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This Old Fashioned Crock Pot Mac ‘n Cheese is incredibly easy to make and will have you reminiscing about the yummy mac ‘n cheese your grandma used to make. So good!

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Aunt Lou here.

In case you guys haven’t noticed, I like mac ‘n cheese A LOT. I love trying out new recipes or making up my own. Sometimes I am in the mood for a creamy mac ‘n cheese, other times I want a super cheesy one and other times I want one tastes like a baked mac ‘n cheese. So when I saw this Old Fashioned Crock Pot Mac ‘n Cheese in Gooseberry Patch’s Everyday Slow Cooker, I knew it was going to be on the menu.

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Old Fashioned Crock Pot Mac ‘n Cheese Notes:

  • If you are a beginner, you can totally cRock this recipe! It is super easy and a great one to try out your crock pot skills on. The one thing to always remember is to watch a recipe closely the first time you make it so that you will know how your particular slow cooker cooks a recipe. Doing this will keep you from over-cooking or under-cooking this recipe and others and will help boost your confidence so that you won’t be intimidated by any recipe!
  • I really like the sides to brown up, so I let my Old Fashioned Crock Pot Mac ‘n Cheese stay in a little longer than it had to. If you don’t like the browned sides, you can take it out earlier.
  • For this yummy recipe, I used my newHamilton Beach Multi-Quart Slow Cookeron the 4-quart setting. If you don’t have one yet, you can use a 4-5 quart slow cooker.

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Old Fashioned Crock Pot Mac 'n Cheese

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Course: Side

Prep Time: 10 minutes minutes

Cook Time: 3 hours hours

Total Time: 3 hours hours 10 minutes minutes

Servings: 6 -8 servings

Author: Aunt Lou

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Instructions

  • Put everything except your tomatoes in a large bowl and gently stir until well combined

  • Lightly spray your crock pot with cooking spray

  • Pour your mac 'n cheese mixture into your crock pot

  • Cover and cook on low for 3-4 hours

  • If desired, sprinkle servings with your quartered grape tomatoes

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  1. Old Fashioned Crock Pot Mac 'n Cheese - Recipes That Crock! (10)Andrea G says

    Has anyone tried to double this recipe? If so, how did it turn out? Thanks in advance

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    • Old Fashioned Crock Pot Mac 'n Cheese - Recipes That Crock! (11)Aunt Lou says

      Old Fashioned Crock Pot Mac 'n Cheese - Recipes That Crock! (12)
      I have not tried doubling the recipe, but if I did, I would use a 6-8 quart crock pot. As for the cooking time, I would start watching it around the 3-4 hour mark. With the larger crock pot size, I would assume the time should be about the same, but watch it closely the first time you make it to adjust the cooking time as needed for your specific slow cooker. If you give it a try, let me know how it turns out! Enjoy!

  2. Old Fashioned Crock Pot Mac 'n Cheese - Recipes That Crock! (13)Helen says

    Hey Lou! I was wondering if you and Cris could convert this and other recipes to using uncooked noodles? I love and other recipes you have, but lazy cook that I am I find myself skipping over them and heading to the ones that don’t have to be cooked. Thanks!

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    • Old Fashioned Crock Pot Mac 'n Cheese - Recipes That Crock! (14)Aunt Lou says

      Old Fashioned Crock Pot Mac 'n Cheese - Recipes That Crock! (15)
      Hi Helen!

      Using uncooked noodles won’t work for every recipe, but we do have some. I’ll put links below. I hope you find one that you love!

      https://www.recipesthatcrock.com/mac-and-cheese/
      https://www.recipesthatcrock.com/crock-pot-beefy-mac-casserole/
      https://www.recipesthatcrock.com/easy-crock-pot-lasagna-recipe/
      https://www.recipesthatcrock.com/crock-pot-cheesy-lasagna/
      https://www.recipesthatcrock.com/slow-cooker-lasagna-soup/
      https://www.recipesthatcrock.com/the-best-instant-pot-creamy-mac-and-cheese/

  3. Old Fashioned Crock Pot Mac 'n Cheese - Recipes That Crock! (16)Lauri says

    Old Fashioned Crock Pot Mac 'n Cheese - Recipes That Crock! (17)
    My family loves canned tomatoes in Mac and Cheese drained well. Do you think they would work in this recipe?

