Creamy Mac and Cheese Crock Pot Recipe – Easy

Ingredients

• 16 oz (450 g) elbow macaroni or small pasta shells, uncooked
• 4 cups (960 ml) whole milk
• 1 cup (240 ml) heavy cream or double cream
• 4 tbsp (60 g) unsalted butter
• 3 tbsp (24 g) all-purpose flour
• 2 cups (200 g) sharp cheddar cheese, shredded
• 1 cup (100 g) mozzarella cheese, shredded
• 4 oz (115 g) cream cheese, softened and cubed
• 1 tsp (5 ml) Dijon mustard (optional)
• ½ tsp (3 g) garlic powder
• ½ tsp (3 g) onion powder
• ½ tsp salt (adjust to taste)
• ¼ tsp black pepper
• ¼ tsp smoked paprika or cayenne (optional)