Crock Pot Mac and Cheese
Creamy, cheesy, and oh-so-easy crock pot mac and cheese that will be a family favorite!
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 0.5 pound Elbow macaroni
- 0.5 cup Butter
- 0.5 cup All-purpose flour
- 3 cups Milk whole milk recommended
- 1 teaspoon Salt
- 0.5 teaspoon Black pepper
- 1 teaspoon Dry mustard powder
- 4 cups Shredded cheddar cheese
- 2 cups Shredded Gruyere cheese
Instructions
Preparation Steps
- Cook macaroni according to package directions. Drain and set aside.
- In a medium saucepan, melt butter over medium heat. Whisk in flour and cook for 1 minute, stirring constantly.
- Gradually whisk in milk until smooth. Bring to a simmer, stirring constantly, until sauce thickens. Remove from heat.
- Stir in salt, pepper, and dry mustard powder.
- Add shredded cheddar and Gruyere cheeses, stirring until melted and smooth.
- Pour the cheese sauce over the cooked macaroni in the slow cooker.
- Stir to combine.
- Cover and cook on low for 2 hours, or until heated through.
- Stir before serving.
Notes
For an extra cheesy flavor, you can add a bit of Parmesan cheese along with the cheddar and Gruyere.
Nutrition
Serving: 200gCalories: 120kcalCarbohydrates: 120gProtein: 120gFat: 120gSaturated Fat: 120gPolyunsaturated Fat: 120gMonounsaturated Fat: 120gTrans Fat: 120gCholesterol: 120mgSodium: 120mgPotassium: 120mgFiber: 120gSugar: 120gVitamin A: 120IUVitamin C: 120mgCalcium: 120mgIron: 120mg
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