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Best Easy Crockpot Mac and Cheese

This Crock Pot Mac and Cheese is creamy, cheesy and an easy family dinner that even our picky eaters will devour!
Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time1 hour 30 minutes
Total Time1 hour 45 minutes
Course: Dinner, Side Dish
Cuisine: American
Servings: 8 (1 cup) servings
Calories: 594kcal
Author: Jennifer Fishkind

Ingredients

  • 16 ounces box elbow macaroni noodles uncooked
  • 4 cups whole milk
  • 8 ounces block of extra-sharp yellow cheddar cheese shredded by hand
  • 8 ounces block of extra-sharp white cheddar cheese shredded by hand
  • 8 ounces Velveeta in 1-inch cubes
  • 1½ teaspoons sea salt
  • ½ teaspoons white pepper
  • 1 teaspoon ground mustard

Instructions

  • In the insert of your crockpot, place the milk, uncooked elbow macaroni noodles, shredded cheeses and seasonings. Stir well.
  • Turn the slow cooker on high and cook for 1 hour, stirring occasionally.
  • Cut the Velveeta into small, one-inch cubes and stir in until it starts to melt.
  • Cook on high for an additional 30-60 minutes until it’s hot and creamy, stirring occasionally.
  • Important Note: After adding the Velveta, set a timer for 30 minutes check to see so if the sauce has thickened. (mine was still runny at 30 minutes). Check again at 45 minutes to see if has thickened. Once the sauce thickens, it is done. If you overcook it, the pasta will be mushy.
    Mine took 45 minutes.

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Notes

NOTE: If you are looking for our OLD RECIPE, see below the recipe card!
Tips:
  • As with all appliances, not all crock pots cook the same. It is possible that your dish is done cooking a little early or needs a little more time! Not to worry, if it finishes early, just put it on low to keep it warm (we don't want to overcook and get mushy). Also, if it is not quite finished, let it cook a little longer.
  • Hate the mess of cleaning up your crock pot, try (affiliate) slow cooker plastic liners, they make cleaning up a snap!
  • If the sauce seems too thick, you can add a little bit of milk until you get your desired consistency.

Nutrition

Calories: 594kcal | Carbohydrates: 50g | Protein: 28g | Fat: 32g | Saturated Fat: 19g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 8g | Cholesterol: 92mg | Sodium: 1094mg | Potassium: 304mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 8g | Vitamin A: 999IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 703mg | Iron: 1mg