Dessert for 24
Slow Cooker Macaroni and Cheese
Elbow macaroni cooks slowly with cheddar, cream cheese, milk, butter, and sour cream into a creamy baked-style side dish.
Typical price
$2.27for 4 servings
$0.57 per serving$2.27 for 4
Typical price: Salefork's estimate of an everyday US shelf price for each ingredient. Pick your city to price it from this week's ad.
- 140 minstart to table
- Involveddifficulty
- 24servings as written
- $typical cost tier
AmericanVegetarianKid-friendlyBudgetDessertsSlow cooker
What it costs
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| Ingredient | Amount | Cost |
|---|---|---|
| Pasta$0.10/oz typical | 16 oz | $1.60Typical price |
| Butter$0.40/oz typical | 4 oz | $1.60Typical price |
| Cheddar and shredded cheese$0.30/oz typical | 24 oz | $7.20Typical price |
| Cream cheese$0.30/oz typical | 1 oz | $0.30Typical price |
| Milk$0.04/oz typical | 17 oz | $0.68Typical price |
| Sour cream or plain yogurt$0.14/oz typical | 16 oz | $2.24Typical price |
| Total for the servings shown | $13.62 | |
Ingredients
- 16 oz uncooked elbow macaroni
- 1/2 cup butter
- 24 oz grated sharp cheddar cheese
- 1 brick cream cheese
- 2 cups milk
- 16 oz sour cream
Steps
- Grease a 6-quart slow cooker with a little butter.
- Add the macaroni, remaining butter, cheddar, cubed cream cheese, milk, and sour cream.
- Stir until the ingredients are evenly mixed.
- Cover and cook on Low for 2 hours, stirring once after 1 hour.
- Stir again, cover, and cook for 20 minutes more until the pasta is tender.
Swaps
- Cheddar and shredded cheese for Mozzarellaabout the same price
- Sour cream or plain yogurt for Yogurtabout $0.02/oz less at typical prices
- Milk for Almond, soy or oat milkabout $0.01/oz more at typical prices
- Butter for Margarine and vegan butterabout $0.15/oz less at typical prices
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