When the weather cools off and our lives start to get busy again after winter break from school, I depend on my Crock Pot! It saves me when I want to make sure I get a warm meal on the table before we head in a bunch of different directions. This easy Crock Pot Mac and Cheese is one of the slow cooker recipes I come back to again and again.
The entire family loves it which means it’s a recipe I know I can count on!
CROCK POT MAC AND CHEESE
Macaroni and cheese is comfort food and it’s one that everyone in our family loves. I make Velveeta Mac and Cheese fairly often and recently learned how to make Instant Pot Mac and Cheese so I’ve added it into the rotation too! If you’re looking for a good mac and cheese to put in the oven, try Cheesecake Factory Macaroni and Cheese. It’s a delicious copycat recipe.
But Crock Pot Macaroni and Cheese will always be one of my favorites! It uses a variety of cheeses including Velveeta, which makes it extremely creamy. You can make homemade macaroni and cheese without slaving away in the kitchen!
It’s true!
HOW TO MAKE CROCK POT MACARONI AND CHEESE
Just like most slow cooker recipes, this creamy Crockpot mac and cheese recipe is easy to make! Once you’ve got all of the ingredients in your slow cooker, you can let it cook while you take care of other things!
You use familiar ingredients and it just takes a few steps before you’ve got dinner on its way to being done!
You’ll need milk, a can of evaporated milk, elbow macaroni, butter, and cheese. Then with a few seasonings, you’ll be cooking!
*Scroll to bottom this page for a printable recipe card and an image you can pin to Pinterest so you don’t lose this recipe!*
SLOW COOKER MAC AND CHEESE
The ingredients list for this easy main dish or side dish includes:
- 2 ½ cups milk
- 1 12-ounce can evaporated milk
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 pound elbow macaroni
- ¼ cup unsalted butter, cubed
- 4 ounces Velveeta, cubed
- 1 cup shredded Colby Jack cheese
- ½ cup shredded Sharp Cheddar cheese
I like the mix of cheeses because the Velveeta makes the mac ‘n cheese creamy while the Colby Jack and Sharp Cheddar add some extra to the flavor. The great thing about this recipe is that you can play with the flavor just by changing up the types of cheese you use!
CROCK POT MAC AND CHEESE RECIPE
In a medium bowl, whisk together the milk, evaporated milk, salt, pepper, and paprika.
Then get out your Crock Pot and place the uncooked macaroni noodles in the crock of the slow cooker.
I prefer to use my oval shape Crock-Pot for this recipe. You can use any 6-quart slow cooker and you’ll have plenty of room for your macaroni to cook. We have this 6-QT Cook & Carry Crock Pot and it works great for mac and cheese!
Once you have your noodles in the Crock Pot, pour the milk mixture over them. Make sure that all of the noodles are covered by milk.
Then place the butter, Velveeta, and shredded cheese on top of the noodles.
Put the lid on your Crock Pot and cook on low for 1.5 to 2 hours. Be sure to stir it about halfway through. I usually stir it every thirty minutes or so if I’m at home.
This isn’t a slow cooker recipe I use if I’m going to be out of the house all day long, but it works great if you’re going to be home. You can put it in the Crockpot after school and it’s ready by dinner time. It’s also great for weekends when you’re around but don’t want to be spending all of your time in the kitchen!
It’s really the best crock pot mac and cheese because it’s so easy to make but packs some good flavor! I know you’ve probably had macaroni and cheese that was kind of bland. Thanks to the mix of cheeses and paprika, this is a step or two above your ordinary macaroni!
CROCK POT MACARONI AND CHEESE FAQ
Can you cook macaroni in a Crock Pot?
Yes! You can cook macaroni in a Crock Pot! That’s the best part about it! You don’t need to cook your macaroni before you make this. Just put the pasta in the slow cooker and go!
NO BOIL!
I’ve got no complaints about that!
Do I have to use Velveeta?
You don’t have to use Velveeta but I think it makes the creamiest macaroni and cheese. If you don’t want to use Velveeta, then I would suggest that you substitute with cream cheese so you still get the creamy texture.
Can I use cream cheese to make slow cooker mac ‘n cheese?
