Craving something warm, comforting, creamy and oh-so-cheesy? This slow-cooked mac and cheese is just what you (and your family) needs for dinner tonight. In just 15 minutes of prep, this easy dish is ready to cook itself all the way to mealtime.
Slow-Cooker Extra-Cheesy Macaroni and Cheese
- Prep Time 15 min
- Total 2 hr 20 min
- Ingredients 8
- Servings 5
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons butter, melted
- 1 cup milk
- 1 can (12 oz) evaporated milk
- 2 1/2 cups shredded sharp Cheddar cheese (10 oz)
- 6 oz Kraft™ Velveeta™ original cheese, cut into 1/2-inch cubes
- 8 oz uncooked penne pasta (about 2 1/2 cups)
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 1/2 cup Progresso™ plain panko crispy bread crumbs
Instructions
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Step1Spray 3- to 4-quart slow cooker with cooking spray. In slow cooker, stir 2 tablespoons melted butter, the milk, evaporated milk, cheeses and pasta until well mixed.
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Step2Cover; cook on Low heat setting 1 hour. Stir; cook 1 to 1 1/2 hours longer or until pasta is tender. Stir well; let stand, covered, 5 minutes before serving.
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Step3Meanwhile, in 8-inch nonstick skillet, melt 2 tablespoons butter over medium heat. Add bread crumbs; cook 3 to 4 minutes, stirring frequently, until golden brown. Sprinkle over pasta.
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Nutrition
750
Calories
41g
Total Fat
34g
Protein
61g
Total Carbohydrate
15g
Sugars
Nutrition Facts
Serving Size: 1 Serving
- Calories
- 750
- Calories from Fat
- 370
- Total Fat
- 41g
- 63%
- Saturated Fat
- 24g
- 119%
- Trans Fat
- 1 1/2g
- Cholesterol
- 125mg
- 42%
- Sodium
- 1050mg
- 44%
- Potassium
- 470mg
- 14%
- Total Carbohydrate
- 61g
- 20%
- Dietary Fiber
- 2g
- 9%
- Sugars
- 15g
- Protein
- 34g
% Daily Value*:
- Vitamin A
- 30%
- 30%
- Vitamin C
- 0%
- 0%
- Calcium
- 80%
- 80%
- Iron
- 10%
- 10%
Exchanges:
2 1/2 Starch; 0 Fruit; 1 Other Carbohydrate; 0 Skim Milk; 1 Low-Fat Milk; 0 Milk; 0 Vegetable; 0 Very Lean Meat; 0 Lean Meat; 2 1/2 High-Fat Meat; 3 Fat;Carbohydrate Choice
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