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    • Old Fashioned Crock Pot Mac 'n Cheese - Recipes That Crock! (18)Aunt Lou says

      Old Fashioned Crock Pot Mac 'n Cheese - Recipes That Crock! (19)
      I haven’t tried that, but think it may work. If you give it a try, let me know how it goes!

  4. Old Fashioned Crock Pot Mac 'n Cheese - Recipes That Crock! (20)Kim says

    Old Fashioned Crock Pot Mac 'n Cheese - Recipes That Crock! (21)
    I have to tell you that I first made this recipe 2 years ago for a graduation party and it was a hit! It’s my most-requested side dish.
    Thank you for sharing this wonderful recipe!
    Also- I have baked it in the oven- takes at least 1.5 – 2 hours at 350 and I always double the recipe because it goes so fast.
    I also add one cup of cubed Velveeta cheese to the recipe because We like that in our Mac n cheese

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    • Old Fashioned Crock Pot Mac 'n Cheese - Recipes That Crock! (22)Aunt Lou says

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      I’m so glad to hear it Kim! Your oven version sounds delicious!

  5. Old Fashioned Crock Pot Mac 'n Cheese - Recipes That Crock! (24)Rachel says

    Old Fashioned Crock Pot Mac 'n Cheese - Recipes That Crock! (25)
    I have made this several times and this is my family’s favorite mac n cheese. The only thing I do differently is combine all the ingredients in large sauce pot and cook on medium until all the cheese melts and the milk products are hot and soupy, then I transfer to the crockpot and cook on low for 3-4 hours. Comes out perfect every time.

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    • Old Fashioned Crock Pot Mac 'n Cheese - Recipes That Crock! (26)Aunt Lou says

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      I’m so glad to hear this Rachel! Your alteration sounds yummy! Thank you for taking the time to let us know you like it! It always makes our day.

      Aunt Lou

    • Old Fashioned Crock Pot Mac 'n Cheese - Recipes That Crock! (28)Rose says

      Are your noodles cooked when you combine all the ingredients?

  6. Old Fashioned Crock Pot Mac 'n Cheese - Recipes That Crock! (29)Sara says

    When following the receipt the instructions are missing a key instruction. To cook the noodles first. I am a beginner and a step like this would be very helpful. I’m sure with the noodles cooked it’s going to taste great, but if you can go back and add that step the beginners would really appreciate it.

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    • Old Fashioned Crock Pot Mac 'n Cheese - Recipes That Crock! (30)Aunt Lou says

      Old Fashioned Crock Pot Mac 'n Cheese - Recipes That Crock! (31)
      Hi Sara!

      If you look in the ingredient list, it has “cooked” after the amount of macaroni needed for the recipe. If something needs to be cooked first, diced, cubed, etc, we will put it in the notes with the ingredients. Hope that helps!

      ~Aunt Lou

  7. Old Fashioned Crock Pot Mac 'n Cheese - Recipes That Crock! (32)Gwen Dirks says

    Old Fashioned Crock Pot Mac 'n Cheese - Recipes That Crock! (33)
    This was easy and TASTED good. However, it did not look good. The cheese sauce was not smooth. Not sure I would use this recipe again because of it.

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    • Old Fashioned Crock Pot Mac 'n Cheese - Recipes That Crock! (34)Aunt Lou says

      Old Fashioned Crock Pot Mac 'n Cheese - Recipes That Crock! (35)
      I’m glad you liked the taste Gwen. Sorry the look was not what you wanted. You might try some of our creamy mac ‘n cheese recipes. They might be more to your fancy. You can find them here: https://www.recipesthatcrock.com/recipe-index/?fwp_search=creamy+mac+cheese

      Aunt Lou

  8. Old Fashioned Crock Pot Mac 'n Cheese - Recipes That Crock! (36)Danie says

    Do you cook the noodles first?

