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- 1 Deliciously Creamy & Super Easy Too...
- 2 Slow Cooker Mac & Cheese Step-by-Step
- 3 Skillet Boiling the Pasta...
- 4 Slow Cooker Mac & Cheese Instructions
- 5 Page down for the Pinnable & Printable versions of this recipe...
- 6 Recipe
- 7 Slow Cooker Mac & Cheese
- 8 Ingredients
- 9 Instructions
- 10 Slow Cooker Mac & Cheese
- 11 Skillet Boiling Pasta
Deliciously Creamy & Super Easy Too...
I've been searching for the perfect slow cooker mac & cheese recipe for a while now. To me...for the crockpot that means:
- Easy
- Quick
- Decently healthy
I don't always make it on the third one but I try. And honestly my theory there is even when I use canned cream of "something" or a packet for seasoning...it still comes from home, it's a heck of a lot healthier than take out and it can always be modified later for completely "from scratch" ingredients".
This one works for #1 & #2 and depending on your personal opinion...partially #3.
Slow Cooker Mac & Cheese Step-by-Step
Skillet Boiling the Pasta...
I don't boil pasta like most people. I am not sure where I even saw this method. I'm pretty sure it was someplace in a cooking video on YouTube but I've no idea which one.
It's very easy and a super time saver.
- Spray, oil or butter your skillet
- Add the pasta
- Cover with hot tap water 'til just covering the pasta
- Cover and cook on high for about 5 minutes
Your pasta doesn't need to be done or even al dente'...for using it in a slow cooker recipe it just needs to be a little soft. Sorta at the really gross stage if you taste it ;)
There are no other tricks to this recipe. This is a super simple, warm...creamy...gooey slow cooker mac & cheese. You can add cooked meats and veggies too! Then you've got an easy one-pot meal :)
Give it a shot and let us know if you like it.
Slow Cooker Mac & Cheese Instructions
Gather your ingredients...
Skillet boil your pasta for about 5 minutes.
Toss everything in the crock pot.
Cover and cook on low for 4 to 6 hours.
Delicious, creamy comfort food!
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Recipe

Slow Cooker Mac & Cheese
Ingredients
- 1 pound pasta
- 1 cups milk
- 1 can cream of "something" soup
- 1/2 cup butter
- 1 block cream cheese
- 3 cups shredded cheeses
Instructions
Slow Cooker Mac & Cheese
- Spray, oil or butter the slow cooker insert.
- Skillet boil the pasta for 5 minutes (see instructions below).
- Toss everything the in the crockpot.
- Cover and cook on low for 4 to 6 hours; high for 2 1/2 to 3 hours.
Skillet Boiling Pasta
- Spray, oil or butter your skillet
- Add the pasta
- Cover with hot tap water ’til just covering the pasta
- Cover and cook on high for about 5 minutes
You need to advise what size box of pasta. I used to much and it burnt.
Hi Kelly. I'm so sorry it burnt. But it does state in the recipe "1 pound". That's the standard size box you find in most grocery stores.