Slow Cooker Mac and Cheese

This recipe for slow cooker mac and cheese is a blend of tender pasta with two types of cheese and plenty of seasonings, all cooked together to creamy and cheesy perfection. It's the easiest crock pot macaroni and cheese ever!

Nutrition (1 serv.) Amount Nutrition (1 serv.) Amount
Calories 571 kcal Sugar 10 g
Carbs 51 g Cholesterol 88 mg
Protein 25 g Sodium 912 mg
Fat 28 g Fiber 1 g
Sugar 10 g
Cholesterol 88 mg
Sodium 912 mg
Fiber 1 g

Prep Time: 15 min Cook Time: 120 min Total Time: 125 min

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Ingredients

1 lb cavatappi pasta or other corkscrew shaped pasta

1/4 cup butter cut into cubes

1 12 ounce can evaporated milk

1 1/2 cups half and half

4 cups shredded cheddar cheese

1/2 lb block of orange American cheese cut into cubes (8 ounces)

1/2 teaspoon salt

1/4 teaspoon pepper

1/4 teaspoon onion powder

1/4 teaspoon paprika

cooking spray

2 teaspoons chopped parsley optional garnish

Instructions

Step 1

Cook the pasta in boiling water for 2 minutes less than package directions call for.

Step 2

Coat a 4 or 6 quart slow cooker with cooking spray. Place the noodles in the slow cooker and add the butter. Stir until the noodles are coated with butter.

Step 3

Add the evaporated milk, half and half, cheddar cheese, american cheese, salt, pepper, onion powder and paprika.

Step 4

Stir until combined.

Step 5

Cover and cook on LOW for 1 1/2 – 2 hours. Stir every 30 minutes.

Step 6

At the end of the cook time, stir until a smooth sauce coats the noodles. Serve, topped with parsley if desired.