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Crockpot Macaroni and Cheese Recipe

Creamy, cheesy, and irresistibly comforting, Crockpot Macaroni and Cheese is the ultimate set-it-and-forget-it dish. Made with tender macaroni, rich cheddar, and a luscious milk-based sauce, it’s perfect for busy days or casual gatherings. Just let your slow cooker do the work and enjoy!
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 3 hours 15 minutes
Total Time 3 hours 30 minutes
Course Main Course
Cuisine American
Servings 12 people
Calories 432 kcal

Equipment

  • Slow cooker
  • Spatula or wooden spoon
  • Mixing bowl
  • Large pot for boiling pasta
  • Whisk

Ingredients
  

  • ½ cup butter
  • 1 pinch paprika, or as desired (Optional)
  • 1 package elbow macaroni
  • 1 condensed Cheddar cheese soup
  • 2 cups whole milk
  • salt and ground black pepper to taste
  • 2 cups large eggs, well beaten
  • 1 can can evaporated milk
  • 1 package shredded Cheddar cheese, divided

Instructions
 

  • Cook macaroni in salted water until al dente (about 8 minutes), drain, and place in the slow cooker.
  • Stir butter into the warm pasta until melted.
    mixing-butter-in-the-warm-macaroni to mix the buttery flavour easily in the warm macaroni
  • Whisk milk and condensed soup together until smooth and mix into the pasta.
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  • Add half the Cheddar cheese and stir well.
    adding-cheddar-cheese-to-the-macaroni which is ready to be cooked
  • Whisk evaporated milk and eggs, then stir into the pasta mixture.
    whisking-the-evaporated-milk-and-eggs-and-adding-to-macaroni to make it creamier and richer in taste
  • Sprinkle the remaining cheese over the top and garnish with paprika.
    sprinkling-the-remaining-cheese-over-the-top as the last layer for gooey and melty touch in crockpot macaroni and cheese
  • Cook on Low for 3 hours, checking after 2 ½ hours to ensure edges aren’t browning.
    cooking-the-macaroni-in-crockpot-on-low-flame to let the macaroni absorb the sauce and let the cheese melt
  • Scoop out the desired quantity and serve while hot.
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Notes

  • Use freshly grated cheese for a creamier texture and better melting.
  • Stir the edges gently during cooking to avoid browning or sticking.