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a small bowl of macaroni and cheese made with shells.
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Slow Cooker Mac And Cheese For One

This single serving Slow Cooker Mac and Cheese is creamy, rich, and full of cheesy flavor. Made with simple ingredients, it cooks entirely in a small slow cooker with minimal effort.
Prep Time5 minutes
Cook Time1 hour 30 minutes
Total Time1 hour 35 minutes
Course: Main Dish, Side Dish
Cuisine: American
Diet: Vegetarian
Keyword: crockpot mac and cheese, mac and cheese, macaroni and cheese, slow cooker mac and cheese, slow cooker macaroni and cheese
Servings: 1 serving
Author: Joanie Zisk

Equipment

Ingredients

  • 2 ounces small to medium shell pasta (uncooked) - (57 g | ¾ cup uncooked) If using elbow macaroni instead, 2 ounces is also 57 grams and measures just under ½ cup uncooked.
  • ½ tablespoon salted butter
  • ½ ounce cream cheese - (1 tablespoon, packed | 15 g)
  • ¼ teaspoon dry mustard
  • ¼ teaspoon coarsely ground black pepper
  • ⅛ teaspoon salt
  • ½ cup whole milk
  • ¼ cup heavy cream
  • ½ cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese - (1 ½-ounce | 42 g)
  • ¼ cup shredded fontina cheese - (1-ounce | 27 g)
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Instructions

  • Place the uncooked pasta in a 1.5-quart slow cooker. Add the butter, cream cheese, dry mustard, pepper, and salt. Pour in the milk and cream, then stir to combine.
  • Cover and cook on low for 1½ to 2 hours, stirring once halfway through, until the pasta is tender.
  • Stir in the shredded cheese. Cover and cook for 5 to 10 minutes, until the cheese is melted.
  • Stir again before serving and adjust salt and pepper to taste.

Notes

  • Use Freshly Shredded Cheese: It melts better and creates a smoother, creamier sauce.
  • Stir Halfway Through: This helps the pasta cook evenly and prevents sticking.
  • Adjust The Sauce: Add a splash of milk if it’s too thick, or more cheese to thicken.
  • Let It Rest 5 Minutes: This gives the sauce time to thicken before serving.
  • Use A 1.5-Quart Slow Cooker: A larger cooker may overcook the pasta.
 
If doubling the recipe, double the ingredient amounts and use a 3-quart slow cooker.

Nutrition

Serving: 1serving | Calories: 824kcal | Carbohydrates: 27g | Protein: 32g | Fat: 65g | Saturated Fat: 40g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 16g | Trans Fat: 0.2g | Cholesterol: 206mg | Sodium: 971mg | Potassium: 350mg | Sugar: 9g | Vitamin A: 2305IU | Vitamin C: 0.4mg | Calcium: 786mg | Iron: 0.3mg

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