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Slow Cooker Macaroni and Cheese

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Slow Cooker Macaroni and Cheese

Are you looking for a Slow Cooker Macaroni and Cheese recipe that is going to take your taste buds on a ride? You’re going to love the ease and flavor of this great recipe!

crock pot mac and cheese

It’s no secret that we love our Slow Cooker. Not only does it do all the work for us, but it allows us to literally just add in the ingredients and walk away. What’s not to love about that?!

This gives us time to do some errands, get to work, do some cleaning or honestly, kick my feet up and relax a bit. And if I do happen to leave and come home while it’s cooking, the smells that greet me at the front door just can’t be topped! 

slow cooker mac & cheese

If you’re looking for a truly simple and easy crockpot recipe, this is the one for you. Say goodbye to making your mac and cheese on the stove top and let your slow cooker do all the hard work.

Not that there is anything wrong with stove top macaroni and cheese. We love that also. But this is so easy and quick! You just throw it all in the slow cooker and let it do all throw work.

This Slow Cooker Macaroni and Cheese recipe is the ultimate mac & cheese recipe. It is super cheesy and creamy. And who doesn’t love that combination?

This recipe is my go to Macaroni and Cheese recipe when I don’t have oven space and I want a recipe I know  everyone will love.

It’s easy to assemble and is a creamy, comfort food for weeknight dinners or potlucks. Just toss it in the crock pot and your good to go. Made entirely in the slow cooker, saves so much time. 

crock pot mac & cheese

What happens if I don’t grease the slow cooker before adding in the ingredients?

All that really means is that there is going to be a lot of cleaning for you to do afterward. It won’t change the taste at all but it could change the texture.

If the noodles are starting to stick, you’re going to really have to scrape and scrub to get them off. This could break the noodles and cause them to look less than pretty. I highly suggest you grease the slow cooker. 

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Slow Cooker Macaroni and Cheese

Slow Cooker Macaroni and Cheese

Slow Cooker Mac & Cheese

How to make slow cooker macaroni and cheese:

  • Add salt to a large pot of boiling water and cook macaroni pasta for about six minutes.
  • Strain and rinse to cool pasta. Grease the bowl of a slow cooker with cooking spray and combine all ingredients in the slow cooker, reserving 1/4 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese.
  • Stir to combine all ingredients and place the lid on the slow cooker. Cook on HIGH for 2-3 hours, stirring twice during the cook time. Sprinkle with reserved shredded sharp cheddar cheese and cover until cheese has melted before serving.

Can I use almond milk or skim milk in this recipe?

While I have actually never tried this, I did do a bit of research on this and found that many of the comments stated that the addition of almond milk wasn’t advised for this recipe.

If at all possible, stick to the listed ingredients as close as you can. 

This way, you’ll ensure that you get the best tasting slow cooker macaroni and cheese possible. After all you want it ti be rich and creamy and super hearty!  

What about the cheese used in this recipe? 

I would suggest grating your own cheeses. I know it’s a pain in the you know what but it’s worth it.

It’s so much easier to open a bag of pre-shredded cheese and that cheese is ok for certain things.

But most pre-shredded cheeses are coated in cellulose, which keeps the cheese from clumping together in the bag. That coating prevents the cheese from  melting down properly.

So you won’t get as gooey of a cheese sauce and it can leave your cheese sauce a bit on the gritty side. This recipe comes out best with cheese that you grate yourself believe me on this! 

Slow Cooker Mac & Cheese

What toppings would you serve on this slow cooker macaroni and cheese?

Anything and everything! The first answer that came to mind was MORE cheese! But if you like a bit of spice, you can always add some fresh jalapenos and hot sauce as well.

Just make certain that you’re seasoning up your own bowl so that everyone can enjoy the taste and flavor as it was originally cooked. 

Best Mac and Cheese

There you have it! Some simple answers to questions before you start the recipe. Now that you know a bit more about this slow cooker recipe, let’s get down to the details of how to make this delicious Slow Cooker Macaroni and Cheese!

Slow Cooker Mac and Cheese

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4.07 from 307 votes

Slow Cooker Macaroni and Cheese

Are you looking for a Slow Cooker Macaroni and Cheese recipe that is going to take your taste buds on a ride? You're going to love the ease and flavor of this great recipe!

Prep Time10 mins
Cook Time2 hrs
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American
Servings: 8 Servings
Calories: 516kcal

Ingredients

  • 1 lb. macaroni pasta, uncooked

  • 1 tbsp. Sea salt
  • 1/2 tsp. ground black pepper

  • 6 tbsp. salted butter

  • 1 (12 oz.)  can evaporated milk

  • 2 1/2 cups  cups milk

  • 1 lb. shredded sharp cheddar cheese

  • 1 ( 8 oz.) package Velveeta cheese

  • 1 ( 8 oz.) package cream cheese, softened

  • 1/2 tsp. dry mustard powder

Instructions

  •  Add salt to a large pot of boiling water and cook macaroni pasta for about 6 minutes.
  • Strain and rinse to cool pasta.
  • Grease the bowl of a slow cooker with cooking spray and combine all ingredients in the slow cooker, reserving 1/4 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese.
  • Stir to combine all ingredients and place the lid on the slow cooker. Cook on high for 2-3 hours, stirring twice during the cook time. Making sure noodles aren't over cooked!
  • Sprinkle with reserved shredded sharp cheddar cheese and cover until cheese has melted before serving.

