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A close-up macro shot of a spoonful of creamy slow cooker mac and cheese, showing the velvety texture of the cheese sauce coating the elbow macaroni.
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Crockpot Mac and Cheese (The Creamiest, No-Fail Recipe!)

The ultimate Crockpot Mac and Cheese recipe! This easy, no-boil method delivers an incredibly creamy and cheesy dish every time. Made with a special blend of cheeses and evaporated milk for a guaranteed smooth, velvety sauce.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 2 hours
Total Time 2 hours 15 minutes
Servings: 8 servings
Course: Main Course, Side Dish
Cuisine: American
Calories: 650
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 16 oz Elbow Macaroni uncooked
  • 8 oz Sharp Cheddar Cheese freshly shredded
  • 8 oz Monterey Jack Cheese freshly shredded
  • 4 oz Cream Cheese cubed
  • 12 oz Evaporated Milk one can
  • 1.5 cups Whole Milk
  • 0.25 cup Butter melted
  • 1 tsp Salt
  • 0.5 tsp Black Pepper
  • 1 tsp Dry Mustard Powder
  • 0.5 tsp Paprika

Equipment

  • 1 6-quart Slow Cooker
  • 1 Box grater
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Method
 

  1. In a 6-quart slow cooker, add the uncooked macaroni, shredded cheddar, shredded Monterey Jack, cubed cream cheese, evaporated milk, whole milk, melted butter, salt, pepper, dry mustard, and paprika. Stir until everything is well combined and the pasta is coated.
  2. Cover the crockpot and cook on LOW for 1.5 to 2.5 hours. Be sure to stir the mixture every 45 minutes to prevent sticking and to encourage even cooking. The dish is ready when the pasta is tender and the sauce is thick and creamy.
  3. Once done, stir the mac and cheese one last time. Let it rest for 10 minutes before serving to allow the sauce to thicken perfectly. Serve hot.

Nutrition

Calories: 650kcalProtein: 28gFat: 35gFiber: 2g

Notes

For the creamiest results, shred your own cheese from blocks. Pre-shredded cheese has anti-caking agents that can make the sauce grainy.
Every slow cooker heats differently. Start checking for doneness at the 90-minute mark to avoid overcooking the pasta.
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