Absolutely! It’s a great subsitution for the Velveeta. You can use 4 oz. of cream cheese cubed instead of the Velveeta.
Is condensed milk the same as evaporated milk?
No! It’s not! Condensed milk is sweetened. You want to make sure you use evaporated milk for this recipe.
Does mac and cheese need eggs?
This slow cooker mac and cheese recipe does not need eggs. I generally only use eggs if I’m making baked macaroni and cheese.
Why was my mac and cheese so soft and mushy?
If you cook the macaroni too quickly or for too long it will get too soft. Be sure to cook on LOW to avoid cooking it too quickly. If you find that you have issues with your slow cooker, be sure to stir the mac and cheese after one hour. Then check on it every 15-30 minutes.
Depending on your Crock Pot it could take as little as an hour and a half to cook or up to three hours.
Why didn’t my cheese melt well?
If you find that your shredded cheese isn’t melting well in this recipe, try buying a block of cheese and shredding it yourself. The shredded cheese in the bag has an ingredient that prevents it from sticking together and it can sometimes impact how well it melts.
Can I add things to this recipe like chicken, ham, or veggies?
Absolutely! That’s one of the easiest ways to take macaroni and cheese from side dish status to the main dish! I personally love making our Crockpot Shredded Chicken and adding it in after the Crock Pot macaroni and cheese is ready. Once it’s cooked completely, you can add anything your family loves!
OUR FAVORITE KITCHEN TOOLS FOR CROCK POT COOKING
You can check out all of our macaroni and cheese recipes to see some of the other ways we’ve turned it into a meal!
Comment and let us know how you like your mac and cheese! Do you like it with elbow macaroni or a different shape? Do you like it with a mix of cheeses? Bacon? Breadcrumbs?
MORE CROCKPOT COMFORT FOOD RECIPES
Crock Pot Mac and Cheese
Ingredients
- 2.5 cups milk
- 1 12 oz can of evaporated milk
- 1 tsp. salt
- ½ tsp. black pepper
- 1 lb elbow macaroni
- ¼ cup unsalted butter (cubed)
- 4 oz Velveeta (cubed)
- 1 cup shredded Colby Jack cheese
- ½ cup shredded Sharp Cheddar cheese
Instructions
- In a medium bowl, whisk together the milk, evaporated milk, salt, pepper, and paprika.
- Place the uncooked macaroni noodles in the bowl of your Crock Pot.
- Pour the milk mixture over the noodles, making sure that all the noodles are covered by milk.
- Place the butter, Velveeta, and shredded cheese on top.
- Put the lid on the crock pot and cook on low for one and a half to two hours, stirring halfway through.
Notes
Cathy Truman says
We like elbow pasta many different kinds of cheese and I like bacon in our mac and cheese
sue r says
I like to make macoroni and cheese in the crockpot. I like to use cheddar cheese and eggs and butter and evaporated milk. Like it to be pretty plain.
Tonya Atkinson says
I like my mac n’ cheese almost the same as your recipe. I use ground mustard instead of paprika and I don’t use colby cheese. I also prefer to bake mine in the oven.
katherine ellis says
I love Mac & Cheese. I recently found a recipe from Ina Garten, Food Network. I made it a couple of weeks ago and it was amazing!! In addition to cheddar cheese it has a small amount of blue cheese. The blue cheese gives it an interesting kick!
Margaret Smith says
I like mine made with Elbow Mac and cheddar cheese.
Sheila F says
It really does sound yummy. I might try the morningstar bacon crumbles and wholewheat breadcrumbs , but this sounds good enough to try…thank you for sharing!
Anne Higgins says
Elbow macaroni, velveeta is great or other cheddar cheese, can of cream of mushroom soup and crackers – salt and pepper to taste. If I want to get creative, I will add peas….hard to get kids to sometimes eat the peas
Abigail Gibson says
I like to bake mac and cheese with bacon.
Serge B says
I like a mix of cheese with breadcrumbs on top
Adrienne Gordon says
I like mine with shells and velveeta.
Stephanie L Phelps says
I like my mac and cheese with elbow noodles and lots of different cheeses with a crunchy topping on top.
kathy Persons says
elbows with cheese cheese and more cheesy~
Barbara Montag says
My mac and cheese – elbow macaroni.
