The Best Crockpot Mac and Cheese Recipe! Southern Homestyle Macaroni and Cheese in the Slow Cooker!

heavy cream

🥗Healthier: Greek yogurt

💰Cheaper: milk + cornstarch

Greek yogurt reduces calories while maintaining creaminess

sharp cheddar cheese

🥗Healthier: reduced-fat cheddar

💰Cheaper: colby cheese

Reduced-fat cheddar lowers calories without sacrificing flavor.

monterey jack cheese

🥗Healthier: part-skim mozzarella

💰Cheaper: provolone cheese

Part-skim mozzarella is lower in fat while still melting well.

butter

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Olive oil is healthier and can be used for sautéing.

Start by mixing together the wet ingredients: sour cream, evaporated milk, and melted butter.

Add 1.5 cups of milk to the mixture.

Add 2 beaten eggs to the wet ingredients and mix gently.

Sprinkle in half a teaspoon of dry mustard, a fourth teaspoon of thyme, cayenne pepper, salt, and pepper; mix well.

Add half a cup of Parmesan cheese and mix it in.

Stir in 2 cups of uncooked elbow macaroni noodles.

Add a variety of shredded cheeses totaling about 2 to 2.5 cups; mix until combined.

Spray the crock pot liner with cooking spray and pour the mixture in, spreading it around.

Top with additional shredded cheddar and sprinkle Panko bread crumbs on top.

Cook on high for 1.5 to 2 hours or on low for 2 to 3 hours until the cheese is melted and the noodles are cooked.

Cooking Techniques

Equipment Needed

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