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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 Time15 minutes
Cook Time1 hour 30 minutes
Total Time1 hour 45 minutes
Course: Side
Cuisine: American
Keyword: Crockpot Mac and Cheese
Servings: 8
Author: Honeycomb Media

Ingredients

  • 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

Instructions

  • Add the noodles into a large slow cooker.
  • Then, evenly spread 3 cups of the shredded cheddar cheese on top of the noodles.
    shredded cheese in a black crock pot.
  • 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.
    a crock pot filled with cheese and carrots.
  • Cut the butter into large cubes and place on top of the mac and cheese.
    a crock pot filled with cheese and butter.
  • 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.
    a crock pot filled with mashed potatoes.
  • Enjoy!

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Notes

  • 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.

Nutrition

Calories: 755kcal | Carbohydrates: 52g | Protein: 26g | Fat: 49g | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 9g