Best Slow Cooker Mac Cheese Recipes

SLOW COOKER MAC AND CHEESE

Steps:

• Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Cook elbow macaroni in the boiling water, stirring occasionally until cooked through but firm to the bite, 8 minutes. Drain and transfer pasta to slow cooker.
• Add butter to pasta and stir until melted; season with salt and pepper. Sprinkle about 1/2 the Cheddar cheese over pasta and stir.
• Whisk evaporated milk and eggs together in a bowl until smooth; stir into pasta mixture.
• Whisk milk and Cheddar cheese soup together in a bowl until smooth; stir into pasta mixture. Sprinkle remaining cheese over pasta mixture; garnish with paprika.
• Cook on Low for 3 hours.

SLOW-COOKER MAC AND CHEESE

Steps:

• Cook macaroni according to package directions; drain. Place in a 5-qt. slow cooker; add butter. In a large bowl, mix 3 cups cheese, evaporated milk, condensed soup, 2% milk and eggs. Pour over macaroni mixture; stir to combine. Cook, covered, on low for 3-1/2 to 4 hours or until a thermometer reads at least 160°., Sprinkle with remaining cheese. Cook, covered, on low until cheese is melted, 15-20 minutes longer. Sprinkle with paprika.

SLOW COOKER MAC 'N' CHEESE

Steps:

• Pour boiling water over the pasta and drain, then put everything in a slow cooker and stir well. Season, cover and cook on low for 1 hr. Stir again, put the lid back on and cook for another 30 mins until the pasta is cooked and the sauce has reduced enough to coat the macaroni.
• Leave the lid off and reduce for the last 10 mins if you need to, or add a splash more milk - this will depend on the size of your slow cooker and the brand. Serve with extra cheese.

SLOW-COOKER MAC AND CHEESE

Steps:

• Spray 5-quart slow cooker with cooking spray. In slow cooker, beat milks, melted butter, mustard, salt and peppers with whisk. Add macaroni and 3 1/2 cups of the Cheddar cheese, the cubed cheese and Parmesan cheese. Cover; cook on Low heat setting 1 hour. Stir well. Cover; cook 1 to 1 1/2 hours or until pasta is cooked, but not mushy.
• Stir until mac and cheese is combined and creamy. Sprinkle remaining 1/2 cup Cheddar cheese on top. Cover; let stand about 15 minutes or until melted.
• Meanwhile, in 8-inch skillet, heat 2 tablespoons butter over medium heat. Add bread crumbs; stir to coat. Cook and stir about 3 minutes or until lightly browned. Sprinkle over mac and cheese, and serve.

SLOW-COOKER BACON MAC & CHEESE

Steps:

• In a large bowl, whisk the first 6 ingredients until blended. Stir in pasta and cheeses; transfer to a 4- or 5-qt. slow cooker., Cook, covered, on low until pasta is tender, 3 to 3-1/2 hours. Turn off slow cooker; remove insert. Let stand, uncovered, 15 minutes before serving. Top with bacon.

EASY SLOW-COOKER MAC & CHEESE

Steps:

• Cook macaroni according to package directions for al dente. Meanwhile, in a large saucepan, combine soup, milk, sour cream, butter and seasonings; cook and stir over medium-low heat until blended. Stir in cheeses until melted., Drain macaroni; transfer to a greased 3-qt. slow cooker. Stir in cheese mixture. Cook, covered, on low 1-2 hours or until heated through.

SLOW COOKER PEPPERONI PIZZA MAC AND CHEESE RECIPE

Steps:

• Place uncooked macaroni in a 6-quart slow cooker. Sprinkle in cornstarch and mix well, making sure that each noodle in lightly coated with cornstarch. Add the rest of the ingredients into the slow cooker. Mix well to combine. Cover and cook on high for 2 hours, stirring after 1 hour. Serve hot.

SLOW COOKER SPINACH AND CAULIFLOWER MAC AND CHEESE

Steps:

• Grease or line the insert of a 6-quart slow cooker. Combine evaporated milk, stock, Worcestershire sauce, mustard, black pepper, garlic powder, and paprika in the slow cooker. Stir in processed cheese food and butter. Add macaroni and mozzarella cheese.
• Cover slow cooker with the lid and cook on High, stirring every hour, until cheese is melted and macaroni is cooked, 2 to 3 hours.
• Empty frozen spinach into a microwave-safe bowl and add 2 tablespoons water. Cover and cook in the microwave on high until hot all the way through, 5 to 7 minutes, stirring halfway through. Drain and press moisture from spinach. Add to macaroni and cheese in the slow cooker and stir.
• Empty frozen cauliflower into a microwave-safe bowl and add 2 tablespoons water. Cover and cook in the microwave on high until hot all the way through, 5 to 7 minutes, stirring halfway through. Chop into smaller pieces if necessary. Add to macaroni and cheese in the slow cooker and stir.
• Serve immediately or divide into freezer-safe containers for individual servings.

SPICY SLOW COOKER MAC-N-CHEESE

Steps:

• Stir the condensed soup and water together in a slow cooker until smooth. Add the shell pasta and andouille sausage. Set the slow cooker to High; cook 2 hours, stirring frequently to prevent sticking.
• Once the pasta is tender, stir in the sour cream, Cheddar, and mozzarella until the cheeses melt. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Remove from heat, and allow to rest 15 minutes before serving.