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    • Old Fashioned Crock Pot Mac 'n Cheese - Recipes That Crock! (37)Aunt Lou says

      Old Fashioned Crock Pot Mac 'n Cheese - Recipes That Crock! (38)
      Yes Danie. I hope you enjoy this recipe as much as we do!

      Aunt Lou

  9. Old Fashioned Crock Pot Mac 'n Cheese - Recipes That Crock! (39)JENNIE NIELSEN says

    COULD THIS BE COOKED IN THE OVEN IN A PINCH?

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    • Old Fashioned Crock Pot Mac 'n Cheese - Recipes That Crock! (40)Aunt Lou says

      Old Fashioned Crock Pot Mac 'n Cheese - Recipes That Crock! (41)
      Hi Jennie!

      I haven’t tried this in the oven yet, but will be soon. When I have the post up, I will put the link back here.

      Aunt Lou

  10. Old Fashioned Crock Pot Mac 'n Cheese - Recipes That Crock! (42)Elizabeth Shannon says

    Old Fashioned Crock Pot Mac 'n Cheese - Recipes That Crock! (43)
    This is amazing mac and cheese! So easy to mix together! Everyone loved it at our holiday dinner!

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    • Old Fashioned Crock Pot Mac 'n Cheese - Recipes That Crock! (44)Aunt Lou says

      Old Fashioned Crock Pot Mac 'n Cheese - Recipes That Crock! (45)
      I’m so happy to hear it Elizabeth! Thank you for taking the time to let us know. Kind comments like yours make my day!

      Aunt Lou

  11. Old Fashioned Crock Pot Mac 'n Cheese - Recipes That Crock! (46)Pam says

    I want to make this, but only 8 oz of elbow macaroni is used?

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    • Old Fashioned Crock Pot Mac 'n Cheese - Recipes That Crock! (47)Aunt Lou says

      Old Fashioned Crock Pot Mac 'n Cheese - Recipes That Crock! (48)
      Hi Pam!

      Yes, only an 8 oz package or half of a 16 oz package. If you need more, you can double the recipe. However, I would use a 6-8 quart crock pot and watch it closely the first time you make it so you can know the exact timing for your unit.

      Enjoy!
      Aunt Lou

  12. Old Fashioned Crock Pot Mac 'n Cheese - Recipes That Crock! (49)Cindy says

    If I double this recipe how much longer does it need to cook?

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    • Old Fashioned Crock Pot Mac 'n Cheese - Recipes That Crock! (50)Aunt Lou says

      Old Fashioned Crock Pot Mac 'n Cheese - Recipes That Crock! (51)
      Hi Cindy!

      I have not tried doubling the recipe, but if I did, I would use a 6-8 quart crock pot. As for the cooking time, I would start watching it around the 3-4 hour mark. With the larger crock pot size, I would assume the time should be about the same, but watch it closely just in case it does need different timing. Let me know how it turns out! Enjoy!

      Aunt Lou

  13. Old Fashioned Crock Pot Mac 'n Cheese - Recipes That Crock! (52)Trudy McFall says

    Old Fashioned Crock Pot Mac 'n Cheese - Recipes That Crock! (53)
    I made this for dinner last night to go with our chicken thighs. My hubby could not believe how good it was–and I loved it, too. Thank you for this simple mac and cheese recipe.

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    • Old Fashioned Crock Pot Mac 'n Cheese - Recipes That Crock! (54)Aunt Lou says

      Old Fashioned Crock Pot Mac 'n Cheese - Recipes That Crock! (55)
      Hi Trudy!

      Thank you so much for your wonderful feedback! We love hearing when people love the recipes we share! My hubby (as well as me!) was amazed at how good it was too! I’m so glad you enjoyed it!

      Aunt Lou

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FAQs

How do you keep mac and cheese from drying out in a crock pot? ›

How do you keep mac and cheese from drying out? If you plan to hold slow cooker mac and cheese on warm, add extra milk as needed to keep the sauce nice and creamy.

