Description
Tasty Crockpot Mac and Cheese is a creamy, comforting, family-friendly main dish that proves you can have velvety, cheesy pasta with zero fuss. This easy slow cooker recipe layers uncooked elbow macaroni with milk, evaporated milk, cheddar, and Monterey Jack, plus butter and gentle seasoning for a rich sauce and perfectly tender noodles. Ideal for busy weeknights, potlucks, or cozy weekend dinners, with leftovers that reheat beautifully.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups elbow macaroni (uncooked)
- 3 cups milk
- 1 cup evaporated milk
- 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella or Monterey Jack
- 4 tbsp butter, cubed
- ½ tsp garlic powder
- ½ tsp onion powder
- ½ tsp salt
- ¼ tsp black pepper
Instructions
- Grease your slow cooker, then add uncooked macaroni, milk, evaporated milk, cheddar, mozzarella, butter, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper.
- Stir to combine everything evenly.
- Cover and cook on low for 2–2½ hours, stirring occasionally.
- Once macaroni is tender and sauce is thick and creamy, switch to warm.
- Serve immediately for the best texture.
Notes
- Grease the slow cooker well to prevent sticking.
- Stir occasionally to ensure even cooking and a silky sauce.
- Mozzarella can be substituted with Monterey Jack for a milder flavor.
- Let the dish rest a few minutes before serving to enhance creaminess.
- Leftovers reheat nicely in the microwave or on low heat in a slow cooker.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 3 hours 10 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Slow Cooker
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: ~400 kcal
- Sugar: ~6 g
- Sodium: ~420 mg
- Fat: ~28 g
- Saturated Fat: ~16 g
- Unsaturated Fat: ~10 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: ~40 g
- Fiber: ~2 g
- Protein: ~18 g
- Cholesterol: ~70 mg
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