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Creamy Crockpot Mac and Cheese Recipe Easy 5-Ingredient Comfort Food

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A creamy, luscious mac and cheese made effortlessly in a slow cooker with just five simple ingredients. Perfect for cozy dinners and hands-off cooking.

Ingredients

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  • 16 ounces elbow macaroni (about 450 grams)
  • 3 cups sharp cheddar cheese, shredded (about 340 grams)
  • 8 ounces Velveeta cheese, cubed (about 225 grams)
  • 3 cups whole milk (720 ml)
  • 4 tablespoons unsalted butter (55 grams), cut into pieces
  • Optional: 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard

Instructions

  1. Place dry elbow macaroni directly into the slow cooker.
  2. Sprinkle shredded sharp cheddar cheese evenly over the pasta.
  3. Add Velveeta cheese cubes on top of the cheddar.
  4. Pour whole milk slowly over the pasta and cheese, covering the pasta completely.
  5. Dot the top with unsalted butter pieces.
  6. If using, stir in Dijon mustard.
  7. Gently stir the ingredients with a wooden spoon or heat-safe spatula to coat the pasta evenly without pushing the cheese down.
  8. Cover and cook on low for about 3 hours, checking around 2 ½ hours to stir gently and test pasta tenderness.
  9. If pasta is not tender after 3 hours, continue cooking in 15-minute increments, stirring gently to avoid sticking.
  10. Once done, stir well. If sauce is too thick, add a splash of milk to loosen it. Adjust salt and pepper to taste.
  11. Serve hot, garnished with freshly cracked black pepper or chopped parsley if desired.

Notes

Do not pre-cook the pasta; it cooks directly in the slow cooker. Stir gently mid-cook to prevent sticking and ensure even cooking. If sauce is too thick at the end, add a splash of milk. Cooking times may vary by slow cooker model. For a dairy-free version, substitute dairy-free cheese and plant-based milk. Gluten-free pasta can be used but adjust cooking time accordingly.

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