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4.9 from 32 reviews

Crockpot Mac and Cheese (With Velveeta)

2 hours
By: Pamela Reed
Posted:1/18/23
Updated:4/11/23
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Classic creamy crockpot mac and cheese that uses Velveeta cheese. This homemade slow cooker mac and cheese is ready in 2 hours! Toddler, kid and husband approved!

Classic creamy crockpot mac and cheese that uses Velveeta cheese. This homemade slow cooker mac and cheese is ready in 2 hours! Toddler, kid and husband approved!

Easy Crockpot Mac and Cheese Recipe 

You’re going to love this crockpot macaroni and cheese recipe because it’s super creamy and super easy! This homemade mac and cheese is made with Velveeta cheese and uncooked noodles, making hardly any prep time besides adding all the ingredients into the slow cooker and hitting the cook button!

My kids love mac and cheese, so this dinner gets rave reviews! I hope you love it too!

pot filled with creamy mac and cheese.

Can you cook dry pasta in a slow cooker?

Yes, you absolutely can cook dry pasta in the slow cooker! The elbow noodles for this recipe are cooking in a liquid made up of milk and butter, so the noodles will cook during the 2 hours the slow cooker is on. There’s no need to cook the noodles first!

dry elbow noodles in slow cooker.

How long does mac and cheese take to make?

In the slow cooker, mac and cheese takes around 2 hours. After 2 hours check the noodles. If they still aren’t done, cook for 30 minutes more.

What cheese is best for mac and cheese?

I recommend Velveeta for this recipe because it makes a super creamy (and nostalgic) mac and cheese!

Don’t like Velveeta cheese? Well, we can’t be friends. Ok, ok, use (2) 8-ounce bags of shredded cheese or (2) 8-ounce blocks of cubed cheddar cheese (yellow or white).

hand holding bowl of cubed velveeta cheese.

How to Make Mac and Cheese in the Crockpot

Spray the slow cooker with nonstick spray.

Add uncooked elbow macaroni, whole milk, melted butter, evaporated milk, Velveeta cheese, salt and pepper, garlic powder, dry mustard and paprika in the slow cooker and stir.

Tip: Please don’t skip the evaporated milk, it’s going to make the mac and cheese really creamy without the extra fat and (heavy feeling) that heavy cream does.

ingredients mixed in slow cooker.

Cover and cook on LOW.   Test the noodles—cook longer if needed.

spoon lifting out mac and cheese of slow cooker.

Serve and enjoy your creamy macaroni and cheese! I like serving it next to a green vegetable like peas or broccoli.

plate with mac and cheese and peas.

Can I bring this to a potluck?

While this crockpot macaroni is great for family dinner, you can also bring it to a potluck because it’s a great easy dish! You can even double the recipe for more people! Simply keep the slow cooker on the “warm” setting when serving.

creamy mac and cheese in slow cooker.

Want to make broccoli mac and cheese?

Add one bag of frozen broccoli to the slow cooker to make broccoli mac and cheese.

Important Recipes Note

Elbow Noodles: Make sure to use regular elbow macaroni for this recipe. Do not use pre-cooked noodles.

If you want to use gluten-free noodles, it might take longer – closer to the 2.5-3 hour range.

plate with peas and mac and cheese on it.

More Mac and Cheese Recipes

If you love this delicious recipe, these are just a few of my favorite recipes:

  • Tomato Macaroni and Cheese
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  • Baked Broccoli Mac and Cheese
  • 15 Minute Broccoli Mac and Cheese
  • Pumpkin Jalapeno Mac and Cheese

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Crockpot Mac and Cheese (with Velveeta)

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Classic creamy crockpot mac and cheese that uses Velveeta cheese. This homemade slow cooker mac and cheese is ready in 2 hours! Toddler, kid and husband approved!
By: Pamela Reed
Cook Time: 2 hours hours
Total Time 2 hours hours
serves 8

Ingredients

  • 16 ounce box elbow macaroni uncooked
  • 3 cups whole milk
  • 1/2 cup butter melted
  • 5 ounce can evaporated milk
  • 16 ounce block Velveeta cheese cut up into cubes
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground dry mustard
  • 1/4 teaspoon paprika

Instructions

  • Spray a slow cooker with nonstick spray on the bottom and slides.
  • Add all of the ingredients into the slow cooker and mix.
  • Cover and cook on LOW for 2 hours. Stir and test the noodles. If noodles aren't done, cook for an additional 30 minutes.
  • Serve and enjoy this crockpot mac and cheese!

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Author: Pamela Reed
Course:Main Course
Cuisine:American
Keyword:crockpot mac and cheese
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  1. GinaK says

    May 23, 2023 at 10:57 am

    What is the serving size or amount?

    Reply
    • Pamela Reed says

      May 31, 2023 at 2:36 pm

      Serves 6-8. Hope this helps.

      Reply
  2. A Hart says

    May 9, 2023 at 10:05 am

    I am so impressed. I’ve tried COUNTLESS mac & cheese recipes…with fancy cheese,
    lots of prep, etc. This will be my go-to moving forward. I had my
    doubts. It seemed runny, but came
    together BEAUTIFULLY. Measured & made to a T.
    The only thing i did differently was top with some shredded cheddar/parm and threw in the oven on 375 for a few mins to get a golden brown top.

    Reply
  3. RM Rush says

    April 21, 2023 at 6:48 pm

    can you use bowtie pasta?
    what to substitute for evaporated milk?

    Reply
  4. Lorie K says

    April 17, 2023 at 5:53 pm

    I doubled it and it took 3 hrs. It went from really creamy

    Reply
    • Janet says

      May 20, 2023 at 9:07 pm

      Please, please, please don’t shake the ingredients in front of camera. Labels are impossible to read. Thank you.

      Reply
  5. Lindsey says

    April 15, 2023 at 11:11 pm

    Can I put it on high for a shorter cook time?

    Reply
  6. Ashlee says

    April 9, 2023 at 10:28 am

    Why can you use gluten free noodles?

    Reply
    • Pamela Reed says

      April 11, 2023 at 11:55 am

      Hey Ashlee, you totally can! I just included that note because gluten-free noodles sometimes takes longer. I included directions in the post now for gluten-free mac and cheese! Hope that helps! 🙂

      Reply
  7. Kim says

    April 4, 2023 at 1:02 pm

    When the recipe is doubled is 2 hours still adequate cook time?

    Reply
    • Pamela Reed says

      April 4, 2023 at 3:20 pm

      Yes, time stays the same. Enjoy the mac and cheese!

      Reply
    • Lorie Kollock says

      April 12, 2023 at 7:29 am

      I am doubling it too, for a 7qt crock pot. I think I will tack on an extra hr because we like our macaroni very soft. Do you think that would be good? How did yours turn out though?

      Reply
  8. Alexis Wheeler says

    March 16, 2023 at 6:15 pm

    What do I put the crockpot on?

    Reply
    • Pamela says

      March 17, 2023 at 12:21 pm

      You cook on low.

      Reply
  9. Denise says

    February 28, 2023 at 2:28 pm

    My evaporated milk came in 12 ounce can, should I use it all or only 5 ounces?

    Reply
    • Pamela says

      February 28, 2023 at 2:35 pm

      No, you should only use 5 ounces.

      Reply
      • Denise says

        February 28, 2023 at 2:53 pm

        Thank you for your quick response. I’m making it now. I only added 5 ounces. I will let you know what hubby thinks.

        Reply

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