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Creamy Macaroni and Cheese


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  • Author: Recipe Creator
  • Total Time: 2 hours 10 minutes
  • Yield: 6 servings 1x
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

This creamy macaroni and cheese is a comforting dish perfect for any occasion.


Ingredients

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  • 16 ounces large elbow macaroni noodles
  • 12 ounces sharp cheddar, shredded
  • 4 ounces Gruyere/American/Monterey Jack cheese, shredded
  • 1/4 cup butter, melted
  • 12 ounce can evaporated milk
  • 1 3/4 cups half and half
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground mustard
  • 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
  • 2 teaspoons Kosher salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper

Instructions

  1. Cook pasta in a large pot of salted water according to package directions, 1 minute less than al dente. So if the cooking directions say to boil them for 6 minutes, boil them for 5 minutes. Drain and add to a 6-quart crock pot insert.
  2. Add 12 ounces shredded sharp cheddar cheese, 4 ounces shredded Gruyere cheese, 1/4 cup of melted butter, 12 ounce can evaporated milk, 1 3/4 cups half and half, 1/2 teaspoon ground mustard, 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder, 1/2 teaspoon onion powder, 2 teaspoons Kosher salt, and 1/2 teaspoon black pepper.
  3. Stir until everything is well combined. Cover and cook on low for 1 1/2-2 hours, stirring every 30 minutes until the sauce gets smooth and creamy.
  4. Season to taste with salt and pepper.

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  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 2 hours
  • Category: Main Course
  • Method: Crock Pot
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 cup
  • Calories: 400
  • Sugar: 5g
  • Sodium: 800mg
  • Fat: 25g
  • Saturated Fat: 15g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 8g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 35g
  • Fiber: 2g
  • Protein: 15g
  • Cholesterol: 70mg