Crock Pot Mac And Cheese

If your family loves Mac and Cheese you have to try this easy Crock Pot Mac and Cheese that is over the top creamy! With tender macaroni noodles smothered in a cheese sauce, it’s the ultimate, classic comfort food. It’s perfect for a holiday side dish, potluck or weeknight dinner.

Sometimes you just need a big helping of creamy, cheesy homemade macaroni and cheese, am I right? When that comfort food craving hits crockpot mac and cheese is the answer. It’s a really easy way to make a big batch of cheesy pasta goodness – you are going to love it!

Crock pot macaroni and cheese is different from ones cooked in the oven, Instant Pot, or stovetop. The sauce gets the creamiest texture from sour cream, condensed cheddar cheese soup and milk — no Velveeta cheese required! And the added richness from butter and shredded cheddar cheese is just *chef’s kiss* amazing. Serve it up with some tasty Air Fryer Hot Dogs and your kiddos will go nuts! Macaroni and cheese in the crockpot is a total game changer.

Why You’ll Love This Recipe

• The sauce is extra creamy and cheesy, it puts your favorite restaurant mac and cheese to shame.
• I’ve made this recipe so many times and it always works – the pasta comes out perfectly cooked and the sauce has just the right consistency.
• If there’s one thing I know my kids will always eat, it’s this deliciously cheesy slow cooker macaroni and cheese.

Ingredients for Crock Pot Mac and Cheese

• Macaroni noodles – Grab some elbow macaroni noodles to make this delicious mac and cheese. I haven’t tried this recipe with any other noodles, so cannot recommend anything other than macaroni.
• Milk – For the creamiest results, use whole milk. You can also use 2% or skim if that’s what you have on hand. If you really want it super creamy, substitute heavy cream.
• Sour cream – This is my secret ingredient for the most delicious slow cooker mac and cheese. Don’t skip it, trust me!
• Condensed cheddar cheese soup – A can of condensed cheddar soup makes for the creamiest, cheesiest mac and cheese.
• Cheddar cheese – For the most melty results, shred your own cheddar off of a block instead of using pre-shredded cheese. You could substitute Monterey jack, Colby-jack, pepper jack, gruyere, American cheese or other good melting cheese in this recipe. It just depends on what flavors your family enjoys.
• Butter – Cut the butter into small cubes so that it melts more easily into the dish.
• Ground mustard – A bit of ground mustard adds lovely flavor to this crock pot mac and cheese.
• Salt and black pepper – Season this crock pot recipe with some salt and black pepper.

Variations

Don’t forget fun additions to your mac and cheese like green peas, sliced cherry tomatoes or even broccoli. This is a great way to sneak in more veggies! Crumbling bacon or adding leftover ham to your macaroni is a great way to add a little more protein.

How To Make Crock Pot Mac And Cheese

Par boil the pasta on the stove by cooking the macaroni in salted, boiling water for six minutes then drain.

Melt the butter with the shredded cheese on the stove. Once melted, combine the cheese mixture with the sour cream, canned soup, salt, milk, dry mustard, and pepper in the slow cooker.

Add the drained pasta and then gently stir it all together until the pasta is well coated.

Cook the mac and cheese on low for two to two and half hours or until it’s hot and the noodles are fully cooked. Stir it occasionally throughout the two hours. Once the pasta is tender, it’s ready to serve.

Serve and enjoy!

Are you ready to treat yourself to some serious comfort food? You should make this mac and cheese for your family this week – I know they’re going to love it!

Storage And Reheating

Fridge: Allow leftover mac and cheese to cool then place in an airtight container for up to four days.

Freezer: Place cooled leftovers in a freezer-safe container. Place in the freezer for up to 4 months. When you are ready to use the leftovers let it thaw overnight in the refrigerator.

The best way to reheat any leftover is in a saucepan on medium heat. We recommend adding a few Tablespoons of milk to the pot because the macaroni will have soaked up some of the cheese sauce. Heat it over medium heat, stirring frequently, until it is warmed through.

To warm it in the microwave place it in a microwave safe bowl with a few Tablespoons of milk. Heat in 30 second increments, stirring between each one, until it’s heated through.

Can I Use Evaporated Milk Instead Of Regular Milk?

Some macaroni and cheese recipes have evaporated milk, but for this one we’re using a combination of the condensed soup and regular milk. I can’t say how it would work with evaporated milk so please let me know if you try it.

Can I double this recipe?

If you are making this for the Christmas, Thanksgiving, or maybe just a large group then you might want to double it. You can absolutely do this with this recipe and the cooking time will stay the same plus you will be able to fit it all in a 6 quart crock pot.

How To Serve Crock Pot Mac And Cheese

Macaroni and cheese is the perfect side dish for so many dinners. For holidays, it’s great with baked ham and turkey. For weeknight dinners, try it with my Air Fryer Chicken Legs or Baked Mini Meatloaf! Bring it to your next pot luck, it’s so easy to transport and keep warm when you bring your crockpot along.

Another family fave is our delicious Smoked Ribs that are finger lickin’ good. This mac and cheese will round out any backyard cookout!

More Crock Pot Comfort Food Recipes

• Crowd-pleasing appetizer, Buffalo Chicken Dip is so creamy and served warm. Chicken, ranch, buffalo sauce, cream cheese and shredded cheese combine to make a dip that will get rave reviews.
• A quick and easy take on the traditional Italian dish, Crock Pot Chicken Parmesan is so easy delicious served with pasta on the side.
• Spicy Italian sausage and creamy spaghetti sauce are the perfect topping for tender noodles. Busy weeknights are made easy with Crock Pot Spaghetti!
• Slow cooked chili gets an upgrade when you add noodles to Crock Pot Chili Mac. When you’re on the go during the cold winter months, this is sure to fuel you up and keep you warm!