Slow Cooker Macaroni and Cheese #whatsfordinner

June 13, 2012 By 52 Comments
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Slow Cooker Macaroni and Cheese ~

 

Here is the recipe for slow cooker macaroni and cheese that I have promised a few readers. Cooking times vary depending on the slow cooker that you use. I generally use a large oval Crock Pot (not sure of the quarts as it has scraped off over the years). I have a 5 quart and it is nowhere near big enough for this recipe, though – you could probably half it for it. I like to cook this for Thanksgiving and Christmas. If you are counting calories, this recipe is not for you – but for an occasional holiday treat, it rocks!

 

You will need…

16 ounces pasta shells

8 cups shredded cheese (I like to use colby or cheddar and sometimes a mix of the two)

2 (12 ounce) cans evaporated milk

3 cups milk

4 eggs

 

1. Cook the pasta shells on the stove like you normally would for macaroni (approximately 7 minutes). Drain.

2. Coat slow cooker with non stick cooking spray. (I use Pam)

3. In a bowl (or the pot you cooked the macaroni in), mix together the pasta, 7 of the 8 cups of cheese, all the evaporated milk, all the milk, and all the eggs.

4. Pour the mixture into the crockpot.

5. Sprinkle the remainder of the cheese over the mixture.

6. Cover and cook on LOW for 4(ish) hours. Do not open and do not stir during the cooking process. Macaroni will be done when most of the liquid has evaporated and cheese starts to get golden. The mixture does start to harden after it cools, so I like to cook it just long enough to where there is a little liquid left. You may have to play with the time a little bit to see how best you like it, as i have been making this for several years. Remember, if you don’t cook it quite long enough, you can always cook it more. If you cook it too long – ah oh!

I hope you love it! My family does and they all give it 5/5 stars and it is one of their absolute favorite dishes!

Check this out if you prefer baked macaroni and cheese!

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Dawn is a snarky ginger and owner/head blogger at Cheap Is The *New* Classy. She earned a degree in Psychology from Appalachian State University in Boone, NC {Go Mountaineers!!!} and left her job in radio to spend time being cheap and keeping it classy. Oh, and to spend her days with her favorite fur babies, Puppy and Daisy. She resides in North Carolina with her husband and teen daughter Amber. You can follow Dawn's Nutrisystem Story here. Any PR and advertising requests can be sent to dawn@cheapisthenewclassy.com.

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  1. Kimberly C. says:
    June 13, 2012 at 6:14 pm

    I love slow cooker cooking, it is hard for me to mess up! This sounds very evil and very yummy. I think I am going to try it this weekend actually as I know the kids will love it. If you make this for a dinner what sides do you serve to round it out?

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    • Dawn
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      June 13, 2012 at 6:39 pm

      Well, since we generally have it for Thanksgiving and Christmas we generally have it with turkey or ham. However, it also goes well with chicken. I have a recipe for chicken in the #whatsfordinner section {at the bottom of this recipe} that I have served it with as well that i think it goes well with. :) Good luck! I hope you and your family like it!

      This one does occasionally burn a little around the edges – so don’t be alarmed if yours does too. If you find that yours does this, you can try turning it down on warm for about the last half hour of cooking – that fixed it for me. :)

      Dawn

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  2. Beverly Abrego says:
    June 13, 2012 at 8:41 pm

    Great recipe. Thanks!
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  3. Dede
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    June 13, 2012 at 10:51 pm

    Oh my. Looks divine! Would you believe that neither of my children will eat mac & cheese?
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  4. Shawna
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    June 14, 2012 at 1:05 am

    My entire family loves mac n’ cheese! Well, me not nearly as much as they do, but I eat it. My point? This looks like a great recipe that I absolutely must try if not simply to change things up a little bit. It looks delicious and I imagine it’s got to be healthier than whatever is in that powdered cheese that comes in the boxes of mac n’ cheese!

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  5. alyssa
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    June 14, 2012 at 9:45 am

    Hey from Dealy Os! Ooh this looks like something my husband would eat!
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  6. @MryJhnsn from iNeedaPlaydate
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    June 19, 2012 at 11:35 am

    That looks amazing! I’m going to make this for the next potluck.
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  7. regina malloy says:
    July 2, 2012 at 3:45 pm

    Thank you I would be lost without my slow cooker.I am always looking for new recipes!

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  8. Denise
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    August 10, 2012 at 1:22 am

    looks great! My family loves mac and cheese so this is sure to be a hit! Thank you:)

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  9. Sharon says:
    September 30, 2012 at 10:10 am

    I have to admit I’ve never fixed homemade mac and cheese. We always use the box. I think I’ll have to try this. Looks like something I can even handle! lol Yum!