Notes

Check pasta after 2 hours to see if it is cooked. You don't want it over cooked and mushy. 
Any nutritional data I provide is an approximation and actual dietary information can vary based on ingredients and proportion sizes

Nutrition

Serving: 8g | Calories: 516kcal | Carbohydrates: 47g | Protein: 21g | Fat: 32g | Saturated Fat: 19g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 7g | Trans Fat: 0.4g | Cholesterol: 90mg | Sodium: 1221mg | Potassium: 168mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 972IU | Vitamin C: 0.02mg | Calcium: 501mg | Iron: 1mg

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Comments

  1. Marsha McKlveen says

    August 2, 2019 at 10:19 pm

    Only 1 Tablespoon of Sharp Cheddar cheese?

    Reply
    • Rob says

      August 3, 2019 at 1:31 am

      Hi Marsha it’s 1 lb. not 1 tbsp.

      Reply
  2. Kim says

    October 21, 2022 at 2:23 pm

    Hello
    Can I put this in slow cooker on low if so how long do you think it would take?

    Reply
    • Rob says

      October 21, 2022 at 3:07 pm

      Hi Kim we have never made it on low so I’m not quite sure. The recipe calls for 2-3 hours on high so I would say to try for 5 but watch it

      Reply
    • Rob says

      October 21, 2022 at 3:11 pm

      This recipe calls for 3-4 hours on high. We have never made it on low. If you want to try it I would say maybe 5 hours but I would watch it carefully

      Reply
  3. Sandra says

    October 21, 2022 at 10:02 pm

    5 stars
    This recipe sed to have a lot of flavor. So delicious

    Reply
  4. Tosha says

    October 24, 2022 at 4:38 am

    How many does this recipe feed? I am looking to make this for a party.

    Reply
    • Rob says

      October 24, 2022 at 4:50 pm

      It depends on the serving. It’s one pound of pasta so I would say 8 if there is a lot of other food and people don’t want seconds.

      Reply
  5. Taylor says

    November 5, 2022 at 6:31 pm

    Can I make this without cooking the noodles at all first?

    Reply
    • Rob says

      November 7, 2022 at 6:09 pm

      I’ve never made it any other way. I don’t know how long you would need to cook the pasta in the crockpot along with the sauce because the cheese
      sauce only cooks for a certain amount of time.

      Reply
  6. Ashley Mullen says

    November 17, 2022 at 3:22 am

    Could you double this recipe in the crockpot and cook for same amount of time? Do you think it would fit doubled in a standard size crockpot?

    Reply
    • Rob says

      November 17, 2022 at 3:48 pm

      I’ve never made a double recipe in a standard size crockpot. I would use a larger one since this recipe fits this crockpot perfectly.
      If using a larger crockpot I would check to see if it is done at the suggested cooked time.

      Reply
  7. Karla says

    November 24, 2022 at 2:08 pm

    5 stars
    I eliminate to salt and add bacon. Everyone loves it.

    Reply
    • Rob says

      November 25, 2022 at 8:30 pm

      That’s great Karla! Glad you all liked it!

      Reply
  8. Maisha says

    November 24, 2022 at 10:13 pm

    5 stars
    Made this today for Thanksgiving! It came Out PERFECT!!!!

    Reply
    • Rob says

      November 25, 2022 at 8:29 pm

      That’s so great to hear! glad you enjoyed it!

      Reply
  9. Gail says

    December 14, 2022 at 10:43 pm

    Can you use more real cheese to substitute for Velveets.

    Reply
    • Rob says

      December 16, 2022 at 6:06 pm

      You could use any cheese you normally use in a crockpot mac and cheese. After trying many recipes we found we loved this one best.

      Reply
  10. Peggy Stewart says

    December 20, 2022 at 5:54 pm

    Please tell me how you add cooked hamburger to this to make it Hamburger Mac N’ Cheese???

    Reply
    • Rob says

      December 21, 2022 at 6:01 pm

      Hi Peggy I would just cook it on your stovetop and add it after draining. You can add it the last 20-30 minutes of cooking since it’s already cooked.

      Reply
  11. Jodi says

    January 9, 2023 at 10:48 am

    Have you done everything as directed put in crockpot but not started cooking for a couple hours?

    Reply
    • Rob says

      January 9, 2023 at 8:05 pm

      I think you should be able to do that. We never have but if everything cold I don’t see why not.

      Reply
  12. Erica says

    January 13, 2023 at 12:36 am

    Instead of using the slow cooker, how long would you put this in the oven?

    Reply
    • Rob says

      January 13, 2023 at 9:24 pm

      We have never made it in the oven only in the slow cooker but I would think the same as any mac and cheese recipe.

      Reply

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