american cheese Archives - Cooking Classy with a sprinkle of fancy Wed, 12 Jun 2024 20:07:55 +0000 en-US hourly 1 44235149 Crockpot Mac and Cheese https://www.cookingclassy.com/crockpot-mac-and-cheese/ https://www.cookingclassy.com/crockpot-mac-and-cheese/#comments Thu, 10 Nov 2022 18:39:24 +0000 https://www.cookingclassy.com/?p=65898 Crockpot Mac and Cheese - It's made with hearty elbow macaroni and over a pound of three cheeses! It's rich and satisfying and one of the ultimate comfort food side dishes.

Scoop of macaroni and cheese.

Easy Crockpot Mac and Cheese!

This is hands the absolute easiest way to make macaroni and cheese! Believe it or not, it's unbelievably creamy, no broken curdled sauce, no mushy noodles, and the taste is simply perfect.

My tricks to a good crockpot mac and cheese are to use a combination of cream, water, and evaporated milk - instead of regular or whole milk so it doesn't curdle in the cheese sauce. Then also wait until closer to the end to add the shredded cheese so that doesn't overheat and separate.

And another important key is to use a combination of cheeses for great flavor and texture. Sharp cheddar builds up the best traditional macaroni and cheese flavor, while each American cheese and Monterey Jack cheese create a velvety sauce.

The starches of cooking everything together in one pot (or slow cooker insert technically) also help create a smooth sauce.

This is a family favorite! It has a well-balanced flavor that isn't too harsh so people of all ages love it, and the cook will love the ease of preparation.

It's jam-packed flavorful goodness in every bite and undoubtedly worthy of the holidays (it's perfect for Thanksgiving, Christmas, or potlucks), but yet simple enough for a weeknight side dish!

Watch the Video for Crock Pot Mac and Cheese!

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Single serving of crockpot mac and cheese shown in a white soup bowl with a blue plate underneath.

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