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By: Rachel GurkPosted: 10/19/2015Updated: 06/15/2021

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Perfect for parties, this slow cooker macaroni and cheese recipe is creamy, flavorful, and so easy to make! Get the recipe on RachelCooks.com!

Perfect for parties, this slow cooker mac and cheese recipe is creamy, flavorful, and so easy to make!

Perfect for parties, this slow cooker macaroni and cheese recipe is creamy, flavorful, and so easy to make! Get the recipe on RachelCooks.com!

After popcorn, macaroni and cheese is one of my absolute favorite foods. I love any kind of macaroni and cheese – I’ll even eat it cold. There’s just something so irresistible about pasta coated in ooey, gooey, flavorful cheese. And it turns out the apple doesn’t fall far from the tree. My little man, N, loooooves his macaroni. E does too, but in N’s case, it’s one of the few things I can always count on him eating. That is, if it is a specific boxed macaroni and cheese brand…elbows, not spirals…

Perfect for parties, this slow cooker macaroni and cheese recipe is creamy, flavorful, and so easy to make! Get the recipe on RachelCooks.com!

The kid is so picky. I won’t lie to you and tell you that he loved this macaroni and cheese because he didn’t. “I don’t yike it, Mommy.” And that wasn’t a typo, all L sounds are pronounced like a Y and it’s the cutest thing ever and I hope he never stops doing it. Okay, maybe it would be weird in high school, but I’ll enjoy it while it lasts. That and “airplanecopter” and calling elevators “alligators.” Anyways, he didn’t eat this mac and cheese but you can’t trust the kid because it’s delicious. Ben and I had no problems devouring it!

Perfect for parties, this slow cooker macaroni and cheese recipe is creamy, flavorful, and so easy to make! Get the recipe on RachelCooks.com!

About this Slow Cooker Mac and Cheese

The great thing about this slow cooker mac and cheese recipe is that it’s perfect for parties where you want it to stay hot. My friend did a macaroni and cheese bar for a harvest party she threw. This recipe would be ideal for that type of event. Scoop the macaroni and cheese from the hot slow cooker and top it with any topping you desire. It’s such a fun party idea. PS: Try it with bacon on the top! 

Craving more macaroni and cheese?

Don’t you worry, I have you MORE than covered! Make sure to try:

 

  • Baked macaroni and cheese (one of the most popular recipes on Rachel Cooks!)
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  • Broccoli bacon mac and cheese at Milk Means More
  • Or check out my macaroni and cheese archives for even more ideas!

Perfect for parties, this slow cooker macaroni and cheese recipe is creamy, flavorful, and so easy to make! Get the recipe on RachelCooks.com!

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Perfect for parties, this slow cooker macaroni and cheese recipe is creamy, flavorful, and so easy to make! Get the recipe on RachelCooks.com!
Recipe

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4.43 from 7 votes
Prep Time: 10 mins
Cook Time: 2 hrs
Total Time: 2 hrs 10 mins
8 servings
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Perfect for parties, this slow cooker macaroni and cheese recipe is creamy, flavorful, and so easy to make!

Ingredients

  • 16 ounces elbow pasta (macaroni), uncooked
  • 4 tablespoons unsalted butter, cut into cubes
  • 2 cups whole milk
  • 1 can (12 ounces) evaporated milk
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt
  • ¾ teaspoon ground mustard
  • ground black pepper, to taste
  • 8 ounces sharp cheddar cheese, shredded (2 cups)
  • 8 ounces American cheese (from the deli), cut into small cubes

Instructions

  • Spray slow cooker with nonstick cooking spray.
  • Add milk, evaporated milk, salt, ground mustard, and pepper to slow cooker; whisk until combined. Add dry pasta, stir.
  • Top with cheese and cubed butter. Don’t stir them in.
  • Cover and cook on low for 1 hour; stir.
  • Cover and cook 30 minutes more; stir. Cover and cook 30 minutes more. Mac and cheese should be creamy and thick.
  • Switch to warm until ready to serve. Makes about 12 cups or 8 servings (1 ½ cups each).

Notes

  • Recipe updated 2/2022. 

