Creamy Slow Cooker Mac and Cheese

Name: Creamy Slow Cooker Mac and Cheese
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 2 h
Total time: 2 h 10 min
Yield: 8
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 16 ounces uncooked elbow macaroni; 4 cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese; 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese; 12 ounces evaporated milk; 2 cups whole milk; 1/2 cup butter, melted; 1 teaspoon salt; 1/2 teaspoon black pepper; 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder

This effortless mac and cheese cooks right in your slow cooker for the ultimate creamy comfort food.

By Enzo81 Kitchen· American· October 29, 2026

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Prep

10 minutes

Cook

2 hours

Total

2 hours 10 minutes

Serves

There is nothing quite like a big bowl of cheesy pasta to make a meal feel special. I love this recipe because you do not have to worry about boiling a pot of water or dealing with colanders. Everything goes straight into the slow cooker, which saves so much stress when you are hosting a holiday dinner.

Since the noodles cook directly in the sauce, they soak up all that wonderful flavor. My best tip is to use freshly grated cheese if you have the time. The pre shredded bags are coated in starch to prevent clumping, so freshly grated cheese will give you a much smoother and silkier sauce.

Ingredients

16 ounces uncooked elbow macaroni
4 cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese
2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
12 ounces evaporated milk
2 cups whole milk
1/2 cup butter, melted
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder

5Instructions

1
Spray your slow cooker lightly with nonstick cooking spray.
2
Add the uncooked macaroni, shredded cheddar, shredded mozzarella, evaporated milk, whole milk, melted butter, salt, pepper, and garlic powder to the slow cooker.
3
Stir everything together until it is well combined.
4
Cover and cook on low heat for two hours, stirring halfway through the cooking time to ensure the cheese melts evenly.
5
Once the pasta is tender and the sauce is thick and creamy, give it one final stir and serve immediately.

Tips

Store any leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to three days. Add a splash of milk when reheating to bring back that creamy texture. This dish is perfect served alongside roasted meats or a crisp green salad.

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