I have to add Rotel tomatoes and sliced green olives.
thank you
April says
I love gooey mac and cheese with a lot of freshly shredded cheese on top!
Nickie says
I like baked mac and cheese, with lots of cheese.
barbg says
I do not like mac and cheese but I do love gift cards!
Melissa says
elbow mac and cheddar cheese baked in the oven is so good!
Amber says
I like my mac and cheese with a mix of cheeses, no bacon, and definitely some charred breadcrumbs on top!
Amanda L. says
I like to make my mac n cheese with either shell or elbow pasta.
Caroline M says
This looks soooo good. My family loves Mac n cheese – maybe it’s time to treat them!!
Maureen says
Elbow and I add in Canadian Bacon
Sabina collection Edwards says
I will eat KD mac and cheese. I dont care for the stuff we make at work though. I spent the first three years at my job just cooking mac. We cook about 3000kgs of it a day. (Thats finished product, not raw) I am still there but I no longer do production, I’m lead hand for sanitation instead
Richard Hicks says
I like mac and cheese sprinkled with bacon. Yum
James Robert says
I like mine using the large elbow macaroni and lots of cheese. Sometimes, I add cream cheese and sour cream in it before making and also tried adding cream of mushroom soup which makes it real creamy as well.
Jessica W. says
I love a Tex-Mex flavor to my Mac and Cheese. Pico, Avocado, and hot sauce are my favorite additions!
Kelly Kimmell says
I like mac and cheese with bacon or with broccoli.
Lisa says
I love using elbow pasta and a nice sharp cheddar.
Lisa Bourlier says
We make our mac and cheese with elbow noodles and variety of cheeses
monique s says
I like my mac & cheese with shells and bacon and crunchy wontons on top
James Moyers says
With Velveeta cheese
Bryan Vice says
I like a lot of different cheese in my Mac N Cheese the cheesier the better it tastes for me
Debra Guillen says
I like my mac and cheese made with cheddar cheese, butter, and milk.
Donna Clifford says
4 cheese macoroni and cheese is the best.
Rachel D says
No bread crumbs, but loads and loads of cheese
Kelly D says
I love it with cream, bread crumbs and lots of cheese. I don’t usually have it this way though since it wouldn’t be too good for me.
SLS says
I always use parmesan, sharp white cheddar with sauteed mushrooms and truffle oil!
paige chandler says
I like 4 cheese and crunchy on top. Bacon and breadcrumbs please,
Betsy Barnes says
I like my mac n’ cheese with spiral pasta and extra sharp cheddar cheese. Sometimes, I’ll add toppings of chicken and broccoli.
Rebecca Snodgrass says
Elbow macaroni and velveeta!!
Ellie Wright says
I like mine with a mix of cheeses and a light layer of breadcrumbs on top.
Nicole Byer says
I like breadcrumbs on my mac and cheese. Give it a nice texture
Jessica To says
I like to use elbow macaroni but other shapes are fun!
Penny Knowlton says
I made this a couple of times, loved it.
Jon Heil says
Bacon always is tasty in that!
David Hollingsworth says
I do like mac & cheese with bacon bits. It makes the taste a little crunchy.
Mary Beth Elderton says
Yum! And maybe using cream cheese is a great idea! I like to add mixed veggies and crumbled bacon on top.
Jeffrey says
I use Cavatappi noodles when making Mac & Cheese. I also use a variety of cheese like LeGruyere, Fontina, Gouda and of course Cheddar.
Heidi M. says
I found a good recipe I’ve been using in my pressure cooker that calls for chicken broth, elbow pasta, sharp cheddar, parmesan, and milk. It’s really good! I also like to add some cooked bacon.
Kelly Hanley says
I like to add lots of different cheeses!
Heather S says
I love mac n cheese and bacon would make it better.
Suzanne McNeil says
I love good ole Velveeta, but I can get down with some baked mac & cheese as well!
beth shepherd says
I like rotini in my mac and cheese and bacon
ELIZABETH C. says
I use shells pasta with velveeta & add cheddar cheese on top. It than goes in the oven. Yum
sheila ressel says
I like my mac and cheese with shells or elbows and plenty of cheddar cheese.