Nutrition Information

Calories: 578kcal, Carbohydrates: 51g, Protein: 25g, Fat: 30g, Saturated Fat: 18g, Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g, Monounsaturated Fat: 8g, Trans Fat: 1g, Cholesterol: 92mg, Sodium: 1018mg, Potassium: 409mg, Fiber: 2g, Sugar: 10g, Vitamin A: 932IU, Vitamin C: 1mg, Calcium: 699mg, Iron: 1mg

This website provides approximate nutrition information for convenience and as a courtesy only. Nutrition data is gathered primarily from the USDA Food Composition Database, whenever available, or otherwise other online calculators.

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Verdict: I love macaroni and cheese. This version, and pretty much any other version.
Husband’s take: He loved this! I don’t think he even put tuna fish on top which is what he usually does with macaroni and cheese. (Eww.)
Changes I would make: None are necessary.
Difficulty: Easy

**Disclosure: I am thrilled to be a dairy ambassador for Milk Means More.  I have been compensated by Milk Means More for my time to develop this recipe and write this post. All opinions are as always, my own. Find out more about why Milk Means More on Twitter, Facebook, YouTube, Instagram and Pinterest.

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  1. nicole says

    December 4, 2017 at 11:02 am

    Looks delicious. If I double the amounts, would the time double too??

    Reply
    • Rachel Gurk says

      December 5, 2017 at 5:18 pm

      Time would be the same, but it wouldn’t fit in a large size crockpot.

      Reply
  2. Gina @ Running to the Kitchen says

    October 25, 2015 at 7:10 pm

    Agreed, there’s something totally irresistible about mac ‘n cheese… you just can’t say no! ps- I’ll eat N’s share…kid has no idea what he’s missing out on!

    Reply
  3. Monique @ Ambitious Kitchen says

    October 25, 2015 at 3:58 pm

    This is seriously wonderful – maybe for a party too! My favorite mac and cheese is white cheddar with peas in it and TONS of black pepper on top. I can’t wait to give this a try (Tony would LOVE!).

    Reply
  4. tanya says

    October 23, 2015 at 9:19 pm

    I’ll take your little guys share, this looks too creamy and delicious to pass up. And making it in the slow cooker is a life saver.

    Reply
  5. Brenda @ a farmgirl's dabbles says

    October 22, 2015 at 9:56 am

    Tuna on mac & cheese…that’s a new one for me. Looks like a great recipe, Rachel. I’m positive my kids would “yike” it. :)

    Reply
  6. Laura @ Laura's Culinary Adventures says

    October 20, 2015 at 8:56 am

    Sounds like a picky kid, because these mac and cheese looks delicious!

    Reply
  7. Jennie @onesweetmess says

    October 20, 2015 at 7:30 am

    Nothing screams comfort like a big, heaping bowl of cheese-y mac. I love that this version is slow-cooker friendly. Pinned.

    Reply
  8. Happy Valley Chow says

    October 19, 2015 at 4:55 pm

    Crockpot mac and cheese is like a must have at every party I have ever gone to. Yours looks sooo delicious, cheesy, and creamy. Terrific recipe, pinned!

    Reply
  9. fabiola@notjustbaked says

    October 19, 2015 at 3:01 pm

    Genius idea for mac and cheese. Looks amazing and easy!

    Reply
  10. Liz @ The Lemon Bowl says

    October 19, 2015 at 12:58 pm

    Ahhh my boys would LOVE this Rachel!!! Perfect for winter!

    Reply
  11. Rachelle @ Beer Girl Cooks says

    October 19, 2015 at 12:52 pm

    I’ll take macaroni and cheese any way I can get it. I don’t think I’ve ever had a slow cooker version and it’s such a perfect idea!

    Reply
  12. denise says

    October 19, 2015 at 11:52 am

    sounds good!

    Reply
  13. Sues says

    October 19, 2015 at 11:49 am

    How could anyone not like this mac and cheese?? It looks perfect. Oh well, more deliciousness for you!!

    Reply
  14. lori @ RecipeGirl says

    October 19, 2015 at 10:43 am

    I’m definitely making this for dinner soon and I absolutely love the idea of a mac and cheese bar for parties!

    Reply

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