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Creamy macaroni and cheese in a slow cooker.
Recipe

Crockpot Mac and Cheese with Velveeta

Servings: 8
Author: Jaclyn
Prep: 10 minutes
2 hours
Total: 2 hours 10 minutes
Crockpot mac and cheese with Velveeta is the ultimate comfort food. It’s creamy, kid-friendly, and perfect for any family dinner or potluck.

Ingredients
 

  • 1 pound elbow macaroni
  • 2 cups whole milk
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder
  • ½ teaspoon paprika
  • salt and pepper to taste
  • 16 ounces Velveeta cubed
  • 2 cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese
  • ½ cup unsalted butter cubed

Instructions

  • Cook the elbow macaroni al dente (according to the package instructions) and drain.
    1 pound elbow macaroni
  • Spray the bowl of your slow cooker with non-stick cooking spray. Place cooked macaroni into the slow cooker.
  • In a bowl, whisk to combine the whole milk, garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, salt, and pepper. Pour into the crockpot.
    2 cups whole milk, 1 teaspoon garlic powder, 1 teaspoon onion powder, ½ teaspoon paprika, salt and pepper
  • Add shredded cheddar, Velveeta cubes, and butter to the crockpot. Stir well.
    16 ounces Velveeta, 2 cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese, ½ cup unsalted butter
  • Cover and cook on low for 2 to 3 hours, stirring once or twice throughout cook time if possible, until the cheese is melted and the sauce is creamy and bubbly. Do not over cook.
  • Once the mac and cheese is ready, give it a final stir to combine all the cheesy goodness. Serve immediately.

Notes

Stirring: If possible, stir once or twice during cooking to keep the sauce smooth and evenly melted.
Don’t overcook: Cooking too long can make the sauce overly thick or grainy. Start checking at the 2-hour mark or even a little before if possible.
Storage: Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 days. Reheat with a splash of milk to loosen the sauce, if necessary.

Nutrition

Calories: 592kcal | Carbohydrates: 53g | Protein: 27g | Fat: 30g | Saturated Fat: 18g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 6g | Trans Fat: 0.5g | Cholesterol: 90mg | Sodium: 1185mg | Potassium: 449mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 9g | Vitamin A: 1355IU | Vitamin C: 0.1mg | Calcium: 617mg | Iron: 1mg
Creamy macaroni and cheese in a slow cooker.

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