Description
Get ready to fall in love with the creamiest, most comforting dish you’ve ever tasted—Crockpot Mac and Cheese. This easy dinner idea is the ultimate in cozy food ideas, made with rich, velvety cheese that melts right into tender pasta. Perfect for quick family meals, stress-free potlucks, or satisfying your craving for a nostalgic, feel-good dinner.
Whether you’re after a quick lunch, an easy dinner recipe, or looking to upgrade your comfort food game, this Crockpot Mac and Cheese brings it all with zero fuss. With every scoop, you get a mouthful of slow-cooked cheesy bliss. It’s the kind of dish that makes any day better.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups elbow macaroni, uncooked
- 2 ½ cups whole milk
- 1 (12 oz) can evaporated milk
- 2 ½ cups freshly shredded sharp cheddar cheese
- 1 cup freshly shredded mozzarella cheese
- ½ cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
- ¼ cup unsalted butter, melted
- ½ tsp ground mustard (optional)
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- Pinch of paprika or cayenne (optional)
- Fresh parsley, for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Boil elbow macaroni for 4–5 minutes. Drain and set aside.
- Lightly grease the crockpot insert with butter or non-stick spray.
- In a mixing bowl, whisk together whole milk, evaporated milk, melted butter, and ground mustard (if using).
- Add pasta to the crockpot.
- Pour milk mixture over the pasta.
- Stir in half the cheddar and mozzarella, along with all the Parmesan.
- Sprinkle the remaining cheddar and mozzarella on top.
- Cover and cook on LOW for 1½ to 2 hours, stirring once halfway if possible.
- Garnish with chopped parsley and paprika before serving.