Description
This Crockpot Mac & Cheese is your new go-to for cozy, fuss-free comfort food. With rich, melty cheeses and tender pasta, it slow-cooks into the creamiest bowl of nostalgia. Ideal for potlucks, weeknight dinners, or anytime you want to win the hearts (and appetites) of everyone at the table.
Ingredients
2 cups elbow macaroni (uncooked)
1 ½ cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese
1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
2 cups whole milk
1 cup evaporated milk
4 tablespoons unsalted butter (cubed)
½ teaspoon garlic powder
½ teaspoon salt
¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
Instructions
1. Lightly spray the inside of the crockpot with nonstick cooking spray.
2. Add uncooked elbow macaroni, cheddar cheese, mozzarella, Parmesan, milk, evaporated milk, butter, garlic powder, salt, and pepper into the crockpot.
3. Stir everything together until well combined.
4. Cover and cook on low heat for 2 to 2½ hours, stirring once halfway through.
5. When pasta is tender and cheese sauce is thick and creamy, switch to warm and serve immediately.
Notes
For best results, shred your own cheese—pre-shredded blends often contain anti-caking agents that can affect creaminess.
Stirring halfway through helps ensure even cooking and creamy consistency.
Don’t overcook—overdoing it can lead to mushy pasta and separated sauce.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 2 hours
- Category: Pasta
- Method: Slow Cooker
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 480
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 440mg
- Fat: 27g
- Saturated Fat: 16g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 21g
- Cholesterol: 80mg