Southern Style Slow Cooker Mac & Cheese
How to make Greek yogurt mac and cheese in the slow cooker! A unique and delicious twist on a classic southern favorite.
Ingredients
- 1 lb elbow macaroni pasta uncooked
- 1/2 lb smoked gouda cheese shredded
- 1 1/2 lb sharp cheddar cheese shredded
- 1/2 lb monterey jack cheese shredded
- 32 oz Greek yogurt
- 1 cup half & half OR 1/2 cup whole milk & half cup heavy cream
- 4 tbsp salted butter melted
- 2 3/4 cup chicken broth
- 2 tsp seasoning salt
- 1 tsp ground black pepper
- 1 tsp smoked paprika
- 1/2 tsp cayenne pepper
- 1 1/2 tsp onion powder
- 1 1/2 tsp garlic powder
Instructions
- In a large bowl combine the greek yogurt, butter, chicken broth, and half & half.
- Stir until well combined.
- Sprinkle in the seasoning salt, black pepper, onion powder, garlic powder, paprika, and cayenne pepper.
- Stir until everything is well incorporated.
- Next toss the uncooked macaroni into the slow cooker.
- Now add the cheese in the slow cooker.
- Stir, then pour in the creamy mixture( greek yogurt, chicken broth, and etc..)
- Stir everything until well incorporated.
- Place the lid on the slow cooker, then set the slow cooker on low.
- Let cook for 3 hours.
- Serve and enjoy!