Mac and cheese with cheddar cheese soup and sour cream

Q: Can you use sour cream instead of milk for mac and cheese?

Milk Substitutes for Mac n Cheese. If the reason that youre making the substitute is just because you dont have milk or arent able to obtain milk, then sour cream, cream cheese, butter or margarine are all good substitutes for milk in your mac and cheese.

Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 6
Calories 674
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 31g	40%
Saturated Fat 19g	94%
Cholesterol 87mg	29%
Sodium 849mg	37%
Total Carbohydrate 66g	24%
Dietary Fiber 4g	14%
Total Sugars 4g
Protein 32g
Vitamin C 0mg	1%
Calcium 635mg	49%
Iron 3mg	18%
Potassium 299mg	6%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

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How to cook Macaroni and Cheese in the slow cooker.
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Can you use sour cream instead of milk for mac and cheese?
What is the best cheese combination for mac and cheese?
Can I use sour cream instead of butter in mac and cheese?
What does putting an egg in mac and cheese do?

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

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Warm fuzzies in a bowl.

How to cook Macaroni and Cheese in the slow cooker.

I just learned a wonderful word: hygge. It’s Danish, and it’s pronounced sort of like “hoo-gah.” But what it means is more like “hug” – or like the feeling of a hug. You know, all warm and cozy and friendly and welcoming.

Anyway, it turns out hygge is a trend that’s really catching on in the USA. People in the know are skipping the hot night clubs and staying home, snuggled up in front of a fire in their jammies. They’re reading books, playing board games with friends…and eating comfort food. Because a crucial part of hygge is meals that give you that same warm and cozy glow.

The Best Creamy Crockpot Mac and Cheese fits the new trend perfectly. It’s a bowl full of warm, creamy comfort: soft, chewy noodles swimming in a rich, cheesy sauce loaded up with sour cream, butter, and just a hint of garlic and mustard for zing. It’s the closest thing there is to a hug that you can eat. Never mind about the fireplace and the jammies. So long as you have a bowl of this in front of you, you’ve got the warm and cozy vibe down pat.

DIRECTIONS:

Cook pasta according to package for al dente style. Place cooked pasta in a 5-6qt slow-cooker.
Mix in sour cream, can of soup, milk, garlic salt dry mustard and pepper. Mix until well combined.
Next add in shredded cheeses and gently stir again.
Top with 6 TBSP of butter, cover and cook on LOW for 2-3 hours.
It really is the best!

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Prep Time: 15 minutes

Cook Time: 2 hours

Total Time: 2 hours 15 minutes

Serves:8

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12 oz box of shell pasta
1/3 cup sour cream
1 10 oz can cheddar cheese soup
1/2 tsp garlic salt
1 cup milk
1/2 teaspoon dry mustard
1/4 teaspoon pepper
6 TB butter - cut into 6 tabs
4 cups of shredded cheese - I used 2 cups of white and 2 cups of sharp cheddar

Cook pasta according to package for al dente style.
Place cooked pasta in a 5-6qt slow-cooker
Mix in sour cream, can of soup, milk, garlic salt dry mustard and pepper. Mix until well combined.
Next add in shredded cheeses and gently stir again.
Top with 6 TB of butter, cover and cook on LOW for 2-3 hours.

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Calories: 400kcal (20%)Carbohydrates: 38g (13%)Protein: 21g (42%)Fat: 17g (26%)Saturated Fat: 10g (50%)Cholesterol: 44mg (15%)Sodium: 794mg (33%)Potassium: 362mg (10%)Fiber: 1g (4%)Sugar: 3g (3%)Vitamin A: 650IU (13%)Calcium: 303mg (30%)Iron: 0.8mg (4%)

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Course:Main Course

Cuisine:American

Keyword:The Best Creamy Crockpot Mac and Cheese

Reader Interactions

Can you use sour cream instead of milk for mac and cheese?

Milk Substitutes for Mac n Cheese. If the reason that you're making the substitute is just because you don't have milk or aren't able to obtain milk, then sour cream, cream cheese, butter or margarine are all good substitutes for milk in your mac and cheese.

What is the best cheese combination for mac and cheese?

For a mac and cheese recipe, consider the combination of sharper cheddar cheeses and a flavorful Parmesan. This cheese adds a boost of fruity, nutty notes to your favorite macaroni recipes. Parmesan is also ideal for grating on top of mac and cheese before you bake it to add golden color.

Can I use sour cream instead of butter in mac and cheese?

Sour cream is another great alternative to butter in mac and cheese. It checks of not one but two boxes. You can substitute sour cream for milk and butter. It gives a great depth and texture to the dish.

What does putting an egg in mac and cheese do?

The egg will make the Mac and Cheese smoother and creamier. I have tried this recipe with and without adding the egg and it does affect the texture of the final recipe. In a medium bowl, beat one egg. Warm the egg by drizzling in, very slowly, 2-3 Tablespoons of the thickened milk mixture.