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Slow Cooker Mac and Cheese Recipe

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This Slow Cooker Mac and Cheese takes minutes to put together and is full of FOUR kinds of cheese: Asiago, Sharp Cheddar, Monterey Jack, and Gouda, which makes this the best holiday side dish!

#ad This Slow Cooker Mac and Cheese takes minutes to put together and is full of FOUR kinds of cheese: Asiago, Sharp Cheddar, Monterey Jack, and Gouda, which makes this the best holiday side dish! showmetheyummy.com Made in partnership w/ @Crystal_Farms #cheeselove #CrystalFarmsCheese #slowcookermacandcheeseToday’s post is sponsored by our friends at Crystal Farms Cheese. Their cheese is made by cheese lovers for cheese lovers and we all know. . .  cheese lovers are the best people.

Holy cheesiness. This Slow Cooker Mac and Cheese is SOOOO good and full of not one, not two, nope not even three, but FOUR kinds of cheese <– yeahhhhhh.

Here’s the thing. I’m normally not a homemade mac and cheese kinda girl (gimme all that boxed stuff), but ever since my One Pot Mac and Cheese, I’ve converted and been a homemade mac and cheese girl all the way.

This mac and cheese is cheesy, but not too cheesy – as if that’s even a thing – super creamy, full of perfectly cooked noodles, and guess what?

It’s made in my all time favorite kitchen tool: the crockpot.

Make it as a main, but honestly, I prefer this as a side dish, so it’s super perfect for your Thanksgiving dinner tomorrow!

Move over turkey, because I’m pretty sure this Slow Cooker Mac and Cheese is the new star.

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#ad This Slow Cooker Mac and Cheese takes minutes to put together and is full of FOUR kinds of cheese: Asiago, Sharp Cheddar, Monterey Jack, and Gouda, which makes this the best holiday side dish! showmetheyummy.com Made in partnership w/ @Crystal_Farms #cheeselove #CrystalFarmsCheese #slowcookermacandcheese

#ad This Slow Cooker Mac and Cheese takes minutes to put together and is full of FOUR kinds of cheese: Asiago, Sharp Cheddar, Monterey Jack, and Gouda, which makes this the best holiday side dish! showmetheyummy.com Made in partnership w/ @Crystal_Farms #cheeselove #CrystalFarmsCheese #slowcookermacandcheeseCan we back up a second and talk about the fact that Thanksgiving is tomorrow!?

Are you ready? I am, but only because I’m not in charge of a single thing.

Except eating, of course.

If you’re not quite ready, have no fear, because you can just make this Slow Cooker Mac and Cheese and nobody will ever need to know that you made this last minute. Actually, you will make this mac and cheese and nobody will ever CARE that you made this last minute, because it’s just so darn good.

Honestly, I was a little hesitant to make a mac and cheese in the slow cooker, because I’ve heard some horror stories… cheese not melting, pasta burning, the result being a mushy mess… you get it, just an overall disaster.

But I based this recipe off of my stovetop one pot mac and cheese, made a few tweaks and letmetellyou, it worked like a charm.

Here’s what you’re gonna do:

Combine #allthethings into a crockpot. 😉

More specifically, combine uncooked macaroni, veggie broth, half and half, evaporated milk, salt, pepper, and cheese into your slow cooker. Let it cook on LOW for 2 hours, give it a quick stir, top it with more cheese, and then cook it for an additional 30 minutes.

2 1/2 hours later, you’ve got the easiest, cheesiest holiday side dish. Ever.

#ad This Slow Cooker Mac and Cheese takes minutes to put together and is full of FOUR kinds of cheese: Asiago, Sharp Cheddar, Monterey Jack, and Gouda, which makes this the best holiday side dish! showmetheyummy.com Made in partnership w/ @Crystal_Farms #cheeselove #CrystalFarmsCheese #slowcookermacandcheeseI think this mac and cheese is particularly good because of the cheese we’re using. Like I said, FOUR cheeses are involved in today’s recipe:

  1. Crystal Farms Shredded Asiago (brings a little sharpness to the dish)

  2. Crystal Farms Monterey Jack Cheese (ultra buttery)

  3. Crystal Farms Wisconsin Sharp Cheddar Cheese (um, because #wisconsin, and helllooo there IS no mac without sharp cheddar)

  4. Crystal Farms Gouda Cheese (melts like a charm and because gouda = ♡ )

Cheese. Overload. In the best way possible of course.