Rosie says
I make it different ways. I do sometimes add peas, or a little extra cheddar, sometimes tuna. When I make it from scratch, I like to bake it in the oven with a good layer of breadcrumbs.
Debbi Wellenstein says
I love my Instant Pot mac & cheese. I make it with chicken broth instead of water. I use some cream cheese and butter and lots of cheddar! A little ground mustard is good too!
Tari Lawson says
I like elbow macaroni with a mix of cheeses.
Melissa Selznick Resnick says
any kinda pasta, very cheesy, bacon oh my
Tom says
I like plain old simple mac an cheese
Jerry Bocksnick says
My daughter likes it as close to Kraft out of the box as we can get it.
Kari Bellinger says
I prefer shells, so the cheese gets caught in the shell and it’s all gooey and yummy.
Denise M says
Gluten free with as many different kinds of cheeses as possible
Alissa Bigelow says
I actually eat mine with white cheese!
Katherine S says
I love bacon and breadcrumbs and lots of cheese. I prefer elbow. A mix of cheeses would be good.
Melissa Greco says
I love mac and cheese with veggies and bacon!
Lauren Peterson says
I like using a couple different cheeses, pretty much whatever I have in the fridge.
Rita Sheppard says
I like my mac and cheese with elbow pasta and lots of cheddar cheese.
mami2jcn says
I like it with elbow macaroni and bacon.
Janet W. says
I like my mac and cheese with elbow pasta and cheddar cheese!
Madonna says
I like my mac and cheese with just a few diced tomatoes in it.
Judith R. says
I like my mac and cheese baked in the oven with a bread-crump topping.
Antoinette M says
I like my mac and cheese with elbow macaroni, sharp cheddar & bacon bits.
HS says
I like bacon with mac and cheese.
Cody Endres says
I like my mac & cheese spicy with some hot sauce added in
Lasonda says
I use elbow pasta and a mixture of cheeses.
Linda G says
I like my mac and cheese with Velveeta cheese and elbow noodles and bread crumbs on taop
Francine Anchondo says
I like shell pasta with mix of cheeses.
andres anibal nuñez cuello says
I dont like mack and chees but i willl linke more chees
heather says
I love my mac and cheese baked with bacon and some bread crumbs.
Donna L says
I like my mac cheese with bacon, elbow pasta and bread crumbs on top.
Cindy Merrill says
I add Unopened Dandelion buds to my Macaroni and cheese.
Danny D. says
My favorite mac and cheese is with penne noodles and smoked applewood cheddar :)
Linda says
I like mac and cheese with cheddar cheese and broccoli.
Alexandra Y says
I shred the cheese myself instead of buying shredded cheese and make a sauce!
lydia goodman says
Extra cheesy, with bacon bits, and then under the broiler for just a minute to get that toasty cheese on top.
Ashley c says
I like mine with Panko on top
Rebecca L says
I love mine with various cheese and with breadcrumbs plus a touch of hot sauce.
Becca says
I love all mac and cheese. It might be weird, but I love cutting up hot dogs into it.
Kyl Neusch says
like mac & cheese with bacon
Shelly Peterson says
I am notpicky when it comes to mac n cheese. I just love it super cheesy.
Elena says
I like mac and cheese with 3 or 4 different kinds of cheese
Kiara says
I like my mac and cheese with elbow macaroni and three cheeses.
Elle says
I like elbows with 3 cheese with sauteed peppers and onions mixed into it.
Lauren says
I like elbows with a mix of cheeses.
Bev Henry says
I like my mac and cheese really creamy
Michele says
Thank you for the giveaway. I love my mac & cheese with elbow macaroni and cheddar cheese. I also like it with a variety of cheese every once in a while.
steve stone says
I put sliced black olives with mine.
Pattiann Scanlon says
I’m going to try yours but I like baking it with bread crumbs on top and a hint of dry mustard.
Lisa says
I like a mix of cheese and breadcrumbs.
Carol says
I like mine made with Elbow Mac and cheddar cheese.
