Crockpot’s No-Boil Macaroni and Cheese
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A disability-friendly, creamy slow cooker macaroni and cheese that requires no boiling of the pasta. This recipe uses a blend of evaporated milk, heavy cream, and American cheese to ensure a smooth, stable sauce that won't break.
- Time
- 2 hours 10 minutes
- Equipment
- Stovetop, oven, microwave, air fryer, and slow cooker
- Good for
- Lunch or dinner
- Cuisine
- American
- Contains
- Gluten and dairy
- Diet
- Vegetarian
Diet and allergen details are read from the ingredient names and are not certified.
Ingredients
- 14 g
- 55 g
- 120 g
- 245 g
- 710 g
- 125 g
- 225 g
- 6 g
- 2 g
- 2 g
- 2 g
- 2 g
- 1 g
Weights are estimates. Together, the ingredients weigh about 1.93 kg before cooking, which is about 240 g per serving.
Steps
Melt a small amount of butter in the microwave and use a brush to coat the inside of the slow cooker insert to prevent sticking.
Pour 1 pound of uncooked elbow macaroni into the prepared slow cooker.
Add half a stick of butter, 1/2 cup of heavy cream, and 1 cup of milk to the pot.
Pour in two cans of evaporated milk.
Add 6 slices of American cheese. You do not need to cut them into strips as they will melt easily.
Add approximately 2 cups of shredded cheese (a mix of macaroni blend and Mexican blend).
Season the mixture with garlic salt, dry mustard, onion powder, garlic powder, smoked paprika, and black pepper.
Give the ingredients a quick stir to combine.
Cover with the lid and cook on the LOW setting for 2 hours.
Once the time is up, stir the macaroni and cheese. If it is too thick, add a splash of milk until you reach your desired consistency.
Optional: For a baked finish, transfer a portion to a pie pan, top with more shredded cheese, and place in an air fryer or under a broiler until the cheese is melted and browned.
Notes
The American cheese is essential for the texture of the sauce; it acts as an emulsifier to keep the cheese from breaking or becoming grainy. This recipe is designed to be disability-friendly by eliminating the need for boiling water or using the stovetop.
Nutrition
These are estimates per serving, worked out from the ingredients.
- Calories
- 620
- Protein
- 24 g
- Carbs
- 56 g
- Fat
- 34 g
- Fiber
- 2 g
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