Description
This Crockpot Mac & Cheese is a creamy, easy comfort food made right in your slow cooker. With rich cheddar, mozzarella, and cream cheese, this hands-off macaroni and cheese recipe is perfect for family dinners, potlucks, or holidays. Try this southern-style, slow-cooked mac and cheese for a crowd-pleasing, no-fuss meal.
Ingredients
2 cups elbow macaroni
1 ½ cups whole milk
1 can (12 oz) evaporated milk
4 tablespoons butter
4 oz cream cheese
2 cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese
1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
½ teaspoon salt
¼ teaspoon black pepper
¼ teaspoon paprika or dry mustard (optional)
Instructions
1. Boil the macaroni for 5 minutes until just under al dente. Drain and set aside.
2. In a large bowl, whisk together whole milk, evaporated milk, melted butter, and cream cheese until smooth.
3. Stir in salt, pepper, and optional paprika or mustard.
4. Add in the shredded cheddar and mozzarella cheeses.
5. Fold in the partially cooked macaroni until fully coated.
6. Grease the Crockpot and pour in the mixture.
7. Cover and cook on low for 2 to 2.5 hours, stirring once halfway through.
8. Serve warm, or keep on ‘warm’ setting, stirring occasionally.
Notes
Use freshly shredded cheese for the smoothest, creamiest melt.
Don’t overcook the pasta before slow cooking to avoid mushiness.
Stir halfway through cooking to ensure even melting and texture.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 2 hours
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Slow Cooker
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 480mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 14g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 17g
- Cholesterol: 70mg