Description
Southern-Style Crock Pot Macaroni & Cheese is the quintessential comfort food that promises to warm your heart and satisfy your cravings. This rich, creamy dish combines tender elbow macaroni with a blend of savory cheeses and a smooth sauce, making it a favorite at family gatherings, potlucks, or cozy weekends at home. The slow cooker method allows you to prepare this delightful meal with minimal effort—simply mix the ingredients, set it, and enjoy quality time with loved ones while it cooks to perfection.
Ingredients
Scale
- 12 ounces uncooked elbow macaroni
- 1 can (12 oz) evaporated milk
- 1 1/2 cups milk
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 2 beaten eggs
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon dry mustard
- 1/2 teaspoon white pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
- 1/4 cup (1/2 stick) butter, melted
- 16 ounces shredded cheddar cheese
Instructions
- Boil the elbow macaroni in salted water for 5 minutes; drain well.
- In a large bowl, whisk together evaporated milk, regular milk, sour cream, eggs, salt, mustard, white pepper, and cayenne pepper until combined.
- Add the drained noodles to the mixture along with melted butter and three-quarters of the cheddar cheese. Stir to combine.
- Spray the inside of your slow cooker with cooking spray and pour in the macaroni mixture. Top with remaining cheese.
- Cover and cook on low for about 3 hours or until set in the center and golden brown around the edges.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 3 hours
- Category: Main
- Method: Slow Cooker
- Cuisine: Southern
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 650mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 13g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 16g
- Cholesterol: 80mg