Mac and cheese in the slow cooker | Nordmad
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Mac and cheese in the slow cooker | Nordmad

Creamy, soft mac and cheese made right in the slow cooker. The pasta cooks in milk and cream, then melts together with cheese into a silky dish.

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190 min total
4 servings
Very Easy

Ingredients

servings

  • Pasta

    • 400 g macaroni (raw)

  • Liquid

    • 6 dl whole milk
    • 2 dl cream

  • Cheese and flavor

    • 300 g cheddar (grated)
    • 100 g mozzarella (grated)
    • 1 spsk butter
    • 1 tsk salt
    • 1 knsp black pepper

Instructions

  1. 1

    Prepare the slow cooker

    1. Butter the slow cooker lightly.
    1 min
  2. 2

    Assemble the dish

    1. Add the raw macaroni to the slow cooker.
    2. Pour the milk and cream over.
    3. Add butter, salt and pepper.
    4. Stir gently to combine.
    5 min
  3. 3

    Cook

    1. Set the slow cooker to LOW for 2½–3 hours.
    2. Stir 1–2 times along the way.
    0 min
    Low heat
  4. 4

    Add the cheese

    1. When the pasta is tender, stir in the cheddar.
    2. Add the mozzarella and stir until melted.
    3. Taste and loosen with a little warm milk if needed.
    10 min
    Low heat

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Nutrition

Calories

850kcal

Protein

35g

Fat

45g

Carbs

78g

Serving Size

500g

Serving

Suggestions

  • • Serve straight from the slow cooker while it is still creamy.

Drink Pairings

  • • Alkoholfri: Light sparkling water

Side Pairings

  • • Crisp salad

Dessert Pairings

  • • A light dessert

Storage

Fresh

  • • Duration: 3 days
  • • Temperature: 5°C
  • • Method: Store covered in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Can be frozen up to 2 months, though the texture softens after thawing. Reheat gently with a splash of milk.

Frozen

  • • Duration: 2 months
  • • Temperature: -18°C

Tips

Preparation

  • • Use good cheddar — it carries the flavor.

Cooking

  • • Stir only a few times so the pasta does not go too soft.

Serving

  • • Serve right away for the creamiest texture.

Variations

Flavor

  • Add a pinch of mustard powder for deeper cheese flavor.
  • A little smoked paprika adds character.

Health

  • Use cooking cream for a lighter version.

Method

  • Can cook 1½–2 hours on HIGH, but keep an eye on it.

Toppings

  • Crisp bacon on top.

Author

C

Camilla

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