Crock Pot Creamy Mac ‘n Cheese
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This Crock Pot Creamy Mac ‘n Cheese recipe does not require you to cook your noodles ahead of time and tastes just like what Momma makes.
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How to Make Creamy Mac ‘n Cheese in a Crock Pot
Aunt Lou here.
When Cris and I were growing up, Momma would make the most amazing, creamy mac ‘n cheese. It was, and still is, one of my favorite side dishes. There is just something about this that makes it the ultimate comfort food side dish. If you love a delicious, creamy mac n’ cheese, I highly recommend giving this recipe a try!
Any time I make a crock pot recipe with pasta or noodles in it that are cooked al dente before being put into the crock pot, I get asked if the recipe can be made without cooking the noodles or pasta first. We absolutely love the original version of this recipe, so I thought I would try making this Crock Pot Creamy Mac ‘n Cheese without cooking the noodles first. I am happy to let you know that this recipe was a wonderful success!
(If you would like to see the original version of this recipe, you can find it here.)
What You Will Need for Crock Pot Creamy Mac ‘n Cheese
Ingredients Needed
- 2 cups uncooked elbow macaroni
- 12 oz can evaporated milk
- 1 cup milk
- 3 1/2 cups Velveeta, cubed
- 1/2 cup butter, melted
- Optional garnish: shredded cheddar cheese
Equipment Needed
- Measuring cups
- Can opener
- Butter knife
- Cutting board
- Small microwaveable bowl or coffee cup
- 4 Quart Slow Cooker
Time Needed
- Prep Time: 10 to 15 minutes
- Cooking Time: 2 to 3 hours on low or 1 hour to 1 hour and 30 minutes on high, until macaroni reaches desired tenderness, stirring halfway through the cooking time
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Crock Pot Creamy Mac โn Cheese
Ingredients
- 2 cups elbow macaroni uncooked
- 12 oz can of evaporated milk
- 1 cup milk
- 3 1/2 cups Velveeta cubed
- 1/2 cup melted butter
- Shredded Cheddar Cheese optional garnish
Instructions
- Pour 2 cups elbow macaroni in a 4 Quart Crock Pot.
- Add in 12 oz can of evaporated milk, 1 cup milk, 3 1/2 cups Velveeta (cubed) and 1/2 cup melted butter.
- Stir everything until well combined, and make sure the macaroni is pushed down in the liquid.
- Cover and cook on low for 2-3 hours or high for 1-1.5 hours. Stir well halfway through the cooking time with a stirring spatula.
- If desired, sprinkle Shredded Cheddar Cheese on top and serve.
Notes
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- As with any of our recipes, carb counts, calorie counts and nutritional information varies greatly. As a result, your nutritional content depends on which products you choose to use when cooking this dish.ย The auto-calculation is just an automated estimate and should NOT be used for specific dietary needs.
- All slow cookers cook differently, so cooking times are always a basic guideline. Recipes shouldย always be tested first in your own slow cooker and time adjusted as needed.
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can I use 3 1/2 cups of shredded cheese instead of velvetta?
I’m not sure how this would turn out with a shredded cheese like cheddar since I haven’t tried it. It would not be as creamy, but it might taste good. If you give it a try, let me know how it turns out!