You read that right. Slow. Cooker. Mac. N. Cheese. And it’s awesome. I invented it last week and it was so well received that I made it again (in the same week – the kids were asking for it!). Crunchy on the top, creamy in the middle, and a great week night meal…I think you might like this…
Thank blog for the slow cooker recipes right?…
Slow Cooker Mac N’ Cheese
Serves: 4 hearty main meals (for the family) or 8 small side dishes (if you are having company)
UPDATE: Know your slow cooker! Some readers have shared that this recipe was done in 3 hours in their slow cookers.
- 2 cups uncooked macaroni (yes, uncooked!)
- 3 cups shredded cheddar cheese (2 cups for the sauce and 1 cup to top the slow cooker mac n’ cheese)
- 2 cups of milk
- 1 tsp Dijon mustard
- 1 tbsp all-purpose flour
- 1/2 tsp garlic powder
- pepper (2 shakes but you could add more if you like)
Shredded cheese (I like to shred my own).
In your slow cooker bowl, pour in 2 cups of milk. Add in 1 tbsp of all-purpose flour. Whisk (or use a fork) milk and flour (so there are no little white flour balls floating in the milk). Next, spoon in Dijon mustard and shake in garlic powder. Stir. Then, measure out 2 cups of grated cheese and add cheese to milk mixture.
Next measure out 2 cups of uncooked macaroni (yes. really. uncooked.) Give the pasta/cheese mixture a stir to ensure the pasta is covered. Then, with the remaining 1 cup of grated cheese sprinkle on top.
Cover slow cooker with lid.
Cook on 5 hours on low. Don’t remove lid or attempt to stir. Ignore the slow cooker. Go tweet, read Parent Club, do laundry.
After 5 hours – serve. Re-heats for school lunch too (if there are left overs…which…between you and me…doubtful).
Debbie Bashford says
I have got to try this!! Thank you
parentcl says
It is good. And I’d totally take it to a pot luck.
Doris Calvert says
this looks so good, and in a slow cooker, that’s great thanks!
parentcl says
Made it when I couldn’t use my oven – great counter-top option! And I was brave enough to try it the 1st time when company was coming (they loved it)!
Anne Taylor says
OMGOSH, I’m making this for my grandkids this weekend! There’s nothing better than a good bowl of mac n cheese!
Caroline Fernandez says
It’s such comfort food right? especially in fall weather.
sassymodernmom says
Yeah!! Thanks for posting!! I am printing and cooking!
Caroline Fernandez says
Do it – but have a read of my comment below about changing up the cook time depending on your slow cooker…you want it delish not darn-it. 😉
hmrcarlson says
My kids love mac n’ cheese and this sounds so easy! Thank you!
Caroline Fernandez says
hey guys, someone on twitter tried the recipe today and it burnt. I’ve done it a few times on low 5 hours and it’s be da bomb. However, I guess if your slow cooker runs hot decrease the time. Yet still…you have to try this.
Amy Brown says
Hi I tried this, and it did burn a bit on the edge, I think it was because I have a large size slow cooker so it wasn’t very deep. It was still delicious (the un-burnt part of course). Thank you for posting, I’m sure I will make it again!
loriag says
I’v made slow cooker mac n cheese before, but this is a different recipe. I will be trying it.
Jillian Christine says
This is the best idea! I’m going to try this this week! Love my slow cooker lol
Alexia says
This sounds SO yummy! I never would’ve thought about putting dijon mustard in mac n cheese but YAY! Going to pin this recipe to my pinterest board and make it for the family sometime this month! Thanks for the share~
Barbara Mc / Whenihave Time says
This sounds so good. I am going to have to try this!
Judy C (Cowan) says
This is definitely going on the menu for this week! Thanks for sharing it!
Jan says
Going to try and sub coconut milk for the regular milk, hope it will taste okay.
Brenda Burgess says
That slow cooker mac n cheese looks so good, I would definitely love to try it.
Parent Club says
There have never been leftovers – it is THAT good.
nenasinclair says
This looks like delicious mac & cheese! I love that you just throw everything in the slow cooker and forget about it for 5 hours!
Andrea B. says
Thank you so much for this yummy recipe! Just made it today and everybody gobbled it up! Going into my permanent file!
Jenn Erin says
Awesome! I never thought of using the slow cooker for mac n’ cheese!
seham merzib says
looks so good!
marlenesmith953 says
i love mac’n cheese but i didn’t know that you could cook it in a slow cooker i have to try this out my self thanks for the recipe
rstephen8103 says
I can’t wait to try this mac & cheese, it looks so good
Ali Gibbs says
Oh, this sounds so yummy. I cant wait to try it!
kristy edgington says
thankyou for posting this recipe, I hate feeding kraft dinner to the kids and this looks like a great replacement!
Jo-Anne Pfoh says
Where has this recipe been all my life ty ty ty
debbie (@dmhaen) says
I’m so going to try this!
Yuen C says
Looks delicious!
Marlene B says
This sounds yummy. I love mac’n cheese so it definitely something I will try.
Kevin B says
never thought you could make mac and cheese in slow cooker
Elizabeth Vlug says
Amazing what can be cooked in a slow cooker. Or crock pot as I still call it. Thanks for sharing. Will definitely try this during the cooler months ahead.
loucheryl says
Now you’ve got me hungry for this! I’m sure my boys would love it too if I had any leftover for them once I got my hands on it! LOL!
Silvia D says
never made in a slowcooker..must try this recipe. Thank for sharing
Anna W says
I have been looking for some more dishes I can make in my slow cooker. This one will be a hit with the kids for sure.
lyndac1968 says
Thanks for sharing an awesome recipe, I really need to make this, it’s a lot easier than the one I have now
Cheryl Grandy says
I love Mac&Cheese and I love my slow cooker,s o this is perfect! Thanks for the recipe.