Delicious Crockpot Mac and Cheese

Indulge in Delicious Crockpot Mac and Cheese, a creamy, cheesy comfort classic with tender pasta coated in a rich, velvety sauce made from real cheddar and cream. This slow-cooker favorite is the ultimate kid-pleasing, crowd-feeding dinner ready with almost no effort.

Why You’ll Love This Recipe

Crockpot Mac and Cheese is the holy grail of kid-friendly dinners—ultra-creamy, super-cheesy, and made with real ingredients that taste like homemade without the stove-top babysitting. It’s perfect for picky eaters, busy parents, potlucks, or game days because the slow cooker does all the work while you’re away. No boiling pasta separately, no roux to whisk—just dump, stir occasionally, and come home to gooey, stretchy mac that rivals any boxed version but feels like pure love. Customizable, budget-friendly, and guaranteed to get cheers from the whole family.

Recipe Tips and Tricks

• Use Evaporated Milk → Keeps sauce creamy without curdling.
• Shred Your Own Cheese → Pre-shredded has anti-caking agents that prevent smooth melt.
• Stir Occasionally → Every hour prevents sticking and ensures even cooking.
• Add Pasta Uncooked → It absorbs flavor as it cooks.
• Finish with Extra Cheese → Last 30 min for gooey top.
• Keep on Warm → Perfect for parties—stays creamy for hours.

Yield: 10 Servings

Crockpot Mac and Cheese

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Ultra-creamy, cheesy crockpot mac and cheese—ultimate kid-friendly comfort.

Prep Time 10 minutes

Cook Time 3 hours

Additional Time 30 minutes

Total Time 3 hours 40 minutes

Ingredients

• ½ cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, sliced
• ½ tsp black pepper
• 1 can (12 oz) evaporated milk
• 1 tsp garlic powder
• 1 tsp mustard powder
• 1 tsp onion powder
• 1 tsp salt
• 16 oz elbow macaroni (uncooked)
• 2½ cups whole milk
• 4 cups sharp cheddar cheese, shredded (freshly grated)
• 8 oz cream cheese, cubed
• Optional: extra 1 cup cheese for topping

Instructions

1. Prep Crockpot → Lightly grease 6-qt slow cooker.
2. Add Pasta → Pour uncooked macaroni into bottom.
3. Layer Cheeses → Add cream cheese cubes and half the shredded cheddar.
4. Pour Milks → Add evaporated milk and whole milk.
5. Season → Sprinkle mustard powder, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, pepper.
6. Dot Butter → Place butter slices evenly on top.
7. Stir Gently → Mix just enough to combine.
8. Slow Cook → Low 3 hours or high 1½ hours; stir every hour.
9. Final Cheese → Last 30 min, stir in remaining cheddar until melty.
10. Serve Creamy → Let rest 5 minutes, then scoop this gooey goodness!

Notes

• Freshly grated cheese is non-negotiable for smooth sauce.
• Stirring prevents sticking and ensures creaminess.
• Don’t overcook—pasta can get mushy.
• Leftovers reheat beautifully with splash of milk.

Nutrition Information

Yield

10

Serving Size

1
Amount Per Serving Calories 764Total Fat 55gSaturated Fat 32gUnsaturated Fat 23gCholesterol 154mgSodium 977mgCarbohydrates 41gFiber 5gSugar 6gProtein 34g

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Ingredients Notes

• Pasta → Elbow macaroni; cavatappi or shells hold sauce well.
• Cheddar Cheese → Sharp for flavor; mild for kids.
• Evaporated Milk → Full-fat for richness; adds stability.
• Milk → Whole milk for creaminess; 2% works.
• Cream Cheese → Full-fat, cubed; makes sauce ultra-smooth.
• Butter → Unsalted for richness.
• Mustard Powder → Secret ingredient for depth (kids won’t taste it).
• Garlic & Onion Powder → Mild flavor boost.

Variations and Substitutions

• Extra Cheesy → Add Velveeta or American for ultimate melt.
• Protein Boost → Stir in cooked chicken, ham, or bacon.
• Veggie → Add broccoli or peas last 30 min.
• Spicy → Cayenne or hot sauce for adults.
• Gluten-Free → GF pasta + GF flour if thickening.
• Lighter → Light cream cheese + 2% milk.

Storage Options

• Refrigerator → Airtight container up to 5 days.
• Freezer → Freeze in portions up to 3 months (texture slightly changes).
• Reheating → Microwave with splash of milk or oven at 350°F.

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