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Best Slow Cooker Triple Cheesy Mac and Cheese Recipe

Slow Cooker Triple Cheesy Mac and Cheese

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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 2 hours
Total Time 2 hours 10 minutes
Servings 8

Ingredients
  

  • 1 pound cellentani (corkscrew) pasta dry, uncooked
  • 4 tablespoons unsalted butter cubed
  • 4 ounces cream cheese cut into 1-inch cubes
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt plus more to taste
  • 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper optional for heat
  • 3 cups whole milk
  • 1/2 cup heavy cream
  • 2 cups sharp cheddar cheese freshly shredded
  • 1 cup pepper jack cheese freshly shredded

Instructions
 

  • Lightly grease the insert of a 6-quart slow cooker.
  • Add the uncooked pasta, butter cubes, cream cheese cubes, kosher salt, and cayenne pepper into the slow cooker.
  • Pour the whole milk and heavy cream over the ingredients. Stir gently to distribute the liquid.
  • Cover and cook on LOW for 1 hour. Remove the lid and stir well to separate any pasta clumps.
  • Cover and continue cooking on LOW for another 30 to 60 minutes, checking every 20 minutes, until the pasta is tender (al dente). Do not overcook.
  • Once the pasta is cooked, sprinkle the freshly shredded cheddar and pepper jack cheeses over the top.
  • Stir rigorously until the cheeses are completely melted and the sauce is smooth and creamy. Serve immediately.