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BEST Crockpot Mac and Cheese

Indulge in the ultimate comfort food with this BEST Crockpot Mac and Cheese recipe. It's creamy, cheesy, and incredibly easy to make. Perfect for potlucks, family dinners, or any time you need a deliciously satisfying meal with minimal effort.
Prep Time15 minutes
Active Time4 hours
Total Time4 hours 15 minutes
Course: dinner
Cuisine: American
Keyword: BEST Crockpot Mac and Cheese
Yield: 8

Materials

  • - 16 ounces elbow macaroni cooked al dente
  • - 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • - 6 tablespoons butter
  • - 1 12 ounce can evaporated milk
  • - 2 1/2 cups whole milk
  • - 1 16 ounce package shredded sharp cheddar cheese (reserve 1/2 cup)
  • - 8 ounces Velveeta cheese
  • - 8 ounces cream cheese

Instructions

Prepare Macaroni:

  • - Cook the elbow macaroni al dente according to the package instructions. Drain and set aside.

Mix Ingredients:

  • - In a crockpot, combine the cooked macaroni, black pepper, butter, evaporated milk, whole milk, 1 1/2 cups of shredded sharp cheddar, Velveeta cheese (cut into cubes), and cream cheese (cut into cubes).

Cook in Crockpot:

  • - Set the crockpot to low and cook for 3-4 hours, stirring occasionally to ensure all the cheeses melt evenly and the mixture is well combined.

Add Reserved Cheese:

  • - Once the mac and cheese is creamy and fully cooked, sprinkle the reserved 1/2 cup of shredded sharp cheddar on top. Cover and let the cheese melt before serving.