Liz N. says
I like spiraly pasta shapes and really creamy! Sometimes, I find mac and cheese dry… I like it with a nice, creamy base – almost some liquid to help coat the noodles!
Shan L. says
I like it creamy and baked with bread crumbs! Bacon can be a little too much. Love it with hot sauce, though.
Lisa V. says
It doesn’t matter to me the shape of the pasta, but more so that the cheese sauce is very creamy and has bacon bits.
Natalie says
I like mac and cheese with elbow noodles, at least 3 different types of cheeses and breadcrumbs! The creamier the better.
allyson ayaala says
simple and healthy
Julie Bickham says
I like mac and cheese with elbow pasta. Fresh cheeses and crumbled Ritz crackers on top baked in the oven!
Tara Darity says
I love baked macaroni with breadcrumb topping!
Carla Sue Thompson says
I use gluten free pasta. If its from a box, I like white cheddar with shells, if I make homemade, I use spirals, and use Ragu cheddar sauce. I like to serve it with peas and veggie hot dogs..
Lori Walker says
We add truffle oil and breadcrumbs.
Alyce Poalillo says
I make one with elbows, a mix of cheddars and Colby and Parmesan with half and half and caramelized onions.
Casandra LaMonaca says
I like to use elbow pasta and a mix of cheeses. I pinned the recipe and will be making very soon. Perfect for this chilly weather.
clynsg says
We like either elbow macaroni or shells with a mixture of cheeses in our mac and cheese, preferably with some bacon or ham mixed in. When baked, a little crusty edge tastes really good as well.
Charlene S. says
I like it with 2-4 different kinds of cheese, elbow pasta & topped with a crumb mixture.
Robert Hogan says
I like Thai mac n cheese made with red curry paste and coconut milk
Kori Wright says
I like to use elbow noodles and a variety of chesses.
Denise B. says
I love macaroni and cheese. I make the usual straight-up baked macaroni and cheese with elbow noodles and sharp cheddar cheese, but I also like to mix it up with different noodles and different ingredients and add-ins.
Danalee Davis says
My main thing is lots of cheese and very creamy.
dana says
I like to add a can of rotel to mine (liquid drained)
Sarah L says
I do not like mac and cheese any which way. Not fond of pasta. I do like cheese.
Thanks for the contest.
Monica M says
I was surprised how good macs and cheese were in the instant pot but I love making it in the instant pot and then we’ll bake it in the oven with breadcrumbs on it.
Jessica Walker says
I add sour cream to my baked mac and cheese. It is so good.
Sarah Mathias says
I like traditional Mac and Cheese, but it has to be real cheese. I do not like the junk you get in a box.
Leona Olson says
I also use Velvetta for my mac and cheese. Great recipe you posted.
Wehaf says
I like my mac and cheese to be gluten-free and extra cheesy!
Char says
I love my mac with bacon, thank you so much! I love your blog.
Anne S says
I love mac and cheese that is creamy with a crusty breadcrumb and cheese topping!
Grace Temple says
I love mac and cheese with cheddar and breadcrumbs
meghan says
I love it very cheesy and with a crispy top!
Carol Graves says
I just ate this yesterday. :)
Tiffany S says
I like the elbow pasta for mac and cheese and breadcrumbs on top.
al says
Elbow & Cheddar. No paprika.
Cheryl S says
I like elbow macaroni with Queso Blanco Velveeta the best.
Christina moore says
I like elbow mac and cheese with melted cheese on top and brown i
Danielle says
I substitute the pasta with cauliflower and my kids really like it
Cindy Peterson says
My husband always wants me to make mac and cheese. I don’t just have one recipe I rotate between several. We have a spicy mac and cheese, a crock pot, an oven version and one with bacon. The crockpot one is creamy and the oven version has a crusty crumb top.
Kaddy says
I will eat any kind of mac and cheese, it doesn’t matter. Well, unless it’s some weird goat cheese variant.
Steve Weber says
I love mac n cheese with shells – and a 4 cheese blend with crumbled crackers on top!
Michelle Coles says
I love my mac n cheese with elbow pasta and a mix of cheeses!
Calvin says
I added ground beef.. or tuna.. sometimes.. or just an egg
Bridgett Wilbur says
I make my mac and cheese with elbow macaroni, 3 sharp cheeses, broccoli, and ham.
