Three Cheese Crockpot Macaroni and Cheese

Macaroni and cheese is a popular comfort food dish that originated in Italy and was brought to the United States by Thomas Jefferson.

This is vegetarian and high protein recipe. Dish can be prepared in 145 minutes. Recipe requires some culinary experience (medium difficulty). Number of ingredients: 10.

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Three Cheese Crockpot Macaroni and Cheese

Cooking Method: Slow cooking Cuisine: American Courses: Dinner, Main Dish Recipe Keys: High Protein Vegetarian

Difficulty: Intermediate Prep Time 15 min Cook Time 120 min Rest Time 10 min Total Time 2 hrs 25 mins

Servings: 6 Calories: 2700

Best Season: Suitable throughout the year

Ingredients

Servings

• 16 ounce Macaroni
• 2 cup Cheddar Cheese
• 1 cup Monterey Jack Cheese
• ¹⁄₂ cup Parmesan Cheese
• 2 cup Milk
• 2 tablespoon Butter
• 2 tablespoon All-Purpose Flour
• ¹⁄₂ teaspoon Garlic Powder
• ¹⁄₂ teaspoon Salt
• ¹⁄₄ teaspoon Black Pepper

Instructions

1. Cook the macaroni according to package instructions. Drain and set aside.
2. In a saucepan, melt the butter over medium heat. Stir in the flour and cook for 1 minute.
3. Gradually whisk in the milk until smooth. Cook, stirring constantly, until the mixture thickens.
4. Stir in the cheddar cheese, Monterey Jack cheese, Parmesan cheese, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper until melted and smooth.
5. In a crockpot, combine the cooked macaroni and cheese sauce. Stir well.
6. Cover and cook on low for 2 hours, stirring occasionally.
7. Let the macaroni and cheese rest for 10 minutes before serving.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 6

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Amount Per Serving

Calories 450kcal

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 20g31%

Total Carbohydrate 50g17%

Sugars 3g

Protein 15g30%

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* The Percentage Daily Values are calculated from a 2,000 calorie diet. Your specific daily value may vary, depending on your individual calorie requirements.