Easy Crock Pot Macaroni and Cheese
Indulge in the ultimate comfort food with this Easy Crock Pot Macaroni and Cheese recipe! Perfectly creamy, irresistibly cheesy, and incredibly simple, this set-it-and-forget-it dish features tender elbow macaroni coated in a luscious blend of sharp cheddar, mozzarella, cream cheese, and a touch of butter for a velvety richness. The addition of evaporated milk ensures a smooth consistency while optional ground mustard adds depth to the flavor. With just 10 minutes of prep and the convenience of your slow cooker, this recipe is ideal for busy weeknights, potlucks, or laid-back family dinners. Serve it as a hearty main course or a standout side dish—one bite and you’ll see why this crock pot mac and cheese is destined to become a household favorite!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 cups Elbow macaroni
- 12 ounces Evaporated milk
- 1.5 cups Whole milk
- 2 cups Shredded sharp cheddar cheese
- 1 cup Shredded mozzarella cheese
- 4 ounces Cream cheese
- 2 tablespoons Unsalted butter
- 1 teaspoon Salt
- 0.5 teaspoon Black pepper
- 0.25 teaspoon Ground mustard (optional)
Instructions
Cook the elbow macaroni in a pot of salted boiling water for 5 minutes. The pasta should be undercooked as it will continue to cook in the crock pot. Drain the pasta and set it aside.
In the crock pot, combine the evaporated milk, whole milk, shredded cheddar cheese, shredded mozzarella cheese, cream cheese (cut into cubes), unsalted butter, salt, black pepper, and ground mustard (if using).
Add the partially cooked macaroni to the crock pot and stir everything together until the pasta is evenly coated and the cheese is distributed.
Cover the crock pot with the lid and set it to LOW heat.
Cook for 1 hour, then stir the macaroni and cheese to ensure even cooking and to melt any clumps of cheese.
Continue cooking on LOW for another 1 hour, stirring occasionally to prevent sticking or burning.
After 2 hours of total cooking time, check the consistency of the macaroni and cheese. If it’s too thick, you can add a splash of milk and stir well.
Serve the macaroni and cheese warm as a comforting main dish or side. Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
3132 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 176.0 g | 226% | |
| Saturated Fat | 106.6 g | 533% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.1 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 556 mg | 186% | |
| Sodium | 5471 mg | 238% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 228.6 g | 83% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 7.5 g | 27% | |
| Total Sugars | 67.8 g | ||
| Protein | 158.4 g | 317% | |
| Vitamin D | 10.8 mcg | 54% | |
| Calcium | 3981 mg | 306% | |
| Iron | 8.7 mg | 48% | |
| Potassium | 1853 mg | 39% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
