Shared Hundreds of Thousands of times this Crockpot Macaroni & Cheese Recipe is a keeper! Try this delicious homestyle dish today! |
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
Calories: 441kcal | Carbohydrates: 34g | Protein: 18g | Fat: 26g | Saturated Fat: 15g | Cholesterol: 74mg | Sodium: 551mg | Potassium: 277mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 7g | Vitamin A: 746IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 416mg | Iron: 1mg
Servings: 6
Calories: 441kcal
Originally posted in 2012. Updated in April 2020.
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