Slow Cooker Mac and Cheese Casserole
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This Slow Cooker Mac and Cheese Casserole recipe is straight up comfort food. It is a great side dish for a regular dinner or holiday dinner.
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How to Make Mac and Cheese Casserole in a Slow Cooker
Aunt Lou here.
Macaroni and cheese is a huge favorite in this house. I love trying out all kinds of recipes. When I was looking through our recipes, I saw that Cris had made this one, and it was very different from anything I had tried before. So, I thought I would give it a try but with the twist of using the 3.5 Quart Casserole Crock Pot instead of a 6 Quart. It changed the timing a bit, but this Slow Cooker Mac and Cheese Casserole was still a huge hit!
To be perfectly honest, I am not a mayo girl. So, I know I am not an expert. Cris mentions in the original post that using Duke’s Mayo is essential to get the wonderful flavor of this recipe. I decided that I better listen to this advice since I am not much of a mayo expert, and the results were delicious!
(If you would like to see the original version of this recipe that is made in a 6 Quart Slow Cooker, you can find it here.)
What You Will Need for Slow Cooker Mac and Cheese Casserole
Ingredients Needed
- 1 cup Duke’s mayo
- 1 cup sour cream
- 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
- 2 cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese
- 1 cup ricotta cheese
- 1 3/4 cup uncooked macaroni
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1/2 sleeve Ritz crackers, crushed
Equipment Needed
- Pot
- Strainer
- Wooden spoon
- Large mixing bowl
- Measuring cups
- Stirring spatula
- 3.5 Quart Casserole Crock Pot
Time Needed
- Prep Time: 10 to 15 minutes
- Cooking Time: 1 hour and 45 minutes to 2 hours and 15 minutes on high, rotating your insert halfway through the cooking time if your slow cooker does not cook evenly
General Notes
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- As with any of our recipes, carb counts, calorie counts and nutritional information varies greatly. As a result, your nutritional content depends on which products you choose to use when cooking this dish. The auto-calculation is just an automated estimate and should NOT be used for specific dietary needs.
- All slow cookers cook differently, so cooking times are always a basic guideline. Recipes should always be tested first in your own slow cooker and time adjusted as needed.
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Slow Cooker Mac and Cheese Casserole
Ingredients
- 1 cup Dukeโs mayo
- 1 cup sour cream
- 2 cup shredded mozzarella
- 2 cups shredded sharp cheddar
- 1 cup ricotta cheese
- 1 3/4 cup uncooked macaroni
- salt and pepper to taste
- approximately 1/2 sleeve of crushed Ritz crackers
Instructions
- Cook 1 3/4 cup uncooked macaroni until it is al dente and drain.
- While the macaroni is cooking, in a large bowl, combine 1 cup Dukeโs mayo, 1 cup sour cream, 2 cup shredded mozzarella, 2 cups shredded sharp cheddar, 1 cup ricotta cheese and salt and pepper to taste and stir well.
- Add cooked macaroni to the mixture and stir until well combined.
- Spread mac and cheese out evenly in a lightly greased 3.5 Quart Casserole Crock Pot.
- Cover and cook on high for 1 hour and 45 minutes to 2 hours and 15 minutes, rotating your insert halfway through the cooking time if your slow cooker does not cook evenly.
- Once the edges are golden, top with approximately 1/2 sleeve of crushed Ritz crackers.
Notes
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- As with any of our recipes, carb counts, calorie counts and nutritional information varies greatly. As a result, your nutritional content depends on which products you choose to use when cooking this dish.ย The auto-calculation is just an automated estimate and should NOT be used for specific dietary needs.
- All slow cookers cook differently, so cooking times are always a basic guideline. Recipes shouldย always be tested first in your own slow cooker and time adjusted as needed.
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