Easy to make Macaroni and Cheese with Sugar Snap Peas cooked in the slow cooker. It’s the perfect combo of creamy and crunchy!
Crockpot Mac and Cheese with Peas
Because sugar snap peas are a garden favorite, I wanted to incorporate them into one of my favorite dishes, macaroni and cheese.
Most people don’t turn to their slow cooker when it comes to mac and cheese (you need to try my Crockpot Mac And Cheese With Velveeta), but I’m here to tell you it makes a delicious creamy comfort food. By slow cooking it, the noodles are going to soak up all that cheesy goodness, and the cheese on top is going to get a little crisp. Don’t you love the crisp pieces? Me too. I will fight my family for them!
How to Make Mac and Cheese in Slow Cooker
Spray the inside of the slow cooker. It’s important to do this to prevent the noodles from sticking.
Pour milk and egg into the slow cooker, whisking to mix.
Add UNCOOKED noodles, shredded cheese, salt & pepper and dry mustard into the slow cooker, mixing to completely stir.
Sprinkle a little more cheese on top – this will make the crispy cheese.
Cook. With a little bit of time left, add the sugar snap peas. Cook a little bit more.
Time to eat – enjoy!
Recipe Tweaks
Can I use frozen peas instead of fresh peas? You sure can. Add 2 cups of frozen peas into the slow cooker, the same time you’d add the fresh ones.
Can I use elbow noodles instead? Yes you can.
So go ahead and try this Slow Cooker Macaroni and Cheese With Sugar Snap Peas recipe. I’ll see you on the cheesy side!
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Slow Cooker Macaroni and Cheese With Sugar Snap Peas
PrintIngredients
- 3 cups whole milk
- 1 egg
- 16 oz box medium shells uncooked
- 4 cups shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon ground white pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon dry mustard
- 2 cups sugar snap peas cut into thirds
Instructions
- Spray the inside of your slow cooker with nonstick spray.
- Pour milk and egg into the slow cooker, whisking to mix.
- Add uncooked shells, 3 cups cheddar cheese, salt, pepper and dry mustard into the slow cooker. Mix to combine.
- Sprinkle remaining 1 cup of cheese on top.
- Cook on LOW for 3 hours.
- With 30 minutes remaining, stir in sugar snap peas. Continue to cook.
- Serve and enjoy!
Bam's Kitchen says
Great textures in the comfort food mac and cheese a little crunchy with the creamy is a good thing and maybe we can get kids and hubbys to eat their veggies. Your snow peas in your garden are so big, wow! I had no idea that snow peas and their vines got so tall
Kari @ bite-sized thoughts says
I’m really glad London winter is not like NYC winter :S I love your garden though – what a great set up!
Melanie says
Yum, that looks really good! I love how you bring in your fresh grown produce! You are incredible!
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GiGi Eats says
I remember when I was younger I never wanted ANYTHING green in my mac & cheese or pasta or ANYTHING for that matter, but now… BRING IT!!!!! BRING THIS DISH TO MY MOUTH! 😉
Selena @ The Nutritious Kitchen says
okay I have never thought of making mac n cheese in the slow cooker and the idea is genius! Plus you’re photos are stunning!! Pinning this recipe for sure 🙂
Carol at Wild Goose Tea says
Spring colors—yellow and bright green—-and winter comfort food. Wonderful combination. I too am already thinking about spring. I made a bit of an arrangement on my deck with a large pot and a couple of smaller ones and planted primroses and a Xmas rose. Just so I could see some flower power out my slider. I sleep with my two dogs and one of my cats, so I understand animal warmth—-both the body heat and the warmth from the heart. Mac and cheese is one of my old time favorite dishes. So this works for me.
Hotly Spiced says
I’ve only been to NYC once and that was last June. The weather was so hot and warm I just can’t imagine it being the polar opposite. We have been hearing about the snow falls in NYC and people have been saying one coat just isn’t enough. I do hope you’re surviving the harsh conditions. The mac & cheese is a very warming and comforting meal for your big-freeze. I made mac & cheese last night as my little guy loves it – excellent carb loading after his swim squad xx
Mary // chattavore says
I haven’t attempted to make mac & cheese in the slow cooker yet. I’ve heard it expands quite a bit and for some reason I find that intimidating. I’ll have to give it a whirl. I love the idea of adding snap peas!
