By Grocery List Plus Editorial Staff | Published on June 9, 2026
Serves 6
636 cal · 195 min
Creamy Crock Pot Mac 'n Cheese
Recipe GLPR43126f1210346a
A rich and comforting slow-cooker mac and cheese made with elbow pasta, evaporated milk, whole milk, and creamy processed cheese spread. This hands-off recipe yields a silky, indulgent cheese sauce that coats every noodle. Perfect as a side dish for any meal.
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Ingredients
8 oz elbow macaroni, cooked
2 tablespoons oil
½ cup butter, melted
12 oz evaporated milk
1½ cups whole milk
3¾ cups pasteurized processed cheese spread, cubed
¼ cup shredded cheddar cheese, for garnish (optional)
Directions
Gently toss the cooked elbow macaroni with the oil in a bowl until all the noodles are evenly coated. Spray the interior of your crock pot with cooking spray to prevent sticking.
Transfer the oiled macaroni into the prepared crock pot.
Add the melted butter, evaporated milk, whole milk, and cubed processed cheese spread to the crock pot. Stir well to combine all ingredients, ensuring the cheese cubes begin to blend with the liquid.
Cover the crock pot and cook on low for 3 to 4 hours. Stir the mixture every 45 minutes to 1 hour to promote even cooking and prevent the cheese from settling on the bottom. The pasta should be tender and the sauce creamy throughout.
Once cooked, transfer to a serving dish or directly from the crock pot. Top with shredded cheddar cheese if desired and serve warm.
Comments
This slow-cooker mac 'n cheese costs roughly $1.25 per serving—all ingredients are basics at any Charlotte grocer, with no special stops required. The stated 195 minutes is honest: most of that is hands-off cooking time, but you'll need 15 minutes upfront for pasta and setup, which the recipe should flag more clearly for weeknight planning. The dish serves six and reheats beautifully, making it genuinely weeknight-friendly for families, though the texture depends on not overcooking the pasta beforehand and stirring gently during the last few minutes of crock-pot time—a small technical point that pays off.
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