Crockpot Mac and Cheese

4.17 from 6 votes

Crockpot Mac and Cheese

This Crockpot Mac and Cheese is a definite game-changer for those big holiday meals and family gatherings. It's creamy and delicious with minimal prep!

Prep Time5

Cook Time2 5

Total Time2 10

Course: Dinner, Side Dish

Cuisine: American

Total Cost: $7.54 recipe / $1.26 serving

Servings: (1 cup each)

Calories: 534kcal

Author: Marsha McDougal

Equipment

Grater
6-quart (5.7 - 6.5 litre) Slow Cooker

Ingredients

2 cups sharp cheddar cheese shredded, (divided) $2.49
1 cup white sharp cheddar cheese shredded, $1.24
2 cups elbow macaroni uncooked, $0.67
3 Tbsp butter cut into small cubes, $0.42
1½ cups half & half * see note if in the UK $1.23
12 oz. can evaporated milk $1.29
¾ tsp Tony Chachere's Creole Seasoning ** see note if in the UK $0.10 *
½ tsp salt $0.02
¼ tsp black pepper freshly cracked, $0.02
non-stick cooking spray $0.06

US Customary - Metric

Instructions

Start by shredding both blocks of sharp cheddar cheese and set the cheese to the side.
Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Boil the macaroni for 4 minutes, then drain it in a colander. Briefly rinse the pasta with cool water to cool it off.
Spray the inside of the slow cooker with non-stick cooking spray. Add the al dente macaroni and butter. Stir the butter around with the macaroni to help it start melting. Now add the rest of the ingredients (1 ½ cups (150g) shredded sharp cheddar, shredded white sharp cheddar, half & half*, evaporated milk, tony chachere’s seasoning**, salt, and black pepper) to the slow cooker. Stir everything together until well combined.
Cover and cook on low heat for 2 hours, stirring after 1 hour.
During the last 15 minutes of cooking, remove the top and add the remaining ½ cup shredded cheddar cheese on top. Cover and finish cooking the last 15 minutes until the cheese on top is melted. Serve hot and enjoy!

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Video

Notes

*Half & half: If you're in the UK you should use a mix of 2:1 single cream and full-fat milk - this would be 230ml single cream and 120ml full-fat milk

**There are lots of ways to season your mac and cheese to add extra pops of flavor. I used one of our favorite seasoning blends in the budget bytes kitchen and that is Tony Chachere’s creole seasoning along with some salt and pepper. That’s it! But feel free to experiment with your favorite seasoning mix. If you're in the UK you can use cajun spice mix

Nutrition

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