SLOW COOKER MACARONI AND CHEESE WITH BROCCOLI

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An easy slow cooker mac and cheese. The best part is no boiling of the pasta. It can be made lower fat too.

Provided by Lindalou

Categories     Main Dish Recipes     Pasta     Macaroni and Cheese Recipes

Time 4h10m

Yield 10

Number Of Ingredients 8

cooking spray
1 (16 ounce) package uncooked elbow macaroni
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
4 cups shredded Cheddar cheese
2 (12 fluid ounce) cans evaporated milk
3 cups milk
1 (14 ounce) bag frozen chopped broccoli, thawed
salt and ground black pepper to taste

Steps:

  • Spray the inside of slow cooker with cooking spray.
  • Stir uncooked macaroni and vegetable oil together in the slow cooker until pasta is coated.
  • Stir Cheddar cheese, evaporated milk, milk, broccoli, salt, and black pepper with macaroni until fully combined.
  • Cover the cooker and cook on Low until macaroni is tender and the sauce is bubbling, 2 1/2 to 3 hours, stirring often to reduce sticking.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 549.1 calories, Carbohydrate 47.1 g, Cholesterol 85.7 mg, Fat 27.6 g, Fiber 2.6 g, Protein 28.3 g, SaturatedFat 16.4 g, Sodium 465 mg, Sugar 13.1 g

Aman Hoath
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This is a great recipe for a weeknight meal. It's quick and easy to make, and it's always a hit with my family.


Ahmad Afridi
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I love that this recipe is so versatile. I've added different vegetables, cheeses, and even meats to it, and it always turns out great.


Taylor Perry
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I've made this recipe several times and it's always a crowd-pleaser. It's perfect for potlucks and parties.


Shshsh Dhshs
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This recipe is a lifesaver! I'm a busy mom and I don't have a lot of time to cook. This dish is so easy to make and it's always a hit with my kids.


pac 1404
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I'm not a big fan of macaroni and cheese, but this recipe changed my mind. It's so creamy and cheesy, and the broccoli adds a nice crunch. I'll definitely be making this again.


marten amir
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I didn't have any broccoli on hand, so I used frozen peas instead. It turned out great!


Hadi Ghulam Ali
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This recipe was a bit bland for my taste. I added some extra salt and pepper, and it was much better.


Jolaiya Bukola
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This is my new favorite macaroni and cheese recipe! The broccoli and cheese sauce are the perfect combination, and it's so easy to make. I love that I can just throw everything in the slow cooker and forget about it.


John Stands By Ear
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I made this recipe for a potluck and it was a huge success! Everyone loved it, and I got lots of compliments on it. It was easy to make and very flavorful.


Noeliza Amagula
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This macaroni and cheese with broccoli was a hit with my family! The broccoli added a nice touch of color and flavor, and the cheese sauce was creamy and delicious. I will definitely be making this again.