Crockpot mac and cheese with cream cheese gives you a super creamy mac and cheese with a touch of cream cheese flavor in every bite.
Are you craving a delicious and creamy mac and cheese that’s easy to make?
I’ll show you how to make the creamiest crockpot mac and cheese with cream cheese. With just a few simple ingredients and the convenience of a slow cooker, you can enjoy the ultimate comfort food in an hour.
The secret to achieving the perfect creaminess lies in the addition of cream cheese. Its silky texture and subtle tanginess take this classic dish to a whole new level. No more lumpy or bland mac and cheese – this recipe ensures every bite is rich, velvety, and bursting with flavor.
Whether you’re hosting a gathering, feeding a hungry family, or simply treating yourself to a comforting meal, this crockpot mac and cheese with cream cheese will be a hit with its unique twist of flavors.
How To Make Crockpot Mac And Cheese With Cream Cheese
Ingredients needed
- Elbow macaroni pasta noodles
- Evaporated milk
- Cream cheese
- Sharp cheddar cheese
- Sour cream
Making the crockpot cream cheese mac and cheese recipe
- First, turn on the crockpot on high.
- Then, make the noodles on the stove top according to the directions on the package. If you’d like to cook the noodles in the crockpot click this recipe for those directions.
- Once the noodles are done add them into the crockpot.
- Next, add in the sour cream, cream cheese and sharp cheddar cheese. Give it a little mix then cover with the lid.
- Come back in 30 minutes and mix in the evaporated milk and turn off the crockpot or place it on warm if serving a group.
- At one hour, give the crockpot mac and cheese a stir and then serve. If the recipe looks dry, see the tips below.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Why is my mac and cheese dry? How do I fix it?
If you have never used noodles in a recipe there is a dark side to them. They absorb all the moisture in the dish. This is why they are best served fresh and hot.
With baked mac and cheese, if you pay attention the next day or once it’s cold the dish is very dry. Since this recipe is “slow cooked” it will happen much faster due to the noodles.
An easy way to fix this is with heavy cream or milk. Heavy cream is best but you’ll need something with fat in it. It’ll work into the cheese while keeping it creamy and you will not sacrifice flavor. And it doesn’t take much, only two tablespoons to a fourth of a cup.
Can I cook the macaroni in the crockpot?
Yes and you can see how here. But, this process takes much longer to do and honestly the results will be the same as if you cooked the noodles on the stove. With the exception of having to babysit them in the crockpot creating more work for yourself and more time cooking.
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Crockpot Cream Cheese Mac & Cheese
Ingredients
- 16 ounces elbow macaroni, dry
- 8 ounces cream cheese
- 2 cups sharp cheddar cheese, shredded (one 8 ounce block)
- 12 ounce can of evaporated milk
- 1 cup sour cream
- salt & pepper to taste
Instructions
- First, turn on the crockpot on high.
- Then, make the noodles on the stove top according to the directions on the package. If you'd like to cook the noodles in the crockpot click this recipe for those directions.
- Once the noodles are done add them into the crockpot.
- Next, add in the sour cream, cream cheese and sharp cheddar cheese. Give it a little mix then cover with the lid.
- Come back in 30 minutes and mix in the evaporated milk and turn off the crockpot or place it on warm if serving a group.
- At one hour, give the crockpot mac and cheese a stir and then serve. If the recipe looks dry, see the tips below.
Number of total servings shown is approximate. Actual number of servings will depend on your preferred portion sizes.
Nutritional values shown are general guidelines and reflect information for 1 serving using the ingredients listed, not including any optional ingredients. Actual macros may vary slightly depending on specific brands and types of ingredients used.