Crock Pot Cheddar Chili Mac
Crock Pot Cheddar Chili Mac is the ultimate comfort food, blending creamy mac and cheese with a spicy chili twist. This hearty dish comes together effortlessly in your slow cooker—just mix, set, and enjoy! Perfect for family dinners or game nights, it promises to satisfy with rich flavors and cheesy goodness that will have everyone coming back for seconds.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 4 hours
- Total Time: 4 hours 15 minutes
- Yield: Serves 6
- Category: Main
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups elbow macaroni
- 1 lb ground beef or turkey
- 1 can (15 oz) kidney beans, drained
- 1 can (14.5 oz) diced tomatoes, undrained
- 1 cup chopped bell peppers
- 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
- 2 cups chicken broth
- 2 tsp chili powder
- 1 tsp cumin
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp onion powder
Instructions
- Brown the ground meat in a skillet over medium heat until fully cooked.
- In a crock pot, combine the cooked meat with macaroni, beans, tomatoes, bell peppers, and spices.
- Pour in chicken broth to cover ingredients slightly.
- Cook on low for 4 hours or high for 2 hours until pasta is tender.
- Stir in cheddar cheese until melted and creamy.
- Serve warm and garnish with extra cheese or herbs if desired.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 480
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: For added flavor, sauté onions and garlic before browning meat. Customize by swapping elbow macaroni for gluten-free pasta or adding jalapeños for heat. Store leftovers in airtight containers for up to three days.