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  10. Kristin Wheeler (MamaLuvsBooks) says:
    September 30, 2012 at 11:38 am

    YUM!! My kids would LOVE this!!! Oh, and me too!
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  11. Dorky Crystal says:
    September 30, 2012 at 3:18 pm

    I love slow cooking AND macaroni, so I’ll definitely have to try this out. Thanks for posting! :)

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  12. Julia Potvin
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    September 30, 2012 at 5:50 pm

    Love slower cooker meals, my problem is remembering to put them together soon early enough so we are not eating at 9pm., lol…
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  13. Shayla Burks
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    September 30, 2012 at 10:45 pm

    Oh this sounds awesome. I’m going to have to try it!
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  14. Malia
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    October 10, 2012 at 7:14 am

    YUM!! This looks and sounds DELICIOUS!! Pinned it!
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  15. Amber Trievel
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    October 10, 2012 at 10:30 am

    Oh man! This looks delicious! We absolutely love mac and cheese here. Except we add tomatos for an extra kick. Thanks for sharing!
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  16. Jessica says:
    October 10, 2012 at 12:22 pm

    That looks SO good, I want to try that ASAP!
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  17. Kristin Wheeler (MamaLuvsBooks) says:
    October 10, 2012 at 1:58 pm

    That looks like fabulous Mac N Cheese!! Pinning so I can make it later!
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  18. Amanda Taylor @ Survival Guide says:
    October 10, 2012 at 7:06 pm

    Yum! Pinning!

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  19. Jessica @ At Home Take 2
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    October 10, 2012 at 11:04 pm

    YUM! Love for you to link this up to Wonderful Food Wednesday on At Home Take 2. :)
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  20. RANDY FULGHAM says:
    October 30, 2012 at 7:30 pm

    JUST BOUGHT A NEW SLOW COOKER AND GONNA TRY THIS FOR SURE–THANKS FOR THE RECIPE
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  21. Jennifer Mae Hiles says:
    November 7, 2012 at 2:53 pm

    I’ve never made home cooked mac and cheese but I have been wanting to try it. This looks like a great recipe that is simple and affordable and a perfect comfort dish for winter! Yummm

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  22. desiree says:
    November 11, 2012 at 5:48 pm

    i love the mac a nd cheese and then i love to try it

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  23. Abby says:
    November 24, 2012 at 7:14 pm

    My mac and cheese is cooking as I type this. So excited to try it. Thanks for the recipe! It looks delicious already :)

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  24. sara m ford says:
    November 28, 2012 at 12:47 am

    I have to make this for dinner really soon it looks for good I love cheese!! great job

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  25. Krystle(Baking Beauty) says:
    November 30, 2012 at 8:44 pm

    This looks SO good! If I start now I could be eating it by one am lol! Yes i really did just calculate that!
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  26. Jennifer says:
    December 4, 2012 at 8:07 am

    Wow! This looks delish! Waaaay better than the boxed stuff LOL! Thanks for sharing … my daughter loves non-boxed mac-n-cheese so I’m going to make this for her (or, better yet, give her the recipe and let her make it for ME ;) !)
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  27. Kelly R says:
    December 18, 2012 at 4:41 pm

    This looks so yummy. I think I will try it. Thank you for sharing.
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  28. Becky Davis
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    December 18, 2012 at 9:27 pm

    This looks Delicious! I love mac and cheese.
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  29. Fee (Phyllis) Roberts
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    December 27, 2012 at 12:05 pm

    I never thought of cooking mac & cheese in a slow cooker. I’ll have to try this in my new crock pot! Thanks =D

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  30. MonaG says:
    December 30, 2012 at 4:39 pm

    I LOVE mac & cheese and have made both the boxed mixes and from scratch(yummy but time-consuming). I’ve also used the Kraft microwave mac & cheese cups but those are expensive.

    I REALLY need to get a slow-cooker. This recipe sounds delish. I would make it with a Mexican shredded cheese mix to change things up.

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    • Dawn
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      December 30, 2012 at 8:55 pm

      Oh, I have tried it with Mexican Shredded Cheese and it is GREAT!!! Definitely get a slow cooker. You can make so many yummy things with so little effort. :)

      Dawn

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  31. Roz says:
    April 22, 2013 at 2:15 pm

    Can you use coconut milk instead ?

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  32. John Hutchens says:
    May 9, 2013 at 4:42 pm

    sounds very good. mac and cheese is a favorite here. I will have to try this recipe

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  33. John Hutchens says:
    May 11, 2013 at 9:44 pm

    a very tasty mac and cheese. Thanks . Made me look like a good cook. LOL

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