Crockpot Velveeta Mac and Cheese
This crockpot Velveeta mac and cheese is creamy, rich, and made to feed a crowd without babysitting the stove. Elbow macaroni cooks right in the slow cooker with half and half, butter, Dijon mustard, sharp cheddar, and Velveeta for a smooth, spoonable mac and cheese that holds up well for parties, holidays, and potlucks.
Servings 12 as a side dish
Calories 345kcal
Ingredients
- cooking spray
- 12 ounces elbow macaroni
- 3 cups half and half
- 4 tablespoons butter
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon pepper
- 2 cups sharp cheddar cheese shredded
- 12 ounces Velveeta cheese cubed
Instructions
- Get prepped: Lightly grease the slow cooker with cooking spray. Measure out all ingredients. Cube the Velveeta and shred the cheddar if needed.
- Add the pasta: Add the dry 12 ounces elbow macaroni to the slow cooker and spread it into an even layer.
- Add the liquids and seasonings: In a bowl, whisk together 3 cups half and half, 4 tablespoons butter, 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard, 1 teaspoon salt, and 1/2 teaspoon pepper until smooth. Pour the mixture over the pasta and stir so the noodles are mostly covered and evenly coated.
- Add the cheese: Scatter 2 cups sharp cheddar cheese over the top, then add12 ounces Velveeta cheese (cubed). Gently stir just enough to distribute the cheese.
- Cook: Cover and cook on low for 2 to 2 1/2 hours, stirring once halfway through, or on high for 1 to 1 1/2 hours, stirring once or twice. The mac and cheese is done when the pasta is tender and the sauce is smooth and creamy.
- Finish: Give everything a good final stir before serving. If it thickens as it sits, stir in a splash of half and half to loosen it back up.
Notes
- Cook on low for the creamiest texture.
- Stir once halfway through cooking.
- Shred your own cheddar for smoother melting.
- Keep extra half and half nearby to loosen the sauce.
Nutrition
Calories: 345kcal | Carbohydrates: 27g | Protein: 15g | Fat: 19g | Saturated Fat: 12g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 4g | Trans Fat: 0.2g | Cholesterol: 58mg | Sodium: 834mg | Potassium: 245mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 5g | Vitamin A: 763IU | Vitamin C: 0.5mg | Calcium: 358mg | Iron: 0.5mg
