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Make Crock Pot Velveeta Mac & Cheese for an ultra-creamy, no-boil, and hands-off side dish. This super cheesy dish is ready in about 2 hours and makes the best potluck or holiday dish.
My kids favorite mac and cheese is the box Velveeta Mac and Cheese. So I knew I could make it at home with simple ingredients. Everyone agreed that this Crock Pot Velveeta Mac and Cheese tastes better and made a delicious side dish when we made Grilled BBQ Pork Chops.
If you have made our Baked Mac and Cheese or Crockpot Mac and Cheese then you are going to love this recipe made with velveeta cheese.
What's in this post: Crock Pot Velveeta Mac and Cheese
Why We Love Crock Pot Velveeta Mac and Cheese
A family favorite side dish is always Homemade Macaroni and Cheese Recipe! I love this crockpot recipe because everything gets added to the slow cooker for an easy no-boil mac and cheese recipe.
No draining, no roux just silky, ultra-cheese comfort food that stays warm for the ultimate holiday party, weeknight dinner side dish.
Ingredients
- Elbow Macaroni – Uncooked regular size elbow pasta. You can also rotini or shells.
- Milk – We used whole milk
- Butter – Use unsalted butter
- Evaporated Milk – Makes the mac and cheese creamier and richer
- Velveeta Cheese – Cut into small pieces
- Simple Spices – Salt, pepper, dry mustard
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How to Make Velveeta Mac and Cheese in the Crock Pot
Step 1 – Spray a 6 quart crock pot with non-stick cooking spray.
Step 2 – Add all the ingredients into the crock pot including uncooked macaroni and carefully stir the ingredients together with a large spoon.
Step 3 – Cover with lid and cook on low for 2-2.5 hours until the pasta is cooked through. Stir the ingredients every 30-45 minutes and press the noodles down into the liquid cheese sauce in the crock pot.
Step 4 – Once the pasta is cooked through and cheese melts, turn the crock pot off so that it does not continue to cook and then it’s ready to serve and enjoy!
Crock Pot Velveeta Mac and Cheese
Ingredients
- 16 ounces Elbow Macaroni uncooked
- 3 cups Whole Milk
- ½ cup Butter
- 1 can 5 ounce Evaporated Milk
- 16 ounces Velveeta Cheese cut into small pieces
- 1 teaspoon Salt
- ½ teaspoon Black Pepper
- ½ teaspoon Ground Dry Mustard
Instructions
- Spray a 6 quart crock pot with non-stick cooking spray.
- Add all the ingredients into the crock pot and carefully stir the ingredients together with a large spoon.
- Cover and cook on low for 2-2.5 hours until the pasta is cooked through. Stir the ingredients every 30-45 minutes and press the noodles down into the liquid in the crock pot. Watch the pasta closely toward the end of the 2nd hour of the cooking time and add in more liquid if it starts to get too dry.
- Once the pasta is cooked through, turn the crock pot off so that it does not continue to cook and then it’s ready to serve and enjoy!
Recipe Video
Recipe Notes
Nutrition Facts
Pro Tips
- Cooking Mac and Cheese – Watch the pasta closely toward the end of the 2nd hour of the cooking time and add in more liquid if it starts to get too dry.
- Cover with Liquid – It’s important to make sure that the noodles are covered with the ingredients when cooking, so ensure that you press them down into the moisture if any are exposed.
- Crock Pot Setting – Make sure that the crock pot does not automatically switch over to the keep warm setting. Turn the crock pot off so that the pasta does not get over cooked in the crock pot.
Flavor Add-Ins
- Bacon Jalapeno – Add 1 cup if crispy bacon or bacon bits and 1–2 diced jalapeños.
- Buffalo Sauce – Stir in ¼ cup buffalo sauce and blue cheese crumbles for a delicious variations.
- Chili – If you have leftover chili, stir in 2 cups of chili to the mac and cheese mixture for a hearty chili mac recipe.
- Broccoli – Sneak in chopped broccoli to the mac and cheese by stirring in 2 cups of steamed broccoli. Add in ¼ cup of parmesan cheese for even more creaminess texture.
- Spices – Feel free to add in spices that you prefer. Add 1 tsp of garlic powder, paprika, or onion powder are great additions.
What to Serve with Velveeta Mac and Cheese?
Velveeta Mac and Cheese makes the ultimate side dish whether you are making it for a potluck or a weeknight meal. Serve it with these easy main dish recipes.
Frequently Asked Questions
Yes, you can cook dry noodles in the crock pot by covering with milk and butter. There is no need to cook the noodles prior to adding to the crockpot which saves time and makes cleanup a breeze.
We like using velveeta cheese because it results in creamy and cheesy mac and cheese. But if you prefer not to use velveeta cheese, use 2 8lb blocks of cubed sharp cheddar cheese, American cheese or shredded cheese for delicious results.
Store any leftovers in an airtight container for up to 5 days in the refrigerator.
Reheat the leftovers in the microwave or on the stovetop over low heat. You may need to add a splash of milk to create a creamy texture again.
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Velveeta Mac and Cheese is my favorite! Glad I found this recipe so I can make it at home and in the slow cooker.