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Slow Cooker 5-Ingredient Poor Man's Pea Macaroni

Jennifer
This slow cooker poor man's pea macaroni uses just 5 simple ingredients for an incredibly easy, budget-friendly weeknight dinner your family will love!
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 2 hours
Course Main
Servings 4
Calories 536 kcal

Equipment

  • Slow Cooker
  • wooden spoon

Ingredients
  

  • 2 cups dry elbow macaroni
  • 3 cups frozen peas (do not thaw)
  • 2 cups milk
  • 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
  • 1 cup water or chicken broth

Instructions
 

  • Lightly coat the inside of a slow cooker with nonstick spray or butter. Add the uncooked elbow macaroni and the frozen peas.
  • Pour the milk and water/broth over the top and stir gently to combine, making sure the pasta is mostly covered.
  • Cover and cook on LOW for 1 1/2 to 2 1/2 hours until the macaroni is almost tender and most of the liquid has been absorbed. (Check the pasta after 1 1/2 hours).
  • Turn off the slow cooker and gently stir in the cheese.
  • Cover and let sit for 5 minutes until the cheese has melted and the sauce is smooth. Serve warm.

Nutrition

Calories: 536kcalCarbohydrates: 74gProtein: 26gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 8gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 43mgSodium: 241mgPotassium: 626mgFiber: 8gSugar: 14gVitamin A: 1313IUVitamin C: 44mgCalcium: 392mgIron: 3mg

*Nutritional information is a calculated guesstimate. Please note that this can change with different brands and modifications you may make to the recipe. For the most accurate information, use a nutritional calculator with the exact brands and measurements you're using with each recipe.

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