • 1/2 tsp paprika
  • 1/2 tsp garlic powder
  • 1 TBS dried minced onion
  • 1 TBS dijon mustard
  • 24-32 oz shredded cheeses (mix or match) cheddar, Monterey jack, or pepper jack
  • 1-2 cups chicken broth

Instructions

  • Spray a 6 quart oval crockpot with non-stick cooking spray. Place uncooked elbow pasta into bottom of prepared crockpot/slow cooker.
  • Pour evaporated milk & half & half into crockpot over pasta. Stir to combine.
  • Add seasonings (salt, black pepper, garlic powder, minced onion, and paprika) and dijon mustard to crockpot/slow cooker and stir to combine.
  • Shred cheeses and place into crockpot. Stir cheeses into mixture. Evenly spread mixture. Place pats of butter on top of the mac & cheese.
  • Place lid onto crockpot/slow cooker and cook for 1 1/2 – 2 1/2 hours on low. Every 30 minutes, lift lid add in 1/4 – 1/2 cup chicken broth and stir into mac & cheese. Place lid back on. Repeat every 30 minutes until pasta is tender and cheeses has melted.


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