This Easy Crockpot Macaroni and Cheese Recipe is quick and simple to make and tastes way better than anything from a box!
This Easy Crockpot Macaroni and Cheese Recipe is actually SUPER easy like the picture says.
It’s basically just dump everything in the crockpot and end up with oozy, cheesy goodness!
I recommend stirring it a couple of times while cooking if possible (but not necessary) and start checking it every 15 minutes or so starting at the 2 hour mark so you can stop cooking when it is to the consistency that you like.
You might want to consider using a slow cooker liner for this dish.
We all know how hard it can be to clean up after anything made with cheese! You can find them here.
Once you are done cooking and serving, just pull the liner of the pot and throw away. You’ll be left with a totally clean slow cooker with nothing to wash!
Carnation Carnation Evaporated Milk
Barilla Pasta, ElbowsMcCormick Ground Mustard
Easy Crockpot Macaroni and Cheese Recipe
Ingredients:
3 cups milk
12 oz can of evaporated milk
3 cups shredded cheddar cheese
8 oz brick of cream cheese
16 oz box of elbow macaroni
1 teaspoon ground mustard
1 teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon black pepper
How to Make Crockpot Mac and Cheese:
Place all in Crockpot and set heat to low. Cook for 2-4 hours or until noodles are soft and sauce is the consistency you like (slow cookers vary a lot, especially with something like pasta, so you’ll have to start checking it at about 2 hours and stop once noodles are soft and sauce is the consistency you like..
NOTE: I didn’t have a chance to take a picture before we devoured our mac and cheese, but I promise to get a picture of the finished product the next time I make it!
This is the slow cooker that I use and I LOVE it! It’s the Cuisinart Cook Central Slow Cooker – 3-in-1. My favorite feature is that it lets you brown ingredients right in the unit before slow cooking. Seriously awesome!
Another great idea for work lunches is this Crock-Pot Lunch Crock Food Warmer. You can leave the warming base at work and use the removable food container to transport your lunch from home.
The warming base will keep your food warm or heat your foods over time. It’s a good way to avoid standing in line to use the office microwave (which is usually pretty filthy inside anyway!)
Crock-Pot 20-Ounce Lunch Crock Food Warmer
Easy Crockpot Macaroni and Cheese
Ingredients
- 3 cups milk
- 12 oz can of evaporated milk
- 3 cups shredded cheddar cheese
- 8 oz brick of cream cheese
- 16 oz box of elbow macaroni
- 1 teaspoon ground mustard
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- Place all in Crockpot and set heat to low.
- Cook for 2-4 hours or until noodles are soft and sauce is the consistency you like (slow cookers vary a lot, especially with something like pasta, so you’ll have to start checking it at about 2 hours and stop once noodles are soft and sauce is the consistency you like.
april says
I’m also not making this again. the noodles dissolved and I ended up with something like a starchy soup-like mixture.
Nikki says
I made your recipe before and we loved it! I wanted to make it again today but don’t have the evaporated milk. Can I just up the milk content?
Chrysa says
Hi, Nikki. I’m glad you liked it!! I found this suggestion for replacing evaporated milk: http://www.myrecipes.com/how-to/cooking-questions/substitute-evaporated-milk
Nazareth Ibarra says
what is the size of the crockpot i only have a 6 quart slow cooker and can i double the recipe in my crockpot
Nazareth Ibarra says
also do i put it on high or low?
Chrysa says
I used a 4 quart. I would think you could double the recipe, but you would just have to experiment with the cooking times to adjust.
Chrysa says
Low
Kay says
Never making this again, noodles dissolved into the thick non flavourful sauce.. Followed the recipe to the T.
Waste of money and time.
Chrysa says
I’m sorry you didn’t like it! The noodles are always softer when cooked in a crockpot, but maybe stop cooking sooner? When you stop to check the sauce every 15 minutes at the end, you can also check how done the noodles are. If you want more flavor to the sauce, I would suggest adding some smoked paprika or even some seasoning salt.
Wendy says
About how many does this serve do you think? We are a family of four…
Chrysa says
It makes quite a bit. If it’s 2 adults and younger kids you can probably get two meals out of it.
Julie says
Hi I was wondering if the noodles need to be cooked or just put uncooked noodles into the crockpot? Thanks
Chrysa says
Uncooked! That’s what makes it so easy.