What’s in Crockpot Mac n Cheese?
This creamy crockpot mac and cheese is one of my favorite set-it-and-forget-it recipe for dinners or side dishes. I just love the mix of cheese, heavy cream, and sour cream to create that super creamy texture and cheesy flavor!
Pasta: The classic elbow macaroni noodle is ideal, but you can actually use other short pasta shapes too. Butter: Use salted butter, and cut it into cubes to help it melt evenly. Cheddar Cheese: Gives this dish that classic cheesy flavor. Eggs: Add richness, making the dish smooth and creamy. Sour Cream: I like to use light sour cream, or you could substitute plain Greek yogurt. Condensed Cheddar Cheese Soup: This is the secret to the cheesiest mac and cheese you’ll ever taste! Heavy Cream: This helps create a nice creamy texture. Milk: Whole milk is great for this dish, but other milk types are fine. Dry Mustard Powder: Enhances the savory and umami flavor of the dish. Salt + Pepper: Enhance the cheesiness!
Pro Tip: I love to freshly shred the cheddar cheese for the best results. Pre-shredded cheese will not melt as well.
Variations on Slow Cooker Mac and Cheese
There are so many ways you can get creative with this crockpot macaroni and cheese recipe. Add some crumbled cooked bacon and caramelized onions, pesto, Buffalo sauce, or taco meat for a different flavor. You can try adding some garlic powder, and swap out the cheddar for a mix of Parmesan and mozzarella to create garlic Parmesan mac and cheese.
How to Store and Reheat
Store leftover crockpot mac and cheese in an airtight container in the refrigerator up to 4 days. If you want to reheat this mac n cheese after storing it in the refrigerator, you can use a microwave, the stove, or place it back in the slow cooker. Add a small amount of liquid (milk ideally) to help rehydrate it.
How to Freeze
You can freeze this slow cooker mac and cheese to reheat and serve later. Let it cool completely after cooking, then place it in a freezer-safe container and freeze for up to 1 month. Let thaw overnight in the refrigerator before reheating.
Serving Suggestions
This crockpot mac and cheese is the perfect weeknight dinner for the whole family (talk about a kid-friendly dinner!). It pairs perfectly with Crockpot applesauce. It also makes a great side dish too, to serve up with any main dish, as a BBQ side, or on any holiday. Some of my personal favorites recipes to serve alongside are Breaded Baked Pork Chops, Air Fryer Fish Sticks, Chicken Tenders, and Buttermilk Fried Chicken.
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