Gluten free crock pot mac and cheese

Q: Why is my crock pot mac and cheese grainy?

If your mac and cheese is grainy because the cheese hasnt entirely melted, you can fix it by switching on the crockpot on LOW again and cooking the mac and cheese for a few more minutes while gently stirring. How do you keep mac and cheese creamy? Dry mac and cheese is usually a result of not enough liquid used.

Shared Hundreds of Thousands of times this Crockpot Macaroni & Cheese Recipe is a keeper! Try this delicious homestyle dish today! |

Table of Contents Show

Type of Crockpot
Gluten Free
More Crockpot Side Dishes
How do you thicken crock Pot macaroni and cheese?
Why is my crock pot mac and cheese grainy?
Do you put eggs in crock pot mac and cheese?
How do you make mac and cheese in a crock pot?

I am convinced that, given a chance, a crockpot can cook just about anything. This version of cheesy creamy homestyle mac & cheese proves that. Who doesn’t love a big bowl of Homecooked Macaroni & Cheese? This Crockpot Macaroni & Cheese was one of the first recipes on MomsWithCrockpots back when it all started and it is still going strong many moons later. It has been shared Hundreds of Thousands of times and is still just as amazing!

If you nee a side dish for your family, to take to a get-together, or you just LOVE macaroni and cheese, please give this recipe a try. You won’t regret it! It is truly simple and delicious!

Type of Crockpot

When you make this dish, you are going to need a 5 quart Crockpot or larger for this recipe. A Casserole Crockpot also works perfectly!

Gluten Free

You can substitute gluten free macaroni in this recipe to make the entire dish gluten free. I have done it and it works perfectly!

Storage

If you have leftovers store them in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 5 days. Reheat in the microwave or can be warmed up right back in a crockpot.

Thanks to Karen McCormick for this great recipe!

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:3 hrs 30 mins

Total Time:3 hrs 45 mins

8 ounce macaroni
2 teaspoons olive oil
1 cup evaporated milk
1/2 cup milk
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
2 cups Cheddar cheese shredded, or a Cheddar blend
4 tablespoons butter melted

Cook the macaroni following package directions. Drain in a colander and rinse with hot water. Drain well.
Generously butter the sides and bottom of a 3 1/2- to 4-quart slow cooker (I use about 2 tablespoons of butter).
Combine the macaroni with the remaining ingredients in the slow cooker and blend well. Cover the slow cooker and cook on LOW for 2 1/2 to 3 1/2 hours, stirring a few times.
If desired, spoon the cooked macaroni and cheese mixture into a baking dish, sprinkle with a little more cheese, and put under the broiler for a minute or 2, just until cheese is melted.
When the macaroni and cheese is done, feel free to spoon into a baking dish, top with a little more cheese, and put under the broiler for a minute or two for that “fresh from the oven” look.

Gluten Free

Use a gluten free pasta

Servings: 6

Calories: 441kcal

Originally posted in 2012. Updated in April 2020.

More Crockpot Side Dishes

Crockpot Bacon & Cheese Potatoes
Easy Crockpot Cranberry Sauce
Crockpot Collard Greens

How do you thicken crock Pot macaroni and cheese?

Thicken the sauce. remove the lid of the crock pot to allow for liquid to evaporate. add in more cheese. cornstarch slurry: in a separate bowl, combine 1 tablespoon of COLD water with 1 tablespoon of cornstarch. Stir it into the Mac and Cheese and the dish will thicken as it continues to cook.

Why is my crock pot mac and cheese grainy?

If your mac and cheese is grainy because the cheese hasn't entirely melted, you can fix it by switching on the crockpot on LOW again and cooking the mac and cheese for a few more minutes while gently stirring. How do you keep mac and cheese creamy? Dry mac and cheese is usually a result of not enough liquid used.

Do you put eggs in crock pot mac and cheese?

In a large 4-quart slow cooker sprayed with cooking spray, mix the macaroni, evaporated milk, milk, butter, salt, pepper, eggs and all but 1/2 cup of the grated cheese. Sprinkle the reserved cheese over the top of the mixture and then sprinkle with paprika. Cover and cook on low heat for 3 hours and 15 minutes.

How do you make mac and cheese in a crock pot?

Spraying the crockpot insert with nonstick cooking spray prevents the macaroni from sticking to the insert without adding extra calories and fat. Stirring the food occasionally prevents the macaroni from sticking tightly together into an unappetizing mixture and instead keeps it loose and creamy.