Description
This High-Protein Crockpot Mac and Cheese is creamy, cheesy, and packed with protein! Perfect for meal prep or a comforting dinner, it’s easy to make in your slow cooker and satisfies both taste and nutrition.
Ingredients
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Ingredients
- 2 cups whole wheat elbow macaroni (uncooked)
- 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 cups milk (dairy or unsweetened almond milk)
- 1/2 cup Greek yogurt
- 1/2 tsp garlic powder
- 1/2 tsp onion powder
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- Optional: cooked chicken breast, diced (for extra protein)
Instructions
Instructions
- Prep crockpot: Spray the slow cooker with nonstick spray or lightly butter the inside.
- Add ingredients: Combine uncooked macaroni, cheddar, mozzarella, Parmesan, milk, Greek yogurt, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper in the crockpot. Stir to combine. Add cooked chicken if desired.
- Cook: Cover and cook on low for 2–2.5 hours, stirring halfway through to ensure even cooking.
- Check consistency: If the mac and cheese is too thick, add a splash of milk and stir until creamy.
- Serve: Ladle into bowls and garnish with extra cheese or parsley if desired. Serve warm.
Notes
For a lower-fat version, use part-skim cheeses and milk. You can also add vegetables like broccoli or peas for extra nutrients.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 2–2.5 hours
- Category: Casserole
- Method: Slow Cooker
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 50mg
Keywords: high protein mac and cheese, crockpot mac and cheese, slow cooker mac and cheese, healthy comfort food