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Crock Pot Mac and Cheese

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By: Leigh Anne WilkesPosted: 9/12/20Updated: 11/19/20

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Crock Pot Mac and Cheese is  pure comfort food and the stuff dreams are made of.  Made with four different cheese and a topping of bacon you can’t go wrong.

Who can resist a cheesy, gooey side dish? Not me!  Here are a few other favorites.  Cheesy Potatoes are a classic!  Loaded Scalloped Potatoes are a fun twist on scalloped potatoes.  You can even make your scalloped potatoes in the Instant Pot.


spoon full of mac and cheese

SlowCooker Mac and Cheese

The combination  of four different cheeses along with whipping cream makes for a creamy and delicious combination.  In addition, a blend of herbs and spices gives this slow cooker mac and cheese the best flavor I have ever found in a mac and cheese.

My neighbors were  still talking about this mac and cheese months after I shared it with them.

fork full of mac and cheese

Being able to make mac and cheese in the crock pot  will make this a go to side dish at your house. You basically dump and go!

How to Make Crock Pot Mac and Cheese

Besides the bacon, everything is cooked right in the slow cooker.  Just add in your liquid, 3/4 of your cheese mixture, spice mixture and macaroni.  Put the lid on and cook on low for 2 hours.

After two hours, add the remaining cheese mixture and your bacon and cook for another 30 minutes or until the pasta is the desired softness.

overhead shot of slow cooker mac and cheese

What Kind of Cheese Do I use in Mac and Cheese?

I like to use a combination of cheeses for a deeper flavor.  My favorite combination is sharp cheddar, Monterey Jack, Mozzarella and Parmesan but feel free to play around with the cheeses you have on hand.  You want a total of 3 1/2 cups of cheese.

I promise, this stuff is magic and it not only tastes amazing but smells amazing too.

spooning mac and cheese out of crock pot

What to serve Crock Pot Mac and Cheese with:

  • Instant Pot Brisket
  • BBQ Ribs
  • BBQ Pot Roast
  • Fast Fire Flank Steak
  • Grilled Honey Mustard Chicken

plates of crock pot ac and cheese

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Crock Pot Mac and Cheese Recipe

4.5 from 4 votes
fork full of mac and cheese

Crock Pot Mac and Cheese

Recipe From: Leigh Anne Wilkes
Crock Pot Mac and Cheese is  pure comfort food and the stuff dreams are made of.  Made with four different cheese and a topping of bacon you can't go wrong.
serves: 8 servings
Prep:10 minutes
Cook:2 hours 30 minutes
Total:2 hours 40 minutes
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Ingredients

Seasoning Mix

  • 1/2 tsp black pepper
  • 1 tsp dry mustard
  • 1 tsp garlic salt
  • 1/2 tsp paprika
  • 1 tsp dried parsley
  • 1/2 tsp dried oregano
  • 1 tsp dried basil

Mac and Cheese

  • 1 cup medium or sharp cheddar cheese grated
  • 1 cup mozzarella cheese grated
  • 1 cup Monterey Jack cheese grated
  • 1/2 cup Parmesan Cheese grated
  • 2 cups whipping cream
  • 1 cup 2 % milk
  • 1/4 cup butter melted
  • 2 cups small dry elbow macaroni
  • 6 slices bacon cooked crisp and chopped

Instructions

  • Mix together the spices and set aside.
  • Mix together the cheeses in a bowl.
  • Spray a 6 quart slow cooker with cooking spray
  • Add the cream, milk, butter and spices into the slow cooker, stir to combine
  • Add in the pasta and 3/4 of the grated cheese mixture. Stir to combine
  • Cook for 2 hours on low.
  • Top with remaining cheese and bacon and cook for an additional 30 minutes or until the pasta is the desired tenderness.

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Nutrition Facts:

Calories: 648kcal (32%) Carbohydrates: 31g (10%) Protein: 21g (42%) Fat: 49g (75%) Saturated Fat: 29g (181%) Cholesterol: 153mg (51%) Sodium: 841mg (37%) Potassium: 238mg (7%) Fiber: 1g (4%) Sugar: 3g (3%) Vitamin A: 1546IU (31%) Vitamin C: 1mg (1%) Calcium: 437mg (44%) Iron: 1mg (6%)
* Disclaimer: All nutrition information are estimates only. Read full disclosure here.
Course:Side Dish
Cuisine:American
Keyword:crock pot mac and cheese
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  1. Elizabeth says

    Posted on 10/3 at 3:40 pm

    Does this recipe work in the instant pot? I didn’t get to making dinner on time! If yes, what changes need to be made?

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    • Leigh Anne says

      Posted on 11/1 at 1:20 pm

      I have never made it in the instant pot

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  2. Samantha Hutchinson says

    Posted on 9/20 at 9:36 am

    This was really good. I liked the mix of cheese. Next time I will up the dry mustard and omit the oregano. It’s just a personal taste preference.

    Reply
  3. Angelina says

    Posted on 9/16 at 10:50 am

    Do you shred the cheese yourself, or use pre-shredded? I hear it’s better to shred it yourself, so wondering if it’s worth me buying the blocks and shredding it

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    • Leigh Anne says

      Posted on 9/16 at 12:40 pm

      Good question! I shred my own and I actually talk about it in the you tube video I have to go along with the recipe. Pre shredded cheese has preservatives put on it to stop it from clumping together and it doesn’t melt as smoothly.

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