Crockpot Mac and Cheese with Velveeta

Crockpot Mac and Cheese with Velveeta

Crockpot mac and cheese with Velveeta is the ultimate comfort food. It’s creamy, kid-friendly, and perfect for any family dinner or potluck.

Ingredients

  • elbow macaroni
    1 lb
  • whole milk
    2 c
  • garlic powder
    1 tsp
  • onion powder
    1 tsp
  • paprika
    ½ tsp
  • salt and pepper
    to taste
  • velveeta

    cubed

    16 oz
  • shredded sharp cheddar cheese
    2 c
  • unsalted butter

    cubed

    ½ c

Directions

  1. 1

    Cook the elbow macaroni al dente (according to the package instructions) and drain.

  2. 2

    Spray the bowl of your slow cooker with non-stick cooking spray. Place cooked macaroni into the slow cooker.

  3. 3

    In a bowl, whisk to combine the whole milk, garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, salt, and pepper. Pour into the crockpot.

  4. 4

    Add shredded cheddar, Velveeta cubes, and butter to the crockpot. Stir well.

  5. 5

    Cover and cook on low for 2 to 3 hours, stirring once or twice throughout cook time if possible, until the cheese is melted and the sauce is creamy and bubbly. Do not over cook.

  6. 6

    Once the mac and cheese is ready, give it a final stir to combine all the cheesy goodness. Serve immediately.

Crockpot Mac and Cheese with Velveeta

Crockpot Mac and Cheese with Velveeta

592 cal

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About this Recipe

Craving that ultimate creamy comfort food that pleases everyone? This Crockpot Mac and Cheese with Velveeta delivers a deliciously rich, kid-friendly side dish perfect for any family meal or potluck with minimal effort.

This recipe takes the classic favorite and makes it incredibly simple in your slow cooker. The combination of Velveeta with sharp cheddar creates an unbeatable velvety texture, ensuring every bite is smooth, cheesy, and utterly satisfying without constant stirring on the stovetop.

You can expect a truly decadent mac and cheese with a luxuriously creamy, almost saucy texture that coats every piece of elbow macaroni. The blend of sharp cheddar and Velveeta delivers a balanced, deep cheese flavor, complemented by subtle notes of garlic, onion, and a hint of paprika. This dish is designed to be effortlessly delicious, allowing you to achieve a perfectly melty, comforting side with simple preparation.

While fantastic as is, this Crockpot Mac and Cheese with Velveeta is a wonderful base for creative additions. Consider stirring in cooked, shredded chicken or browned ground beef for a heartier meal, channeling the spirit of Buffalo chicken mac and cheese or cheeseburger macaroni. You could also experiment with a different shredded cheese alongside the Velveeta for a slight flavor variation.

This creamy mac and cheese is the ultimate side dish, perfect for enhancing any weeknight family dinner or bringing smiles to a potluck. Serve it alongside your favorite roasted meats or as a comforting companion to a barbecue spread.

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