Description
This crockpot mac and cheese is the best quick and easy recipe! A simple creamy idea for dinners, potlucks, or holidays. It’s rich, healthy, beginner-friendly, and perfect for when you want the best cheesy pasta with no effort!
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups elbow macaroni
- 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella or Monterey Jack
- 4 oz cream cheese
- 1 1/2 cups milk
- 1 can (12 oz) evaporated milk
- 1/4 cup butter
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
- 1/4 tsp paprika or mustard powder (optional)
Instructions
- Spray crockpot with non-stick spray.
- Add uncooked pasta, shredded cheeses, and cream cheese.
- Pour in milk and evaporated milk. Add butter and seasonings.
- Stir to combine well.
- Cover and cook on low for 1 1/2 to 2 1/2 hours, stirring every 30 minutes.
- Once pasta is tender and sauce is creamy, switch to warm and serve.
Notes
- Use freshly grated cheese for the smoothest sauce.
- Stir regularly to avoid sticking or clumps.
- Add milk before serving if sauce thickens too much.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 2 hours
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Slow Cooker
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 370
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 420mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 14g
- Cholesterol: 60mg