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Crockpot Mac and Cheese: The Ultimate Creamy & Easy Recipe

The last Crockpot Mac and Cheese recipe you'll ever need! This easy, no-boil recipe delivers an ultra-creamy, foolproof, and deeply cheesy macaroni and cheese that's perfect for holidays and weeknights.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 2 hours 30 minutes
Total Time 2 hours 40 minutes
Servings: 8 servings
Course: Main Course, Side Dish
Cuisine: American, Comfort Food
Calories: 650
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 16 oz uncooked elbow macaroni
  • 12 oz can evaporated milk Do not substitute with regular milk.
  • 1.5 cups whole milk
  • 4 tbsp unsalted butter cut into pieces
  • 4 oz cream cheese cubed
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1/2 tsp black pepper
  • 1/2 tsp dry mustard powder
  • 8 oz sharp cheddar cheese freshly shredded
  • 8 oz Monterey Jack cheese freshly shredded

Equipment

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

Combine Ingredients
  1. In the basin of a 6-quart slow cooker, combine the uncooked macaroni, evaporated milk, whole milk, salt, pepper, and dry mustard powder. Stir well to combine.
  2. Scatter the pieces of butter and cubed cream cheese over the top of the macaroni mixture.
Cook
  1. Cover the slow cooker and cook on LOW for 1 hour 30 minutes to 2 hours 30 minutes, stirring once halfway through. Cooking is complete when the pasta is tender and most of the liquid has been absorbed.
Add Cheese
  1. Turn off the slow cooker. Add the shredded cheddar and Monterey Jack cheeses and stir vigorously until the cheese is completely melted and the sauce is thick and creamy.
  2. Serve immediately for the best texture. Enjoy!

Nutrition

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

Notes

Shred Your Own Cheese: For the creamiest sauce, it is critical to shred cheese from a block. Pre-shredded cheese contains anti-caking agents that create a grainy texture.
Low Heat is Essential: Do not cook this recipe on the high setting, as it will cause the dairy to curdle and separate.
Slow Cooker Temps: All slow cookers heat differently. Check your pasta at the 90-minute mark to gauge doneness.
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