Description

This crock pot mac and cheese with Velveeta cheese is a creamy, comforting, and easy-to-make meal perfect for busy weeknights. It requires minimal effort, just tossing ingredients into the slow cooker, and delivers an unbeatable smooth, cheesy sauce that kids and adults love. It’s a guaranteed crowd-pleaser that simplifies dinner and creates happy memories.

Ingredients

Elbow Macaroni: 16 ounces (uncooked)
Velveeta Cheese: 32 ounces (cut into 1-inch cubes)
Evaporated Milk: 12 ounces
Whole Milk: 4 cups
Salt: 1 teaspoon
Black Pepper: 1/2 teaspoon
Butter: 1/2 cup (1 stick), melted

Instructions

1. 1. Spray your slow cooker insert with non-stick cooking spray.

2. 2. Add the uncooked elbow macaroni to the slow cooker.

3. 3. Scatter the Velveeta cheese cubes over the pasta.

4. 4. In a separate bowl, whisk together the evaporated milk, whole milk, salt, and black pepper.

5. 5. Pour this milk mixture over the macaroni and Velveeta cheese.

6. 6. Drizzle the melted butter evenly over everything.

7. 7. Stir gently to combine all ingredients.

8. 8. Cover your slow cooker.

9. 9. Cook on LOW for 2-3 hours or on HIGH for 1-1.5 hours.

10. 10. Stir occasionally, every 30-45 minutes, to prevent sticking and ensure even cooking.

11. 11. The pasta should be tender, and the sauce creamy.

12. 12. Once cooked, stir one final time before serving. Enjoy!

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 2-3 hours on LOW or 1-1.5 hours on HIGH
Category: Main Dish, Comfort Food
Method: Slow Cooker
Cuisine: American

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 serving
Calories: 450 kcal
Sugar: 5g
Sodium: 900mg
Fat: 25g
Saturated Fat: 15g
Unsaturated Fat: 10g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 35g
Fiber: 1g
Protein: 18g
Cholesterol: 70mg

Keywords: Slow cooker mac and cheese, crock pot mac and cheese, Velveeta mac and cheese, easy mac and cheese, creamy mac and cheese, comfort food, weeknight meal, family dinner