I love, love, LOVE using Crystal Farms Cheese. Not only does all of their cheese TASTE super delicious, they’re all all natural with few preservatives, tons of calcium, and they’re gluten free. Plus, I ♡ local brands and Crystal Farms is located just 30 minutes away in Lake Mills, Wisconsin, which I think is super cool.

Anybody in Madison want to take a road trip with me to see #allthecheese? 😉

This Slow Cooker Mac and Cheese takes minutes to put together and is full of FOUR kinds of cheese which kind of makes this the best holiday side dish!

#ad This Slow Cooker Mac and Cheese takes minutes to put together and is full of FOUR kinds of cheese: Asiago, Sharp Cheddar, Monterey Jack, and Gouda, which makes this the best holiday side dish! showmetheyummy.com Made in partnership w/ @Crystal_Farms #cheeselove #CrystalFarmsCheese #slowcookermacandcheeseHappy *almost* Thanksgiving, everyone!

– Jennifer

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#ad This Slow Cooker Mac and Cheese takes minutes to put together and is full of FOUR kinds of cheese: Asiago, Sharp Cheddar, Monterey Jack, and Gouda, which makes this the best holiday side dish! showmetheyummy.com Made in partnership w/ @Crystal_Farms #cheeselove #CrystalFarmsCheese #slowcookermacandcheese

Slow Cooker Mac and Cheese Recipe

4.67 from 3 votes
This Slow Cooker Mac and Cheese takes minutes to put together and is full of FOUR kinds of cheese: Asiago, Sharp Cheddar, Monterey Jack, and Gouda, which makes this the best holiday side dish!
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 2 hours
Yield: 12 people
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Ingredients

  • 1 (16 oz) box macaroni uncooked
  • 1 cup broth chicken or vegetable
  • 1 cup half and half
  • 2 (12 oz) cans evaporated milk
  • 1 teaspoon salt more or less to taste
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper more or less to taste
  • 1/2 cup (2 oz) Crystal Farms Shredded Asiago
  • 1 cup (4 oz) Crystal Farms Monterey Jack Cheese shredded
  • 1 cup (4 oz) Crystal Farms Wisconsin Sharp Cheddar Cheese shredded
  • 1 cup (4 oz) Crystal Farms Gouda Cheese shredded

Instructions

  • Grease crockpot with cooking spray and combine macaroni, broth, half and half, milk, salt, and black pepper in crockpot.
  • In a separate bowl, combine all the shredded cheese.
  • Set aside 1/2 cup of the cheese in a smaller bowl and pour the rest into the crockpot.
  • Stir to combine.
  • Cover and cook on LOW 2 hours.
  • Stir, top with the additional 1/2 cup cheese and cook an additional 30 minutes (covered).
  • Serve immediately!
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Nutrition Information

Nutrition Facts
Slow Cooker Mac and Cheese Recipe
Amount Per Serving
Calories 392 Calories from Fat 171
% Daily Value*
Fat 19g29%
Saturated Fat 12g75%
Cholesterol 64mg21%
Sodium 654mg28%
Potassium 323mg9%
Carbohydrates 36g12%
Fiber 1g4%
Sugar 7g8%
Protein 20g40%
Vitamin A 540IU11%
Vitamin C 1.2mg1%
Calcium 480mg48%
Iron 0.8mg4%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

*Note: Nutrition information is estimated and varies based on products used.

Keywords: crockpot mac and cheese, slow cooker mac and cheese
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Course: Pasta, Side Dish
Cuisine: American
Author: Jennifer Debth

 

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  1. Nicole

    Do you have this converted for oven recipe by chance? Loved the flavor but not the gumminess of the noodles in the crock-pot.

