Crock Pot Mac and Cheese
Now you can come home to a creamy and delicious mac and cheese recipe thanks to this Crock Pot Macaroni and Cheese Recipe.The slow cooker does all the work.
Servings: 6
Equipment
Ingredients
- 16 oz macaroni uncooked
- 4 tablespoons butter
- 8 oz cream cheese
- 2 teaspoons salt
- 1 teaspoons pepper
- 3 cups whole milk
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 2 cups sharp cheddar cheese freshly shredded
- 1 cup pepper jack cheese freshly shredded
Instructions
- Place the uncooked pasta in the bottom of the slow cooker. I used a 6 quart crock pot.
- Cut the butter and the cream cheese. Lay the pieces over the pasta.
- Season with salt and pepper.
- Pour the milk and cream on top.
- Cook on low for 1.5 hours, or until the pasta is chewy.
- Stir in the cheeses.
- Cover and cook for another 10-15 minutes or until the cheese is melted.
- Add more milk if needed or if you are going to have it sit for a while.
Video
Notes
If your mac and cheese is too thick after you add in the cheese, continue adding in milk 1/4 cup at a time until the desired consistency.
Helpful Tips
Variation Ideas
- Cheese - The key to making the best Crockpot Mac and Cheese is the special blend of cheeses. Cooking in the crockpot at just right amount of time, to make all these cheeses melt perfectly together for a crispy top.
- Room Temperature Ingredients - Make sure that all your ingredients are at room temperature. They just blend better instead of being pulled straight out of the refrigerator.
- Whole Milk - We like using whole milk. But if all you have is low-fat milk I would use that. It may not be as creamy but it is still just as delicious. You can use evaporated milk as well.
- Hand Shred Cheese - Make sure to skip the bag pre shredded cheese. Shredding your own cheese is much better and there are no added ingredients.
- Change the Cheeses - We recommend using different cheeses. It adds flavor and it is fun to change the flavor. American cheese is also a family favorite. You may even like Gruyere Cheese, Gouda, Muenster, Parmesan and Monterrey Jack.
- Make it spicy - If you like your mac and cheese to be spicy, mix in some jalapenos, cayenne pepper or green chilies.
- Add in Bacon - We love the added flavor that bacon gives mac and cheese. You can sprinkle in bacon bits or chop up freshly cooked bacon.
- Change the pasta - Use different types of pasta. Some ideas include bowtie, shells, penne and more. Just use what you have.
- Add in Vegetables - Mix in peas or broccoli for a delicious variation in this slow cooker macaroni and cheese.
Nutrition
Calories: 911kcal | Carbohydrates: 66g | Protein: 31g | Fat: 58g | Saturated Fat: 35g | Cholesterol: 185mg | Sodium: 1370mg | Potassium: 464mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 10g | Vitamin A: 2045IU | Vitamin C: 0.2mg | Calcium: 631mg | Iron: 1.6mg
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