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Crockpot Macaroni and Cheese Recipe

Crockpot Macaroni and Cheese Recipe

Creamy, rich, and crazy easy, this crockpot mac and cheese will be your new go to comfort dish. Perfect for busy nights when you want big flavor with little effort.
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Ingredients
  

1 lb elbow macaroni, uncooked

4 cups whole milk

1 can (12 oz) evaporated milk

8 oz sharp cheddar cheese, freshly shredded

8 oz mild cheddar cheese, freshly shredded

4 oz cream cheese, cubed

4 tbsp salted butter, melted

1 tsp garlic powder

1 tsp onion powder

1/2 tsp paprika

1/2 tsp salt

1/4 tsp black pepper

Instructions
 

  • Whisk whole milk, evaporated milk, melted butter, garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, salt, and pepper in a crockpot.
    Add uncooked macaroni, sharp cheddar, mild cheddar, and cream cheese. Stir to combine.
    Cover and cook on LOW for 2 to 2½ hours, stirring every 45 minutes.
    Check pasta for tenderness at the 2 hour mark and adjust with milk if needed.
    Taste and season as desired, then let rest 5 minutes before serving.

Notes

  • LOW only—no high heat.
  • Store in fridge 5 days or freeze 2 months.
  • Try bacon or buffalo variation.
  • Pair with hot sauce.