Description
This Crockpot Mac and Cheese recipe offers a creamy, cheesy comfort food classic prepared effortlessly in a slow cooker. Combining tender elbow macaroni with a rich blend of cheddar cheese, eggs, sour cream, and cheddar cheese soup, this dish simmers slowly to deliver a luscious, perfectly melted mac and cheese ideal for family dinners or gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
Pasta
- 2 cups dry elbow macaroni (or any short shaped pasta)
Dairy & Eggs
- 4 tbsp salted butter (cubed, ½ stick)
- 3 cups freshly shredded cheddar cheese (pepper jack or white cheddar also work)
- 3 large eggs (beaten)
- ½ cup light sour cream (plain Greek yogurt also works)
- ½ cup heavy cream
- ½ cup milk
Other
- 10.75 oz. condensed cheddar cheese soup (1 can)
- ½ tsp dry mustard powder
- Kosher salt, to taste
- Freshly ground black pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Cook Pasta: Bring a 2-quart saucepan of water to a boil. Add the dry elbow macaroni and cook for 7 minutes, or until tender. Drain and set aside.
- Melt Butter and Cheese: Return the saucepan to the stove and melt the 4 tablespoons of salted butter. Add the shredded cheddar cheese and stir continuously until the cheese is completely melted and combined with the butter.
- Combine Ingredients in Slow Cooker: In the slow cooker, combine the melted cheese and butter mixture with the beaten eggs, light sour cream, condensed cheddar cheese soup, heavy cream, milk, dry mustard powder, kosher salt, and freshly ground black pepper. Stir well to mix all ingredients thoroughly.
- Add Cooked Pasta: Stir the cooked elbow macaroni into the slow cooker mixture, ensuring the pasta is evenly coated and distributed throughout.
- Cook in Slow Cooker: Cover the slow cooker and cook on low heat for 1½ to 2 hours. Stir occasionally during the cooking process to prevent sticking and ensure even cooking.
- Serve: Once the mac and cheese is creamy, thickened, and piping hot, serve immediately and enjoy!
Notes
- For a different flavor profile, try using pepper jack or white cheddar cheese instead of traditional cheddar.
- If you prefer a tangier taste, substitute the light sour cream with plain Greek yogurt.
- Make sure to stir occasionally during the slow cooking to avoid burning or sticking at the bottom.
- You can double the recipe easily by increasing ingredient quantities while adjusting cooking time slightly.
- Feel free to add cooked bacon, diced tomatoes, or sautéed vegetables for additional flavor and texture.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 2 hours
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Keywords: Crockpot mac and cheese, slow cooker mac and cheese, creamy mac and cheese, cheddar mac and cheese recipe
