Creamy Slow Cooker Mac and Cheese

Name: Creamy Slow Cooker Mac and Cheese
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 2 h 30 min
Total time: 2 h 40 min
Yield: 8
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 16 ounces elbow macaroni, uncooked; 4 cups sharp cheddar cheese, shredded; 2 cups mozzarella cheese, shredded; 12 ounces evaporated milk; 2 cups whole milk; 1/2 cup butter, melted; 1 teaspoon salt; 1/2 teaspoon black pepper; 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder

This effortless mac and cheese cooks right in your slow cooker for the ultimate creamy comfort food.

By Enzo81 Kitchen· American· November 3, 2026

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Prep

10 minutes

Cook

2 hours 30 minutes

Total

2 hours 40 minutes

Serves

There is nothing better than coming home to a warm meal that practically cooked itself. This recipe is a life saver during the holidays because it keeps your oven free while delivering a rich and cheesy side dish that everyone will want to scoop up.

My favorite thing about this method is that you do not need to boil the noodles beforehand. The pasta cooks directly in the sauce, which makes the cleanup so much easier for busy weeknights or big family gatherings.

Ingredients

16 ounces elbow macaroni, uncooked
4 cups sharp cheddar cheese, shredded
2 cups mozzarella cheese, shredded
12 ounces evaporated milk
2 cups whole milk
1/2 cup butter, melted
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder

6Instructions

1
Grease the inside of your slow cooker with butter or nonstick cooking spray.
2
Add the uncooked macaroni, shredded cheddar, and shredded mozzarella into the slow cooker.
3
Pour the evaporated milk, whole milk, and melted butter over the pasta and cheese.
4
Add the salt, pepper, and garlic powder, then stir everything together until well combined.
5
Cover and cook on low for 2 to 3 hours, stirring halfway through to ensure the cheese melts evenly.
6
Once the pasta is tender and the sauce is creamy, give it one final stir and serve warm.

Tips

Store any leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to three days. If the sauce thickens too much after cooling, just add a tiny splash of milk when you reheat it to bring back that creamy texture.

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