How does Gordon Ramsay make the best mac and cheese? ›

Preparation
  1. In a large pot over medium heat, combine the pasta and milk. ...
  2. Once the pasta is cooked, remove the pan from the heat and add the butter, cheddar cheese, salt, and pepper. ...
  3. Divide between serving bowls and top with the bread crumbs.
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How to keep mac and cheese creamy? ›

You want equal amounts of butter and flour by weight. This is key. Throw in too much flour, and sure the sauce might get thick, but it also might taste floury and be lumpy. Even if you get the roux right, use too much or reduce your sauce down too far, and the macaroni and cheese will turn out dry.

What keeps mac and cheese moist? ›

(You can thank whole milk, a pound of cheese, and an egg for that texture.) But the secret to baked mac and cheese is this crispy top, which hides a creamy, soft bottom. That extra layer of cheese helps hold in the moisture when it bakes in the oven. Just be sure not to bake it too long so the macaroni doesn't dry out!

Can you keep Kraft mac and cheese warm in a crockpot? ›

Keep cooked macaroni and cheese warm in a crockpot for serving at a potluck or anytime you need the dish to stay warm for hours. Spraying the crockpot insert with nonstick cooking spray prevents the macaroni from sticking to the insert without adding extra calories and fat.

What are the 3 best cheeses for mac and cheese? ›

What Is the Best Cheese for Mac and Cheese? Sharp cheddar is the overwhelming popular choice, but for extra-creamy results, we think medium cheddar is even better. Other delicious options include Gruyère, smoked Gouda, and Monterey Jack.

What is the most perfect cheese to use on Mac & cheese? ›

Gruyere is a classic addition because it melts much like Cheddar, but has a lovely nutty flavor. Other classics include Gouda, Muenster, Parmesan, fontina, Havarti and Monterey Jack. Brie works well too, just make sure you remove the rind before mixing it in.

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Here are five tips to elevate your next dinner to include extra flavor and texture.
  1. Add extra cheese to your dish.
  2. Mix in some hot sauce and chicken to make buffalo chicken mac n' cheese.
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What's in Bob Evans mac and cheese? ›

Cooked Enriched Pasta (Water, Elbow Macaroni [Semolina (Wheat), Niacin, Iron (Ferrous Sulfate), Thiamin Mononitrate, Riboflavin, Folic Acid]), Milk, Water, Pasteurized Process Cheese Spread (American Cheese [Pasteurized Milk, Cheese Culture, Salt, Enzymes], Water, Whey, Sodium Phosphate, Contains Less than 2% of ...

What thickens mac and cheese? ›

Both the flour and the cheese help thicken the sauce.

What meat goes well with mac and cheese? ›

Popular choices are bacon, ground beef, shredded chicken, cooked sausage or pulled pork, which add a savory depth to the dish. Is mac and cheese for dinner? Absolutely! Mac and cheese can be a satisfying main dish, especially when paired with sides like a protein or a salad.

How do you keep baked mac and cheese warm in a crock pot? ›

When the noodles are cooked, drain them ad add them to the crockpot, and stir to combine. The heat of the noodles should finish melting the cheese. It will seem a bit soupy, but it will thicken up nicely. Turn the crockpot to the "keep warm" setting, cover, and leave it alone for 45 minutes.

How do you keep mac and cheese from drying out the next day? ›

Reheat in the Microwave
  1. Store leftovers right. ...
  2. Add one tablespoon of milk per cup of macaroni and cheese.
  3. Reheat at 50 percent power, stirring every minute or so.
  4. When the mac and cheese has reached its desired temperature, add a touch of butter to bring it back to life.
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How do you keep food from drying out in a crock pot? ›

Don't lift the lid during cooking unless absolutely necessary. It increases the cooking time and lets precious moisture escape. Also, make sure you are putting enough liquid in the cooker to keep things moist. It doesn't need to be a lot, but a little will help your meal steam a bit, which prevents moisture loss.

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