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Crockpot Mac & Cheese Recipe

Crockpot Mac & Cheese Recipe
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This Crockpot Mac & Cheese recipe is the ultimate comfort food. Creamy, cheesy, and easy to make, it’s perfect for a family dinner or potluck.

Ingredients

Pasta:

  • 1 pound cellentani pasta

Cheese Sauce:

  • 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • 4 ounces cream cheese
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
  • 3 cups whole milk
  • 1/2 cup heavy cream
  • 2 cups freshly shredded cheddar cheese
  • 1 cup freshly shredded pepper jack cheese

Instructions

  1. Cook Pasta: Cook the cellentani pasta according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
  2. Make Cheese Sauce: In the crockpot, melt the butter and cream cheese. Stir in salt, cayenne pepper, milk, and heavy cream until smooth.
  3. Add Cheese: Gradually stir in cheddar and pepper jack cheeses until melted and creamy.
  4. Combine: Add the cooked pasta to the cheese sauce and stir until well coated.
  5. Serve: Keep warm in the crockpot until ready to serve.

Notes

  • You can customize this dish by adding cooked bacon, diced jalapenos, or breadcrumbs on top before serving.
  • For a gooier texture, add more cheese or a splash of milk.

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