Margaret Anne @ Natural Chow says
I’ve never made macaroni in a slow cooker before, but this looks too good to pass up. I’ve got some sugar snap peas from last year’s garden that are just dying to be used in this dish. Thanks so much for the delicious recipe! I look forward to more yummy recipes!
Norma Chang says
I would never thought of combining sugar snap peas with mac and cheese, but what a great idea.
Allie Mackin says
Oh man this looks good, and love the photos too! Oh gosh so cold here, I have been wearing 2 coats too. I made the mistake of buying a short parker so I have to wear an over-sized alpaca wrap coat I borrowed from my mom over it. Ugh.
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Elisabeth says
It looks so yummy 🙂
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K / Pure & Complex says
Okay, you just can’t put Mac and cheese in front of me and expect me not to drool over here lol. I love this
Ashley | Spoonful of Flavor says
As always, I am so impressed with your winter garden! I have never made mac & cheese in the slow cooker, but this looks so warm and comforting, especially with those sugar snap peas!
kate says
That looks so amazing!
Joanna says
My husband loves mac and cheese so I’ll have to surprise him with this sometime!!
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Manali @ CookWithManali says
such a comforting dish especially with all that snow around! I love snap peas , I bet they were awesome with mac n cheese!
Gayle @ Pumpkin 'N Spice says
This mac ‘n cheese looks fantastic! What a clever twist to add in some peas. Love how creamy this looks!
Kelly says
We got a ton of snow last night and today and this mac & cheese is exactly what we need to stay warm! Love that it’s made in the slow cooker too! Looks so comforting! The snap peas sound awesome in here and looks so cozy and comforting.
Jamie | Jamie's Recipes says
Love the crispy bits. Is there a way to just make an entire pan of just the crispy bits? I love the fresh green of the peas.
I recommend growing corn and putting that in the slow cooker with your macaroni and cheese. You will be so happy you did. 🙂
cheri says
Snap peas are the best, paired with mac n cheese I bet this is delicious!
Ash-foodfashionparty says
You’ve always blown me with your combination of fresh veggies and I’ve always been jelly jelly over your fresh grown. This is no different, love the idea of the combination here.
By the way, the storm seems to be a big thing, stay warm friend.
Betty says
I’ve never made macaroni and cheese in the crockpot before, but it sounds wonderful! Cheesy goodness, and you’re right about the crispy parts- yum! I love Sugar snaps too- one of the first things to plant in the garden! 🙂
Ashley says
I’ve made lasagna in my crock plenty of times but never mac and cheese! This looks deeelish! Love sugar snap peas!
Choc Chip Uru says
The cheesiness in this macaroni makes me very happy, it looks so warming 😀
Perfect for your cold nights, keep snuggling with this delish dish!
Cheers
Choc Chip Uru
Suzanne says
Love the peas in the mac and cheese. I feel deprived, I don’t have a slow cooker and I keep meaning to remedy that. This looks delicious,
Anna @ shenANNAgans says
Oh dear. It’s so cold your sweaters need sweaters. That’s the worst! 🙁
Love your Mac & Cheese, the bright green makes the dish pop, seems healthier. Take care lovely lady! Xx
Angie@Angie's Recipes says
I made mac & cheese with cauliflowers, broccoli and bean sprouts before, but yours with sugar peas looks so much better!
Dannii @ Hungry Healthy Happy says
I have never made mac and cheese in the slow cooker before, but I am loving that idea.
We usually have cauliflower and green beans in ours, but I will try sugar snap peas next time. Yum!
Kelly @ Hidden Fruits and Veggies says
I love the crispy bits of mac and cheese, too — THE BEST. I love using my slowcooker in the winter, especially as a means to keep warm. Somehow it perfectly heats up the kitchen more than using the stove or oven. Maybe because I can get in, out, and back under my blankets in record time.