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Slow Cooker Chili Bean Mac and Cheese

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  • Servings:

    Serves 6 as an appetizer

  • Prep Time:

    5 minutes

  • Cook Time:

    205 minutes

Ingredients

This combination of two comfort food favorites is perfect for serving up on game day. Serve it right out of the slow cooker to keep it warm all game long.
1/2 (12-oz.) package frozen diced onions, thawed
3/4 (12-oz.) package frozen diced green peppers, thawed
1 (15.5-oz.) can dark red kidney beans, drained and rinsed
1 (15.5-oz.) can low-sodium black beans, drained and rinsed
2 (10-oz.) cans diced tomatoes and mild green chilies
1/2 (8-oz.) package cream cheese
1 tsp. sweet paprika or 1 (1-oz.) packet Nature's Promise Chili Seasoning
2 cups low-sodium vegetable broth
12 oz. dry elbow pasta
2 cups shredded Cheddar cheese, divided
Sour cream and chopped green onions, to serve
Slow Cooker Chili Bean Mac and Cheese

Directions

To a 5-qt. slow cooker, add onions, peppers, beans, diced tomatoes with chilies, cream cheese, paprika and broth. Season with salt and pepper. Stir to combine. Cover and cook on high for 3 hours or low for 6 hours.
When ready to serve, stir in dry elbow pasta and cook on high until pasta is fully cooked, 30 minutes, stirring halfway through. Stir in cheese and let melt. Garnish with sour cream and green onions to serve.
Tip: If you can't find chili seasoning, make your own by combining 1 tablespoon chili powder, 1 teaspoon ground cumin, 1/2 teaspoon onion powder, 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder and 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper.
Source: Hannaford fresh Magazine, September 2025

Nutrition

Nutritional Facts
Servings Serves 6
Base Nutrients
Calories 550 kcal (28%)
Calories from Fat 180 kcal (0%)
Total Fat 20 g (31%)
Saturated Fat 11 g (55%)
Cholesterol 60 mg (20%)
Sodium 850 mg (35%)
Total Carbohydrates 69 g (23%)
Dietary Fiber 9 g (36%)
Protein 24 g (40%)
Vitamins
Vitamin A n/a
Vitamin C n/a
Minerals
Calcium n/a
Iron n/a
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