Crockpot Velveeta Mac And Cheese: The Easy Way In One Dish

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Crockpot velveeta mac and cheese should be super easy and can be done in one dish without cooking the macaroni first, I’ll show you how!

Crockpot velveeta mac and cheese

Sometimes you just want a simple side dish that’s easy to cook and delicious to eat.

In comes crockpot velveeta mac and cheese, it’s a classic recipe but made super simple with the creaminess of velveeta cheese.

There are versions on the internet where you precook the macaroni noodles but I will show you how to make this recipe without doing that.

It’ll be easy to make and the kids and family will enjoy the creamy cheese with a ton of flavor.

Let’s get started and I’ll show you how to make this crockpot velveeta mac and cheese recipe.

How To Make Crockpot Velveeta Mac And Cheese

Check these ingredients off the list first

  • Macaroni noodles (elbow noodles)
  • Velveeta cheese
  • Evaporated milk
  • Milk
  • Sharp cheddar cheese
  • Salt & black pepper

Quick tips before starting the recipe

  • In this crockpot velveeta mac and cheese recipe the noodles are cooked in the crockpot. There will be sticking but they will easily break apart when you stir each hour. If you want to cook the macaroni before then you will need to use less milk in the recipe. Cut the milk by half.
  • If you find your mac and cheese looking dry before serving, simply pour in a little milk and give it a stir. The macaroni like to soak all the moisture out of the dish so sometimes you may need more as the recipe sits in the warmer.
Crockpot velveeta mac and cheese

Making the crockpot velveeta mac and cheese

  1. To start, in the crockpot you want to add the evaporated milk, milk and salt. Next, pour in a box of elbow macaroni and give a gentle stir. Cover the slow cooker and set to high.
  2. Now, in one hour return and give the noodles a good stir. Break the noodles up that are sticking together. It doesn’t have to be perfect because they will stick again.
  3. Next, 30 minutes after the first stir, give it another stir and add in cubes of cheddar cheese and velveeta. Stir it well then shut the lid for another 30 minutes.
  4. Lastly, give one last stir and season with salt and black pepper to taste. You’ll need more salt and turn the crockpot to warm for another 30 minutes for the last bits of cheese that need to melt.
  5. Serve warm, as mentioned above you may need to add a little milk but that will depend on how long you leave the crockpot mac and cheese on warm. The longer it sits the more the noodles will absorbs the moisture from the mac and cheese, adjust accordingly.
Crockpot velveeta mac and cheese before cooking

Should you store the leftovers or trash them

Personally the only thing better than mac and cheese fresh is mac and cheese the next day. This recipe should last at least 4 days in the refrigerator in a covered storage. When reheating in the microwave if the recipe seems dry adding a little milk while get everything good and creamy again.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

How long do you heat mac and cheese in the crockpot?

This crockpot velveeta mac and cheese recipe will cook for about 2 hours. This is mainly to cook the noodles and get the environment hot so that the cheese melts in no time once added. The recipe can stay on the warm setting about 1-2 hours. Although, around an hour and a half you’ll probably have to add a little milk if you want into be creamer due to the macaroni.

Can you cook dry pasta in a slow cooker?

That’s exactly what you are doing in this recipe. I believe a crockpot recipe should have as much as possible done in the crockpot for your ease. When I think crockpot, I think leave it and forget it.

What if I want to pre-cook my elbow macaroni noodles?

You can do this, simply use half the milk used in the recipe and shorten the time. If you cook the noodles beforehand the recipe should only take an hour or a little more for the cheese to melt.

Crockpot velveeta mac and cheese

What cheese is best for crockpot mac and cheese?

Velvet is the star here but cheddar cheese is used for color and thickness. Cheddar and velveeta both have different textures and flavors when melted and they really come together in this recipe.

Do I need to use a liner in my crockpot?

No, I didn’t and I did not find clean up difficult. A little dish soap and let the water sit in the bowl for an hour or so and clean up was a breeze.

What to serve with crockpot velveeta mac and cheese?

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Crockpot velveeta mac and cheese

Crockpot Velveeta Mac And Cheese

Crockpot velveeta mac and cheese should be super easy and can be done in one dish without cooking the macaroni first, I'll show you how!
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 2 hours
Total Time 2 hours 30 minutes
Course Side Dish
Cuisine American
Servings 6 serving

Equipment

  • Crockpot

Ingredients
 

  • 16 ounce elbow macaroni noodles, uncooked
  • 16 ounce velveeta cheese, cubed
  • 8 ounce sharp cheddar, cubed
  • 4 cup milk
  • 12 ounce evaporated milk
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon black pepper

Instructions
 

  • To start, in the crockpot you want to add the evaporated milk, milk and salt. Next, pour in a box of elbow macaroni and give a gentle stir. Cover the slow cooker and set to high.
  • Now, in one hour return and give the noodles a good stir. Break the noodles up that are sticking together. It doesn't have to be perfect because they will stick again.
  • Next, 30 minutes after the first stir, give it another stir and add in cubes of cheddar cheese and velveeta. Stir it well then shut the lid for another 30 minutes.
  • Lastly, give one last stir and season with salt and black pepper to taste. You'll need more salt than what is measured above. Turn the crockpot to warm for another 30 minutes for the last bits of cheese that need to melt.
  • Serve warm, as mentioned above you may need to add a little milk but that will depend on how long you leave the crockpot mac and cheese on warm. The longer it sits the more the noodles will absorbs the moisture from the mac and cheese, adjust accordingly.
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