Gina Ferrell says
I like my mac and cheese with elbows, mixed cheeses and some bread crumbs sprinkle of top.
Lori Q says
I like it with seashell pasta, lots of bubbly cheese and buttered bread crumbs on the top. YUM
Tamra H says
Elbow mac with cheddar and jalapenos!
Debbie Yoder says
We like our mac and cheese with elbows and extra cheese!
Deborah N. says
I love my Mac and Cheese with elbows. I usually use cheddar /jack cheese with some American mixed in.
Charity Moore says
Elbow, cheddar cheese and broccoli yummmmmm!
Brian L Gregory says
Good tip on the pre-shredded cheese. I always wondered why it separated in the crockpot.
Suzanne L says
Elbow mac
Alexis says
All Mac & cheese is good!!
Louanne B says
I like the elbow macaroni with white cheese!
Mary Evans says
Pancetta and Lobster
Carrie Messer says
My family likes crock pot mac and cheese with extra cheese!
Allyson Tice says
my kiddos love pinwheel macaroni with cheddar and sharp cheese. i add in crushed cheetos!
Tabitha P. says
I like mine with shells and salt and pepper. I’m pretty simple!
Deborah Pickering says
Elbow macaroni and lots of cheddar cheese. Maybe some bacon. I don’t mind a crust on top either!
Sarah Cool says
I love Gouda Mac and cheese yum
Sharon Rooney says
I make but Mac and cheese with Velveeta, mild and sharp cheddar cheeses but I’ve never tried making it in the crockpot. We also like it with buttered bread crumbs on top.
Shayna Brookman says
I am a Vegan so I like Smoky Vegan Macaroni and Cheese w/cayenne pepper and roasted red peppers :)
Emily R. says
I use elbow macaroni pasta, whole milk & cheddar cheese plus I love to throw in bacon & a Ritz cracker crust.
Kari Crum says
I’m pretty traditional. I like elbow pasta and Velveeta.
Shaina says
I like my mac n cheese with as much cheese as possible. Otherwise, I like to try out new recipes.
Tyler Ginter says
I can’t help it. I like Velveeta from a box lol
jason jennings, Sr. says
mac n cheese with a lot of cheese
Melissa J says
I literally love all mac in cheese. It’s in my top foods.
NICOLE S MARTIN says
You’ve got to have the bread crumbs on top!
denyse says
I love a ton of breadcrumbs.
Rosanne says
I love macaroni and cheese made with Cavatappi pasta. I love the white cheeses but I skin bread crumbs and bacon.
Tamra Phelps says
Mac n’ Cheese is the ultimate comfort food to me, so I tend to go back to the childhood recipe I remember. My Mom usually used elbow macaroni and Velveeta cheese. She added a little milk and butter, and baked it in the oven. Sometimes, she would sprinkle finely crushed bread crumbs on top.
Susan Christy says
The pasta definitely has to be elbow macaroni but I change up my cheese and milk, depending on what I have on hand. Smoked gouda is my favorite.
Zoey says
I like stovetop mac and cheese over baked mac and cheese.
Melissa Storms says
I used to get delicious mac and cheese from a place in Jersey. It was so thick and creamy and I have been trying to replicate for about a decade. I have gotten closer but still not there yet.
Peggy Damon says
I like my mac and cheese with elbow macaroni. I like it thick, with loads of cheese.
jberry says
I love mac n’ cheese. Mine is always dictated by what I have on hand. Bacon, scallions, any cheese…gouda ,feta,jack…
Tracy Robertson says
I never met a mac and cheese that I didn’t like, but if it’s homemade and sprinkled with a little black pepper it’s the best!
Cheryl says
I like my mac and cheese with elbow pasta, a mix of cheeses, breadcrumbs, and bacon.
Anita Duvall says
I love a slightly spicy Mac and Cheese with Jalepeno and Bacon. Of course bread crumbs on top slightly toated!
kerry paul says
I love my mac and cheese as elbows, cooked al dente, then add mozzarella and bread crumbs to the top and bake.
