Crockpot Mac N Cheese
This crockpot mac n cheese is ultra creamy, cheesy, and easy to make! With a mix of sharp cheddar and Velveeta, it’s the perfect slow cooker comfort food for busy nights or family gatherings.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour 30 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 35 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings
- Category: Dinner, Side Dish, Comfort Food
- Method: Slow Cooker
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
16 ounces elbow macaroni, uncooked
4 cups whole milk
8 ounces yellow cheddar cheese, extra-sharp, shredded by hand
8 ounces white cheddar cheese, extra-sharp, shredded by hand
8 ounces Velveeta cheese, cut into 1-inch cubes
1½ teaspoons sea salt (optional)
½ teaspoon white pepper
1 teaspoon ground mustard
Instructions
Mix Ingredients:
In the insert of your crockpot, combine milk, uncooked macaroni, yellow cheddar, white cheddar, salt, white pepper, and ground mustard. Stir to combine.
Start Cooking:
Cover and cook on high for 1 hour, stirring occasionally to prevent sticking.
Add Velveeta:
After 1 hour, add cubed Velveeta and stir until it begins to melt into the sauce.
Finish Cooking:
Cover and continue cooking on high for an additional 30–60 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the sauce is thick, creamy, and the pasta is fully tender.
Serve:
Serve hot and garnish with additional shredded cheese or fresh herbs if desired.
Notes
Cheese Tip: Always shred cheese from a block. Pre-shredded cheeses contain anti-caking agents that affect melting and texture.
Watch the Pasta: Overcooked pasta becomes mushy in the crockpot. Begin checking around 1 hour and 30 minutes.
Texture Control: If the sauce thickens too much, reduce heat to warm and serve immediately.
Velveeta Tip: Add it later in the cooking process to prevent a runny texture at the start. It thickens beautifully once melted and heated.
Find it online: https://allrecipesmade.com/crockpot-mac-n-cheese/