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  2. Lolly

    4 stars
    This is great Mac n Cheese!
    Must follow the directions precisely… and the Asiago cheese adds a bold flavor. The next time I make this… I will try 1/4 cup instead of 1/2 cup!

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  5. Day

    HEAVEN IN A CROCKPOT!!!! Absolutely the best ive had. I am a big RAT!!!!! Love most cheeses. Not too fond of Gouda. I debated on adding it to this recipe. I did. And it is by far the best I’ve had! Shhhh! I will never say this to grampa! Still love his though. I give this a 10 star. Try it, I guarantee you will enjoy it

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  7. Emma

    I did this using slow cooker setting on the instant pot. It came out extremely dry. Any thoughts on what I did wrong? Did I possibly overcook it? I know the instant pot slow cooker settings tend to be slightly different. Also, anything I can do to fix the tons of leftovers I have so they are edible?

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    • Jennifer @ Show Me the Yummy

      Hi Emma! I’ve never used the IP as a slow cooker, so I’m guessing that’s the problem! You could try to add some moisture like milk or broth to moisten!

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  10. Janie

    Hello, this is saved in my pinterest (recipes to make), however I’m confused about the use of evaporated milk. Here, in the uk, this ingredient is very sweet and used as a dessert (sugar content about 14%) is this the same as what you would use? If so, I’ll trust you and make it, just didn’t want to make a dish that is wrong!
    Thanks for your help, x

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  11. techlazy.com

    I’ve been loving my crockpot and rice cooker lately for busy weeknights – this recipe is perfect for one of our dinners during the week.

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  14. Alisa

    This is similar to a recipe I use – but I use condensed cheddar cheese soup instead of broth and only sharp cheddar cheese. I love the variety of cheeses in your recipe, though, and plan on trying it out soon!
    I <3 Crystal Farms cheese as well!
    -A Fellow Madisonian

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      • Alisa

        I almost forgot… I made this for Christmas dinner. I forgot the half and half – so I made due with a mix of more broth and some milk. My family loved it!

      • Jennifer @ Show Me the Yummy

        Thanks for letting me know Alisa!! SO happy the family loved this!! 🙂

  15. Janet Lail

    My favorite is my grandma’s dressing. However, I am usually in charge of the mac n cheese and I think for Christmas I will try this recipe. It sounds a LOT easier than the way I make it!

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  16. Lynne | 365 Days of Baking and More

    My favorite cheesy holiday side dish is a potato casserole that my grandmother used to make. I can see your Mac & Cheese giving it a run for its’ money though. Can’t wait to make it!

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  17. Seth B

    This is literally genius, I’m a huge sucker for mac and cheese, and to feature one that can be made in the crock pot? Amazing!

    I love it and super excited to try out this recipe! Looking forward to your other recipes to try out! You have a great blog! Cheers!

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  19. Nate

    Looks great! Been meaning to find a good crock pot Mac N Cheese recipe for our kids. Will definitely be trying this soon to get us through the winter. Happy Holidays!

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  26. Mary Ann | The Beach House Kitchen

    Holy cheesiness is right guys! I’m a total cheese lover, so this one is gonna happen real soon at our house!

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  29. Cookin Canuck

    Bring on the cheese! I want to curl up under a warm blanket with a bowl of this mac ‘n cheese in my hand. Perfect comfort food!

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  31. Eva @ L.E.E bakers

    It looks so creamy and gooey! Love it!
    I don’t really have a favorite cheesy holiday dish. All of them are delicous and hard to choose which one I like best. I love your recipes and have a wonderful Thanksgiving!

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  32. Chellie

    I’m not in Madison, but I’d LOVE to go with you to see #allthecheese! 🙂 We’ll be there next September, maybe we can connect then.

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    • Jennifer @ Show Me the Yummy

      Hahaha yesssss #allthecheese. Would love to connect in September! Just let us know when you’re in town. 🙂

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  35. Julia (@imagelicious)

    My favourite holiday cheese side dish is the scalloped potatoes that my mother in law makes. It’s really bad for you but so good! I ask her to make that cheesy goodness every year!

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