Meredith Brooks says
I love to make bacon mac & cheese with cheddar in my instant pot. Thanks for the giveaway!
jenny says
As a mom to a kiddo with a gluten allergy, we make mac and cheese from cauliflower and load down with 3 different cheeses and bacon!
Dana Rodriguez says
I am lousy at making this so I am making this recipe! Thank you!
Elizabeth Miller says
We love mac and cheese with parmesean on top crusted and crab meat and shrimp mixed in. SOOOOO good.
Jennifer Reed says
I love baked macaroni and cheese with elbow macaroni and different types of cheeses as well as some type of crunchy topping.
Darlene Carbajal says
I love my mac & cheese with weenie! It’s so good!
Samantha Plotkin says
Whole wheat pasta and vegan cheese for me :)
Jennifer Stapp says
I just like the plain old mac and cheese, nothing special added, but you sure are giving me ideas. When I was a young 20 something, I used to mix in peas and carrots into the mac and cheese and sometimes I’d even add a can of tuna for added protein.
Debra Francis says
I use ricotta and mozzarella cheese.
Cindy says
I like elbow macaroni and cheddar cheese.
Jenny S says
I love it with sharp cheddar and lots of black pepper.
Debra Branigan says
My husband is the macaroni and cheese man. He has a special sauce he uses. I prefer elbow macaroni or shells, but he loves ziti so we mix it up.
chris v says
a good mix of velvetta and other natural cheeses
Laura DeLaRosa says
Bacon added to anything makes it great.
Carey J Delaney says
What a scroll. Hubs would love this.
Jean D. says
I use whole-grain pasta and mass quantities of whole-wheat panko breadcrumbs.
Thanks for a great giveaway!
Karen R says
I like bow tie pasta and chicken in it!
Julie says
I like any kind, but I especially like my mac and cheese with a lot of different cheeses and elbow pasta.
Monique Rizzo says
We like it with sharp cheddar, milk and worchestershire sauce.
Tiffany Tisdale says
I like elbow pasta. Cheese made out of carrots, potatoes, and nutritional yeast with avacado on top!
Renee Grosskreuz says
I like baked cheddar macaroni and cheese.
Candace M says
I like crockpot mac and cheese with heavy cream and sharp cheddar cheese.
Claire says
I like baked elbow mac with a mix of cheeses and a little bit of sriracha!
Laurie Nykaza says
Elbow Mac and cheddar cheese is what we use to make it sometimes we through in bacon or ham with it too.
chantelle says
If its not elbow pasta than whats the point? lol also loooove pepper in mine ;)
ellen casper says
I like it baked southern style topped with breadcrumbs.
Brandon says
Macaroni and cheese is the best
KRISTINE says
My favorite food, by far!
Lyndsey R. says
I use cheddar, Monterrey jack and Parmesan cheese. I also like to top my mac n cheese with paprika and then bake it.
Tiffany F says
I pretty much like all mac and cheese. There’s a spicy one at a local restaurant. I think it has green chiles.
Cheyenne Lundsten says
I love mine with cream cheese and a corn flakes topping
DeAnna Keller says
My mom would make the most amazing baked mac and cheese! I’m not sure what she would put in it but it was so good! I’m about to ask her for the recipe now!
Donna Teller says
I am a huge mac & cheese lover and we love to change up our mac & cheese. We recently made it and and in canadian bacon with a mix of cheeses and it was so good.
Miranda Bashwinger says
I have very strong feelings about mac and cheese. I only eat mac and cheese that is béchamel based.
Michelle H. says
I love it with lots of cheese and topped with something crunchy on top of more cheese.
Kimberly Miller says
w/ bread crumbs on top or with green chiles
Surinder gurm says
With tuna and salsa
Heather Kaufman says
I love lots of creamy cheese & bacon.
Andrea P. says
I like mine with truffle oil!! So so yummy!
Amy Stonger says
I love mine extra cheesy and baked with a crispy top.
Jaclyn Reynolds says
I love it extra cheesy with large elbow noodles.
