Discover the ultimate Crock-Pot Macaroni and Cheese recipe. Just a few simple ingredients and your trusty slow cooker are all you need for a creamy, cheesy delight.
Why This Crock-Pot Macaroni and Cheese Is the Best
Hey there busy parents! Are you looking for an easy and delicious meal with a creamy texture the whole family will love? Look no further than Crock-Pot Macaroni & Cheese. This recipe is a game-changer for busy weeknights when you just can’t find the time to cook.
We love this easy crock pot mac and cheese recipe not only for dinner but also it is a great dish to bring to a potluck, party or holiday get together. This is one of my families favorite dishes to make for Thanksgiving and Christmas. Using your crockpot for holiday cooking means you can free up space in the ovens for pies and other holiday goodies!
To make this dish, all you need is your trusty slow cooker and a few simple ingredients. Simply combine cooked macaroni noodles, cheddar cheese, milk, butter, cheddar cheese soup and few other ingredients in your crockpot. Stir everything together and let it cook on low for a few hours until the cheese is melted and the sauce is creamy.
Not only is this Slow Cooker Macaroni & Cheese recipe insanely easy to make, but it’s also incredibly delicious. This kid-friendly recipe is creamy and cheesy. And as parent you’ll love how little effort it takes to make.
Frequently Asked Questions
Pasta can be a tricky item to cook in the slow cooker and in most recipes we recommend you boil the pasta on the stove-top in boiling water according to the directions on the package. Cook the pasta just until done or slightly under-cooked and then add the pasta to the slow cooker at the end.
Yes, you can make vegetarian slow cooker mac & cheese! Some vegetarians consider dairy products such as cheese and milk to be vegetarian. So our recipe is vegetarian. However, you can use dairy free cheese, milk, sour cream and butter to make slow cooker macaroni and cheese vegan.
While elbow macaroni noodles are traditionally used for mac and cheese, you can experiment with other types of pasta such as penne, rotini, or shells in your Crock-Pot Macaroni & Cheese recipe.
Yes, there are many flavor additions you can include in your Crock-Pot Macaroni & Cheese to customize it to your liking. Some popular options include adding cooked bacon, diced jalapenos, diced tomatoes, onions, garlic, or spices such as paprika or chili powder for a kick of heat.
Yes, you can certainly add vegetables to your Crock-Pot Macaroni & Cheese for added flavor and nutrition. Some popular vegetables to include are cooked broccoli florets, diced bell peppers, or peas.
Leftover Mac & Cheese should be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3-4 days. Simply reheat in the microwave or on the stovetop until heated through before serving.
Yes, you can freeze Crock-Pot Macaroni & Cheese for up to 2-3 months. To reheat, simply thaw in the refrigerator overnight and reheat in the microwave or on the stovetop until heated through.
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Crock-Pot Macaroni and Cheese Recipe
Equipment
- 4 Quart Crock-Pot or larger
Ingredients
- 2 cups Macaroni Pasta (uncooked)
- 2 ½ cups Shredded Sharp Cheddar Cheese
- 1 cup Milk
- 10.75 ounces Canned Condensed Cheddar Cheese Soup
- ½ cup Sour Cream
- 4 tablespoons Butter
- 3 cloves Garlic (finely minced)
- ½ teaspoon Ground Mustard
- ½ teaspoon Kosher Salt
- ½ teaspoon Freshly Ground Black Pepper
Instructions
- In a pot on the stove top follow the directions on the package of macaroni noodles and boil until the noodles are slightly under cooked. Drain.
- Spray a 4 to 6 quart slow cooker with non-stick cooking spray or line with a slow cooker liner to prevent sticking.
- Add the cheddar cheese, milk, cheddar cheese soup, sour cream, butter, garlic, ground mustard, salt and pepper to the slow cooker and mix everything together well.
- Add the drained pasta to the slow cooker and stir to coat all the pasta in the cheese sauce.
- Cover and cook on LOW for 2 to 2.5 hours, stirring occasionally.
- Top with additional shredded cheese before serving if desired and enjoy!
The “note about pasta” says to “add the pasta to the slow cooker at the end”, but the method outlines to cook the noodles in the sauce for 2 to 2.5 hours. Which is right?
The pasta in this recipe is cooked 2 to 2.5 hours in the slow cooker in the sauce.
I have the casserole crockpot and wanted to get the recipe for the Mac and cheese. I wish you had more recipes for this item.
Hi Tricia, many of our regular slow cooker recipes can be adapted to use the Casserole Crockpot. However if you would like to explore our recipes that were developed and tested for the Casserole Crockpot you can find them at the following link: https://crockpotladies.com/category/3-5-quart-casserole-crockpot-recipes/
I hope you find something tasty!