Slow Cooker Four Cheese Mac and Cheese with Turkey Bacon Delight
A creamy and delicious mac and cheese made in a slow cooker with four types of cheese and turkey bacon for a delightful twist.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 4 hours
- Total Time: 4 hours 15 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings 1x
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Meat-based
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound elbow macaroni
- 4 ounces cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1 cup shredded Gruyère cheese
- 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 4 cups milk
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 6 slices turkey bacon, cooked and crumbled
Instructions
- In the slow cooker, combine the macaroni, milk, and spices.
- Add the soft cream cheese and stir well.
- Layer the shredded cheeses over the top.
- Cover and cook on low for 3-4 hours or until the pasta is tender.
- Stir in the crumbled turkey bacon just before serving.
Notes
- Add breadcrumbs on top before serving for a crunchy texture.
- Feel free to customize the type of cheese based on preference.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 5 grams
- Sodium: 800 milligrams
- Fat: 25 grams
- Saturated Fat: 12 grams
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 grams
- Trans Fat: 0 grams
- Carbohydrates: 45 grams
- Fiber: 2 grams
- Protein: 20 grams
- Cholesterol: 60 milligrams
Keywords: Slow Cooker, Mac and Cheese, Turkey Bacon, Cheese Recipe