Easy Creamy Crock Pot Mac n Cheese

This Easy Creamy Crock Pot Mac n Cheese is a delicious side dish for the holidays and weekends.  There is no need to cook the elbow pasta first, it’s that easy.  Just put all the ingredients in the Crock Pot (Slow Cooker) and you will be AMAZED!

Mac n Cheese with Wings

When I tried this the first time I was Amazed at how easy and delicious it turned out.  Making this Creamy Crock Pot Mac n Cheese was one of the simplest meals I’ve ever made. 

This is one of those recipes that can be made in large portions or just for two.  I made it just for two people and still had leftovers for the next day.  Just double the recipe and you can feed the entire family. 

 

What is in Mac and Cheese?

Mac n Cheese or Mac and Cheese however you want to say it.  Mac is referrers to Macaroni.  The traditional Macaroni used is the elbow pasta, but I’ve seen it made with different types of pasta.  Such as Rotini, Conchiglie, and Rigatoni but you can use whatever kind you like.  It will change the flavor a little bit. 

Then there is the Cheese! This is where you can get creative.  It all starts with Cheddar Cheese, whether it’s Sharp, Mild, or Medium Cheddar.  Then you add additional flavors with Cream Cheese, Parmesan, Gruyere, or Monterey Jack Cheeses.  You can use any kind of cheese that has meltability.

How to make Mac & Cheese

How to make Mac & Cheese cream cheese

How to make Mac & Cheese

 

Best Cheeses for Melting

Here is a list of cheeses that you can melt for Creamy Crock Pot Mac n Cheese.

  • Cheddar
  • Cream Cheese
  • Parmesan
  • Gruyere
  • Colby
  • Fontina
  • Swiss
  • Havarti
  • Muenster
  • Gouda
  • Slice American
  • Brie

This is one of the ways you can make any Creamy Mac n Cheese Recipe your own.  Give different cheeses a try, but I would make small portions, so you don’t waste good pasta and cheese.  Include Cheddar Cheese in your Mac n Cheese and add from there.

What to make with Creamy Homemade Mac n Cheese

What to Make with Mac and Cheese

What to make with Macaroni and Cheese?  That is an easy answer, just about anything!  Macaroni n Cheese is considered comfort food, therefor you can have it with Chicken Wings,  Chicken Breast, Meatballs, Hamburgers, Beef Ribs, Hotdogs, and the list goes on. 

BUT the question I would ask is what you can Add-in the Macaroni and Cheese. This is where you can really get creative and add in any of the following to give Your Mac n Cheese an Upgrade.     

  • Bacon (goes great with just about anything)
  • Ham (small ham cubes)
  • Peas
  • Onions (chopped)
  • Shredded Chicken
  • Tuna Fish
  • Tomatoes (in cube pieces)
  • Shrimp
  • Broccoli
  • Sausage (small pieces)
  • Bread Crumbs (topping)
  • Scallions

Bacon Creamy Homemade Mac n Cheese

We could go on and on, but I think you get the idea.  If you can think of it try some in a small bowl first.  Cook the Creamy Crock Pot Mac n Cheese and then add additional ingredients. 

 

Is Mac n Cheese Good as a Leftover?

Yes, you can keep Macaroni and Cheese in the refrigerator for 3 to 5 days in an airtight container.  When heating up leftovers you can do it in a microwave or on the stovetop.  Either way, add some milk to thin out the Creamy Cheese Sauce.  Add a little bit of milk at a time and microwave for about 1 minute at a time.  You don’t want to cook it too long, it will get too thick. 

 

Recipes to make with Creamy Homemade Mac n Cheese 

Chicken Wings

Ground Turkey Meatballs

Salisbury Steak

And so many more….

If you like this recipe or others, please comment below and let me know how it turned out. 


 

Easy Creamy Crock Pot Mac n Cheese

Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time1 hour 30 minutes
Course: Appetizer, Leftover, Lunch, Side Dish, Sidedish
Cuisine: American
Keyword: Cheese, Creamy CHeese, Holiday Meal, Mac, Macaroni, Macaroni n cheese

Equipment

  • 1 Crock Pot

Ingredients

  • 1/2 lb Elbow Macaroni
  • 1/2 stick Butter
  • 2 cup Shredded Mild Chedder Cheese
  • 1/2 cup Freshly grated Parmasean Cheese
  • 2 oz Philadelphia Cream Cheese
  • 1 can Evaporated Milk
  • 1 can Whole Milk
  • 1 tsp Kosher Salt
  • 1 tsp Black Pepper

Instructions

  • Pour the evaporated milk and the whole milk into the crock pot
  • Next, add the elbow macaroni, butter, Parmesean cheese, cheddar cheese and finally the Philadelphia cream cheese
  • Mix all ingredients throughly
  • Set crock pot to the low setting
  • After every half an hour, stir ingredients
  • Cook until pasta is cooked through and sauce has thickened properly
  • If sauce gets too thick, add whole milk, and stir to thin in out

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