Description
Rich, creamy cheese sauce enveloping tender pasta, perfect for cozy gatherings and family dinners.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 ounces elbow macaroni
- 4 cups shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 cup milk
- 1 cup sour cream
- 1/2 cup butter (cut into pieces)
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- Optional: Mustard powder, garlic powder, additional cheeses like mozzarella or Gruyere
Instructions
- Cook the macaroni according to package instructions; drain and set aside.
- In the crockpot, combine the cooked macaroni, cheddar cheese, milk, sour cream, butter, salt, and pepper.
- Stir well to combine all ingredients.
- Cover and cook on low for 2 to 3 hours, stirring occasionally, until the cheese is melted and has reached a creamy consistency.
- Serve warm and enjoy your delicious macaroni and cheese!
Notes
Avoid overmixing once the cheese is melted to maintain a rich, smooth texture. Add a little more milk if the cheese appears too thick.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 180 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Crockpot
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 473
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 545mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 17g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 43g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 73mg