Crock Pot Mac and Cheese
This Crock Pot Mac and Cheese is the ultimate comfort food—creamy, cheesy, and effortlessly cooked in your slow cooker. Made with cheddar, cream cheese, and elbow macaroni, it’s the perfect cozy dinner or side dish for any night of the week.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 2 hours
- Total Time: 2 hours 10 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Main, Comfort Food
- Method: Slow Cooking, Crock Pot
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
8 oz elbow macaroni
2 cups sharp cheddar cheese, shredded
1 cup whole milk
4 tablespoons unsalted butter
4 oz cream cheese
1 teaspoon seasoning salt
Instructions
Cook the Pasta:
Bring a large pot of water to a boil. Cook elbow macaroni until al dente (6–8 minutes). Drain, but do not rinse.
Make Cheese Mixture:
In a bowl, combine shredded cheddar, cream cheese, milk, butter, and seasoning salt. Stir until mostly smooth.
Slow Cook:
In the crock pot, combine the cooked pasta and cheese mixture. Stir to coat the pasta evenly.
Cook on Low:
Cover and cook on LOW for 2 hours, stirring once halfway through to ensure even cooking and creaminess.
Optional Topping:
For a crunchy top, mix breadcrumbs with melted butter and sprinkle over the mac and cheese during the last 30 minutes of cooking.
Serve:
Serve hot and creamy straight from the slow cooker.
Notes
For richer flavor, add ½ teaspoon dry mustard or a pinch of cayenne.
Use block cheese and shred it yourself for the smoothest melt—pre-shredded cheese may result in a gritty texture.
You can double the recipe in a larger crockpot for a crowd.
Store leftovers in the fridge for up to 3 days. Reheat with a splash of milk to restore creaminess.
Find it online: https://allcookedup.com/crock-pot-mac-and-cheese/
