Crockpot Mac and Cheese
Make crockpot mac for a handsoff way to cook mac! Our recipe features macaroni noodles, shredded cheddar cheese, milk, heavy cream, and butter.
Prep 15 minutes minutes
Cook 1 hour hour 30 minutes minutes
Total 1 hour hour 45 minutes minutes
Fat 49
Carbs 52
Protein 26
Yield 8
- 1 lb. uncooked elbow macaroni noodles
- 1 lb. shredded sharp cheddar cheese divided
- 1.5 cups whole milk
- 1.5 cups heavy cream
- 12 oz. evaporated milk
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon ground black pepper
- ½ teaspoon ground mustard
- 6 tablespoons unsalted butter
Add the noodles into a large slow cooker.
Then, evenly spread 3 cups of the shredded cheddar cheese on top of the noodles.
Add the whole milk, heavy cream, evaporated milk, and spices into a medium-sized bowl. Mix until combined.
Pour the milk mixture over the noodles and cheese and stir thoroughly. Make sure all of the noodles are completely covered by the liquid.
Cut the butter into large cubes and place on top of the mac and cheese.
Cover the slow cooker with a lid and cook on low for 1 hour.
After 1 hour stir the mixture together using a large spatula. Be sure to scrape the bottom and sides of the slow cooker so that the noodles and cheese don’t stick or burn to the bottom of the slow cooker. Cover the slow cooker and cook for another 30 minutes on low.
Check the noodles for doneness. If they aren't done, continue cooking in increments of 30 minutes. If they are soft and ready to be eaten, add the remaining 1 cup of shredded cheddar and stir. Place the lid back on the slow cooker and continue on low for an additional 5 minutes to allow the cheese to melt.
Enjoy!
- Other cheeses can be added to the cheddar combination. American cheese is a great addition, but it does add a layer of oil to the final product.
- All noodles have different cooking times, and this recipe would need different liquid amounts. Because of this, we recommend only using elbow macaroni noodles.
Calories: 755kcal | Carbohydrates: 52g | Protein: 26g | Fat: 49g | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 9g