Lightened Up Crockpot Mac and Cheese

Course: Main Course, Side Dish

Cuisine: American

Prep Time: 10

Cook Time: 2

Total Time: 2 10

Servings: servings

Calories: 215kcal

Author: Lauren

This is the best, lightened up Crockpot Mac and Cheese recipe you never knew you needed but now you've got to have!! It's creamy, cheesy, delicious and only 215 calories per serving. It's also super simple to make in the crockpot and just taste absolutely incredible!

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Ingredients

2 cups 8-oz. uncooked elbow macaroni noodles
4- oz. reduced-fat cream cheese (112g)
3 cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese (140g) freshly shredded, not pre-packaged shredded
3/4 cup shredded gruyere cheese (40g) freshly shredded, not pre-packaged shredded
2 Tbsp unsalted butter (30g)
1 cup 2% milk (240g)
1/2 cup 2% Greek yogurt (112g)
1 tsp each: salt, ground mustard, onion powder
1/4 tsp each: black pepper, garlic powder

Instructions

Bring a large pot of water to a boil. Add a tablespoon of salt and the pasta. Cook for 5 minutes then rinse with cool water. Drain and set aside.
In the same pot (or in a medium pan), add the cream cheese, both shredded cheeses and the butter. Stir to combine. Then stir in the milk, greek yogurt and seasonings.
Add the cooked macaroni to the Crockpot. Pour the cheese mixture over top and toss to combine. Cook on low for 1-2 hours stirring a few times throughout.
Serve straight out of Crockpot or transfer to a serving platter. Sprinkle with freshly cracked black pepper, freshly grated parmesan and fresh parsley when ready to serve!

Notes

Stovetop Cooking Method:

To cook on the stovetop, cook your noodles for 7-8 minutes or until they are al dente. Then continue to follow the steps of adding the rest of the ingredients, stirring until everything is melted and has come together. Then allow the mac and cheese to cook on low heat for 20-30 minutes or until noodles have finished cooking all the way through.

You can also combine everything then transfer into a baking dish to finish cooking in the over at 350 degrees F for 30 minutes or until cheese is bubbly.

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