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Home » Main Dish Recipes » Slow Cooker Mac and Cheese

Slow Cooker Mac and Cheese

Published: Sep 23, 2019 · Modified: Sep 23, 2019 by Mindee · This post contains affiliate links and as an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases.

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Slow cooker mac and cheese is quick to put together and ready in 3 ½ hours. It's cheesy, bacon-y flavor will have you making this again and again!

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I've already shared my Slow Cooker Lasagna and Slow Cooker Beef Stew recipes with you and thought you might like a really low key comfort food recipe.  Slow Cooker Mac and Cheese is a quick and easy dinner that both adults and kids will love!  If you followed me for a while you know that I really like to prepare dinner ahead of time because that little bit of time between school getting out and dinner time can get pretty crazy.  This recipe is pretty good as leftovers, too!

How to make this mac and cheese:

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  • Collect all your ingredients!  Milk, evaporated milk, small shell pasta, an egg, butter, flour, salt, 1 cup of 3 different cheeses, bacon and a 6 quart crockpot.
  • You will either need to crisp and crumbled  1lb. of bacon or buy a bag of the precooked real bacon pieces. 
  • Lightly spray the inside of the crockpot with non-stick cooking spray.  
  • Then toss together the pasta, cheeses, and half of the prepared bacon.
  • Whisk together the milk, evaporated milk, flour, salt, egg, and melted butter.  Pour over the the ingredients in the crockpot.  Give it a little stir.  
  • Cover the crockpot with the lid and cook on low for 3 ½ hours.  Sprinkle with the remaining bacon and serve!

Frequently asked questions:

Why is evaporated milk used in mac & cheese?

Evaporated milk added the creaminess you would get from adding cream without adding the extra fat.

Can you use regular milk instead of evaporated milk?

Yes, but your mac and cheese won't be as creamy.

Can this recipe be cut in half?

Absolutely! If you are cutting this recipe in half a 5 oz can of evaporated milk works fine.  There's no sense in opening a big can of evaporated milk only to use half of it.

What goes good with mac and cheese?

I would say some sort of green salad or steamed vegetable.  

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Slow Cooker Mac and Cheese Recipe

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  • Author: Mindee
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 3 Hours 30 Minutes
  • Total Time: 3 hours 45 minutes
  • Yield: 12 Servings 1x
  • Category: Main Dish
  • Method: Slow Cooking
  • Cuisine: American
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Slow cooker mac and cheese is quick to put together and ready in 3 ½ hours. It's cheesy, bacon-y flavor will have you making this again and again!


Ingredients

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  • 1 (16 oz) box Small Shell Pasta
  • 1 cup Shredded Monterey Jack Cheese
  • 1 cup Shredded Italian Cheese Blend
  • 1 cup Shredded Provolone ((see the note at the end))
  • 1 lb. Bacon ((or precooked real bacon pieces))
  • 4 cups 2% Milk
  • 1 (12 oz) can Evaporated Milk
  • 1 Egg
  • ¼ cup Butter, melted
  • 1 Tbs. Flour
  • 1 tsp. Salt

Instructions

  1. Crisp and crumble 1 lb. of bacon.  Set aside
  2. Lightly spray the inside of a 5-6 quart crockpot.
  3. Toss together the pasta, cheeses, and half the bacon in the crockpot.
  4. Whisk together the milk, evaporated milk, egg, flour, salt, and butter and pour over the ingredients in the crockpot.  Give it a little stir.
  5. Cover and cook on low for 3 ½ hours.
  6. Sprinkle with remaining bacon and serve!

Notes

I can't always find provolone in a block or pre-shredded so I just buy provolone slices and finely slice up about 6 slices.

Keywords: mac and cheese, slow cooker, crockpot

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  1. Greg

    December 01, 2020 at 4:51 am

    I usually don't like Mac and Cheese but his is delicious!!

    ★★★★★

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