A creamy crock pot mac and cheese recipe made with Velveeta. Just throw everything in the crock pot, and in a few hours, you will have the best easy mac and cheese ever!
Easy Macaroni and Cheese
My grandma cut out this easy Macaroni and Cheese in the crockpot recipe from the newspaper years ago. She decided to make it for my dad when he visited her, and bam!… He was hooked. Of course, the recipe was shared, and this past Sunday, I made it again for our church picnic. It is the CREAMIEST Macaroni and Cheese. And it’s also the easiest thing ever to make for a potluck. I love recipes like this because I know Macaroni and Cheese is a big hit with kids, yet this recipe is so good the adults will be asking for more!
This is all you need to make this amazing meal – or side. Because really, it could be either. This brings me to my question. Yesterday for our church picnic, we were to bring a main dish and a dessert. The dessert was easy, but I didn’t know if Macaroni and Cheese counted as a main dish. My husband said yes. I thought, no. But my mom had an extra half of Velveeta, so it became a main dish. And really, I’m now thinking it is. Do I overthink these things? What do you think? Let me know in the comments.
Anyways, to make this EASY Macaroni and Cheese Recipe
- 16 oz Macaroni (cooked)
- 4 TB Olive Oil
- 2 Cans (12 oz each) of Evaporated Milk
- 2 Cups Milk
- 2 tsp Salt
- 4 Cups Cheddar Cheese
- 2 Cups Velveeta Cheese (cut into 1-inch squares)
- 4 TB Melted Butter
Crockpot liners are a must! They make cleaning up so much easier. You can find them here.
You will also need a crockpot like mine.
Cook the macaroni to the box directions. Drain it and put it into your crockpot with butter and olive oil. As you can see, I used a slow cooker liner. It’s worth it for a meal like this. Mix the butter and olive oil into the macaroni until it’s melted. (Since the macaroni has just been drained, it’s piping hot. The butter and olive oil make sure that your noodles won’t stick together. Sorry noodles.)
Pour in the evaporated milk, milk, and then the rest of the ingredients. Stir well. Place the lid onto the crock pot and turn it on low. Let it go for an hour, stir, and cook for another hour. In just those two hours, you’ll have one of the best sides – or main dishes – your family has ever had. Seriously, we love this recipe.
Just look at that creaminess! Enjoy!
If you love this recipe, you’ll also love this macaroni casserole made with a homemade sauce with the addition of kielbasa sausage and veggies.
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Crock Pot Mac and Cheese (Velveeta Recipe)
Ingredients
- 16 oz elbow pasta cooked
- 4 Tablespoons olive oil
- 24 oz evaporated milk
- 2 cups Milk
- 2 teaspoon Salt
- 4 cups shredded cheddar cheese
- 2 cups Velveeta cheese cut into 1 inch squares
- 4 Tablespoons butter melted
Instructions
- After cooking macaroni, drain and add to slow cooker.
- Add Olive Oil and Butter and toss to evenly coat the cooked macaroni.
- Add remaining ingredients to slow cooker and stir.
- Cook on low for 2 hours in the slow cooker. Stir after one hour.
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Looking for another delicious pasta recipe? How about this one for Quick & Simple Pasta Salad?
This recipe was originally published on CleverlySimple.com on July 23, 2013.
Comments & Reviews
Ashley says
I’m making this for a Sunday brunch but won’t have much time before leaving for church. Could I make the macaroni the night before and add it all together in the morning?
Sheila says
First let me say this was cheesy and yummy and pretty easy to make! I had a big crowd but read that doubling it might not fit in the crockpot, so I did 1-1/2 times the recipe. It BARELY fit. There’s definitely no way doubling the recipe would fit. Turns out I didn’t need to do that, though, because the single recipe would’ve been fine. It says “serves 12” but that’s not accurate. It’ll serve at least 20.
Lynette says
Yes, I do not recommend doubling the recipe! Glad you enjoyed it – and yes it does feed a crowd!
Kara says
Very easy and very good! The family really liked it👍🏾
Lynette says
So glad you enjoyed it!
Case says
So I loved the creaminess of this recipe, but did not love the overpowering cheese flavor. Any tips to make it taste less cheesy flavored? It just had a very strong cheese flavor.
JILL B says
My mother made this for a party and it was delicious. I will be using it soon myself.
Emerson Campbell says
Would this work in a 4qt slow cooker?
Lynette says
Hi! It will be very full if you use a 4-quart slow cooker. I don’t recommend it as the pasta expands as it cooks.
Melanie says
Hello! I have a 6 quart slow cooker. Will one box fill this size? Thanks so much!
Elaine says
This. Recipe. Is. The. BEST!!!
You must try this.
I’ve been trying recipes for several years trying to find the one that everybody oohs and aahs about… and goes back for more!
This is that recipe.
I made it for Thanksgiving and it did its crockpot thing to make this delicious side dish. One thing I didn’t have to worry about whole doing other meal preparations.
So easy to make. I did buy a block of sharp and medium cheddar and grated some of each a day ahead. Followed recipe and loved it.
becky says
When cooking the noodles first then cooking them again in the crockpot..does it make the noodles mushy???
Lynette says
Hi! No, they do not get mushy. The oil and butter you add help to keep them from sticking.
Lynette says
So glad you enjoyed it!!
Lauren says
Anyone know the equivalent to doing the same ingredients / recipe in oven…?
Lynette says
Hi! I’ve actually shared the oven version here —> https://www.cleverlysimple.com/creamy-baked-mac-and-cheese/
Heather Pesante says
How much dry mac and cheese equals 16 cups of cooked?
Pat hill says
I was wondering if I could add some ham to this!
Lynette says
Sure! That sounds delish!
Melissa white says
Can you double this recipe ?
Lynette says
I would not recommend doubling this recipe in the same slow cooker. If you need twice the amount to serve, use two slow cookers.
Bella says
I’ve tried doubling and it works perfectly! So you are wrong Mrs. Lynette!
Bella says
I’ve tried doubling and it works perfectly!
Lynette says
Great! Glad to hear it!
Joy says
I doubled it in one cooker yesterday. It needs to cook maybe a half hour longer but it was great!! It wasn’t firm. It was more gooey. But I will say this about doubling it: huge amount!!!
Lynette says
Yes! This serves a lot made as is. I’ve never attempted to double it in one crock pot because of how much it makes. Glad you gave it a try and thanks for sharing your experience!
Jill says
I just came across this recipe. Need something for an event today. I only have Velveeta cheese. Will that be sufficient?