Crockpot Mac and Cheese

This cheesy Crockpot Mac and Cheese is perfection on busy oven days. It features a quick and flavorful cheese sauce that’s whisked together then combined with elbow macaroni and a generous helping of cheddar cheese. The only thing left to do is let it simmer in a slow cooker until it’s ooey gooey good.

Easy Crockpot Mac and Cheese Recipe

How do you make Crockpot Mac and Cheese? For my recipe, you’ll begin by parboiling the elbow macaroni in salted water for 5 minutes on the stovetop. Once drained, pour into the crockpot. Whisk together the sauce ingredients, then pour over the macaroni adding shredded cheese. Gently mix to combine then cover and cook for around 2 hours on high and it’s ready to eat!

How to Make the Best Crockpot Mac and Cheese Recipe

• Ingredients you’ll need to make homemade Crockpot Mac and Cheese: One pound elbow macaroni, evaporated milk, half and half (or whole milk), large eggs, melted butter, cheddar cheese soup (OR cheez whiz), salt, black pepper, ground mustard and shredded cheddar cheese.
• Kitchen tools you’ll need: One 5 or 6 quart slow cooker, measuring cups and spoons, a whisk, medium bowl, large pot for parboiling macaroni, colander,  cheese grater and spoon.
• It’s important to use freshly grated cheese for slow cooker macaroni and cheese. The preservatives used for preventing pre-shredded cheese from clumping can cause the sauce to separate.
• Parboiling the macaroni begins the cooking process and prevents the macaroni from being undercooked. Once the macaroni comes to a boil, don’t take it past 5 minutes before draining and adding to the crockpot. If you forget and let it cook longer, it won’t take as long to cook in the slow cooker so adjust the cooking time to accommodate.
• You can adapt this recipe using your favorite combination of cheese. You could use Gruyere, Swiss, Monterey Jack, Colby or Mozzarella cheese would all be great choices.
• Cheddar cheese soup adds flavor and stability to the sauce. You can use the same amount of Cheez whiz or another similar type of cheese sauce, if desired.
• Slow cookers can vary on how they cook due to age and brand. Know your appliance and adjust the cooking time according to how your appliance performs.
• You can store Crockpot Mac and Cheese in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Reheat in single servings in the microwave.
• Can I make this macaroni and cheese in the oven? Yes, you can! Cook the macaroni in salted water until al dente per the package instructions. Mix with the remaining ingredients per the recipe then pour into a 13 x 9 inch casserole dish. Bake in a preheated 350°F oven for 35-45 minutes or until bubbly and golden.

More Crockpot and Slow Cooker Recipes to Make

Crock Pot is a brand that’s become synonymous with slow cooking. When you hear the term crockpot or slow cooker, it’s the same thing. More crockpot recipes you may also like to try:

• Slow Cooked Cheesy Ranch Potatoes are always a crowd pleaser.
• Crockpot Corn Casserole is a cross between corn pudding and cornbread.
• Comfort food favorite Slow Cooked Chicken and Dumplings.
• Easy Cheesy Slow Cooker Grits are a game changer.
• Crockpot Cornbread Dressing is moist and flavorful.
• Slow Cooker Creamed Corn with bacon.
• Slow Cooker Sweet Potato Casserole topped with marshmallows and pecans.
• Crockpot Broccoli Cheese Casserole from Eating on a Dime.

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Helpful Kitchen Items:

• Crockpot
• Cheese Grater
• Kitchen Utensils
• Measuring Set