TASTY MAC AND CHEESE (SLOW COOKER)

Steps:

• Mince or puree large onion.
• Boil noodles in water or in chicken broth (adds more flavor). Add a dash of salt and the minced or pureed onion.
• Slightly beat together egg, milk, salt, and pepper. Set aside.
• Melt butter (about 40 sec in the microwave) and then stir so all the solid is mixed well.
• Mix the butter and Evaporated Milk into the bowl with the egg and milk mixture.
• Pour drained noodles into the slow cooker or crock pot. Spread evenly.
• Lightly mix in the cubed Velvetta cheese and Vermont Sharp Cheddar (Cracker Barrel is one brand), leaving some on the top.
• Pour the milk mixture over the noodles and cheese. Do NOT Stir.
• Spread bacon bits over the top of noodles. Do NOT Stir.
• Spread the 2 cups of shredded cheese over the top of the mac and cheese. Do NOT Stir.
• Cook on High for 90 minutes and then stir together to blend the melted cheese. Then another 90 minutes on High or 3 hrs on Low. Do not remove lid until the first 90 minutes has passed so that the mixture sets correctly.
• Stir well before serving.

SLOW-COOKER MEXI MAC AND CHEESE

Steps:

• Spray bottom of 6-quart slow cooker with cooking spray. Line side of slow cooker with foil; spray foil with cooking spray. Cook and drain macaroni as directed on package, using minimum cook time.
• Meanwhile, in 12-inch nonstick skillet, cook beef over medium heat 8 to 10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until thoroughly cooked; drain. Add taco seasoning mix and water; simmer 2 to 3 minutes or until most of liquid is absorbed.
• In large bowl, mix cheese sauce, milk and green chiles. Stir in macaroni and beef mixture. Spoon into slow cooker.
• Cover; cook on Low heat setting 2 hours. Stir; sprinkle with cheese. Cover; let stand 15 minutes or until cheese is melted. Garnish with jalapeños.

ULTRA CREAMY SLOW COOKER MAC AND CHEESE

Steps:

• Place the ingredients into the slow cooker and cook on LOW, stirring every 30 minutes.
• Check at 1 1/2 hours for doneness and cook longer if necessary. If the sauce is too thick, add a couple of tablespoons of milk to help loosen it. Stir and serve.

EASY SLOW COOKER MAC&CHEESE

Steps:

• Cook pasta according to package directions
• Add all ingredients in slow cooker, mix well
• Cook on low 2 hours until heated through. (or high for about an hour)

SLOW-COOKER VELVEETA® MAC AND CHEESE

Steps:

• Combine ingredients in slow cooker sprayed with cooking spray; cover with lid.
• Cook on LOW 2-1/2 to 3 hours (or on HIGH 1-1/2 to 2 hours).
• Turn slow cooker off. Stir macaroni and cheese; let stand, covered, 15 min. before serving.

SLOW COOKER MAC AND CHEESE

Steps:

• Cook pasta in boiling water 3 minutes short of being al dente (I usually do 5 minutes).
• Place the cooked macaroni and the rest of the ingredients in the slow cooker and stir.
• Set heat to Low and cook for 2 to 3 hours. Stir occasionally and check for doneness starting at the 2-hour mark.

SAVORY SLOW COOKER MAC AND CHEESE

Steps:

• Add disposable liner to slow cooker. Spray with non stick cooking spray.
• Partially cook macaroni according to box directions, about 5 minutes or 1/2 the amount of time listed on the box. Drain well.
• Pour hot macaroni into slow cooker and add butter, stir to mix/melt.
• Add evaporated milk, whole or low fat milk, parmesan, Romano, cheddar cheese, dry mustard and salt/pepper. Stir well to combine.
• Cover and cook on low for 2 - 2 1/2 hours. Stir as needed to prevent sticking. Serve hot.

JAN'S FAVORITE SLOW COOKER MAC & CHEESE

Steps:

• In a medium saucepan, mix butter and cheese. Stir until the cheese melts.
• In a slow cooker, combine cheese/butter mixture and add the eggs, sour cream, soup, salt, milk, mustard and pepper and stir well.
• Add cooked and drained macaroni and stir again.
• Set the slow cooker on low and cook for 3 hours, stirring occasionally.

SLOW COOKER MAC & CHEESE

Steps:

• Generously spray the inside of the slow cooker with Pam (or coat with oil).
• Whisk together all ingredients except the cheese and macaroni.
• Pour mixture into slow cooker, and stir in macaroni and shredded cheese.
• Cover and cook on LOW, stirring once to break up macaroni clumps.
• Check at 2 hours to determine if more time will be needed.
• If needed, stir, and continue to cook for another 1-2 hours.

SLOW-COOKER MAC & CHEESE RECIPE - (3.8/5)

Steps:

• Combine elbow macaroni, milk, evaporated milk, cheese, salt, and pepper in a slow cooker. Cover your slow cooker with its lid and cook on low for 3 to 4 hours stirring occasionally throughout the cooking time to mix ingredients together. Check the mac & cheese to see if pasta is cooked and all liquid has been absorbed. When finished, season to taste with additional salt and pepper if needed just before serving.