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Crock Pot Macaroni and Cheese Recipe

January 8, 2016 By Vicky 10 Comments

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If you like good old fashioned comfort food, it doesn’t get much better than Macaroni and Cheese. I have a little thing for mac and cheese as you can tell by our Mac and Cheese Muffins and Hidden Veggie Baked Mac and Cheese. I love to tinker with my basic macaroni and cheese recipe and recently started using a crock pot to prepare it. My crock pot makes my life so much easier. This Crock Pot Macaroni and Cheese Recipe is very flexible so you can add different cheeses and still get a yummy result.

If you like good old fashioned comfort food, it doesn't get much better than Crock Pot Macaroni and Cheese. So easy to prepare and a crowd pleaser!


Crock Pot Macaroni and Cheese

What I love about this crock pot macaroni and cheese recipe is it just uses 4-5 ingredients. You can modify it to use whatever cheeses you have on hand. I used a cheddar jack mix and some pecorino romano cheese, but I have done this with straight cheddar as well, and it’s just as good.

crock pot mac and cheese

You can also substitute the type of pasta you use. I made this with mini shells, but have done it with penne as well. Of course, you can also make it with elbow macaroni for a more traditional feel. I used 2% milk in this recipe, but whole milk will work too.

crockpot macaroni and cheese

I love serving this crock pot macaroni and cheese in these adorable ramekins. It makes a great side dish and if you are looking to kick it up a notch, try some crumbled bacon on top. Yum!

Love this easy crock pot mac and cheese recipe. Great for a crowd!

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Crock Pot Macaroni and Cheese

If you like good old fashioned comfort food, it doesn't get much better than Crock Pot Macaroni and Cheese. So easy to prepare and a crowd pleaser! 
Course Crock Pot Meal
Cuisine American
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 2 hours 30 minutes
Total Time 2 hours 40 minutes
Servings 8
Calories 404 kcal
Author Vicky

Ingredients

  • 16 oz pasta
  • 3 cups milk
  • 1/2 stick butter
  • 2 cups cheddar/jack mix shredded cheese
  • 1/2 cup grated pecorino romano cheese

Instructions

  1. Cook pasta for 5 minutes in boiling water. Drain when done.
  2. Spray crock pot.
  3. Add drained pasta, milk, butter, and cheeses to crock pot.
  4. Stir and cover. Cook on low for 2 1/2 hours, stirring occasionally.
Nutrition Facts
Crock Pot Macaroni and Cheese
Amount Per Serving
Calories 404 Calories from Fat 126
% Daily Value*
Fat 14g22%
Saturated Fat 8g50%
Cholesterol 45mg15%
Sodium 293mg13%
Potassium 280mg8%
Carbohydrates 47g16%
Fiber 1g4%
Sugar 6g7%
Protein 19g38%
Vitamin A 455IU9%
Calcium 385mg39%
Iron 1mg6%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
For more crock pot meals check out:
Cinnamon Roll Crock Pot French Toast
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Mexican Crock Pot Chicken
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Comments

  1. simple recipes tips says

    January 28, 2016 at 9:26 am

    cheese is most popular food.me and my children like this snacks. so thanks for the best cheese recipe.

    Reply
  2. Kim Smith says

    February 24, 2016 at 8:41 am

    4 stars
    I love the easy crock pot meals, and the Mac & Cheese is a favorite of almost everyone in the family. And it is so good! I like the idea of some bacon on top. I will try that next time!

    Reply
    • Vicky says

      February 24, 2016 at 11:06 am

      So glad your family loved it! Thanks Kim for the kind words!

      Reply
  3. Amanda says

    November 25, 2016 at 8:25 am

    Would you recommend doubling this for a large family gathering?

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    • Vicky says

      November 28, 2016 at 10:33 am

      Yes, I think that would work well.

      Reply
  4. Fran says

    December 8, 2016 at 10:04 am

    5 stars
    Making this now for dinner. Thanks for the easy recipe.

    Reply
  5. Angela says

    March 13, 2017 at 6:52 pm

    How many servings does this make?

    Reply
    • Vicky says

      March 14, 2017 at 10:26 am

      Angela, it makes 6-8 servings.

      Reply

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