Marie C says
I’m getting hungry now. I usually use penne pasta, proper Cheddar cheese and add a bit of mustard and nutmeg. Oh and half and half instead of milk.
athena graeme says
I usually HATE mac and cheese (too many boxes of bad instant stuff as a kid), BUT my husband makes one that has so much stringy cheese … how can it be stringy AND creamy at the same time? It defies physics! And yet he does it! So I like it creamy with spiral noodles with a gooey topping of extra cheese!
Lesley F says
I like mine with shell pasta and cheddar cheese with some breadcrumbs baked on top
latanya says
elbow macaroni, baked in the oven, thick and yummy
Janine Hwang says
I love my Mac n cheese with broccoli or peas to make it healthier
Missy says
I like to make it with fusilli and love a little crispy addition on top like crushed potato chips.
Daniel M says
yep elbows and mix of cheeses
Dawn Swingle says
Elbow macaroni, breadcrumbs, and sharp cheddar cheese!
Laura says
I like my mac-n-cheese with elbow pasta, lots of cheese, and bread crumbs. Yum! :)
Deborah Smith says
I don’t use breadcrumbs or bacon or anything like that. I do use elbow pasta and a variety of what I consider flavorful cheese, sharp cheddar, swiss and gouda. Then I bake it so the cheese caramelizes a bit on the top. This was one of the first things my son asked me to make for him the last time he came home on leave from the Army.
Jill Rivera says
I like to add bread crumbs because it added that extra crunch to the the mac n cheese.
Ashley C says
I love mine with some jalapenos and bacon mixed in!
Joanna Peter says
I like elbow or rotini pasta with a mix of cheeses, NO breadcrumbs, and bacon if I have it.
Robyn M says
As a kid I would ONLY eat the straight noodles like Kraft, but now any noodle that gets the cheesy sauce into my mouth is a win hahaha
Lindsay Hess says
I make my Mac and Cheese with elbow pasta, butter, milk, flour, sour cream, and 4 kinds of cheese. Bake it in the oven and it tastes great!!
DeeAnn S says
I’m not that fussy about the shape of pasta. If I’m in a hurry I like to use a jar of velvetta, some diced ham, peas, and a sprinkling of bread crumbs or potato chips. YUM!
Michelle C says
I always use elbow pasta, but I usually bake it in the oven. I’m going to try this Crock Pot version this weekend. My kids are a little obsessed with Mac N Cheese!
Michelle Garrity says
I like mac and cheese with shell pasta, lots of cheese and butter, topped with breadcrumbs.
Ed says
I heart chili and raw, diced onions!
Sara Tarver says
I love a good creamy mac and cheese with different cheeses included.
Brenda Elsner says
I like mac and cheese with elbow noodles and lots of cheese. Usually use velveeta cheese.
Mary Gardner says
I love traditional mac and cheese but I do like it very cheesy and creamy.
kathy pease says
I like my mac and cheese with diced ham
Robin says
We usually add bacon to our mac and cheese.
Rose Santuci-Sofranko says
I like to add either canned tuna, or canned chicken to “Mac and Cheese” with a few other ingredients to make yummy casseroles. Thanks and God bless!
Amy Deeter says
i like mine with elbow macaroni and extra cheese
Amanda Whitley says
it depends what i am in the mood for. i like mine either baked with bread crumbs or slow cooked to be nice and creamy and cheesy. I love the mac n cheese from a local restaurant chain The 99 restaurant that has bacon and bread crumbs and Gouda cheese.
Alison King says
I like my mac and cheese best with elbow noodles, sharp cheddar, and italian bread crumbs on top.
Terry Edwards says
cheeese pleeease
Teresa Moore says
I like to make my mac and cheese homemade. I use elbow noodles and usually a blend of cheeses. I like to get the mexican cheese blend or the Italian cheese blend.
Adriana says
I like with elbow mixed cheese and breadcrumbs.
Paula Michele Hafner says
I love mine with elbow noodles, creamy, with lots of gooey cheese.
Kathy Bowen says
Colby Jack cheese, cream cheese, margarine, whole milk, and large shell macaroni to hold all of the warm ooey-gooeyness. Stir in steamed broccoli, crumbled bacon, and sun-dried tomatoes for a complete meal in one bowl.
Cheryl Repeta says
I like adding bacon and using pepper jack cheese to spice it up a bit.
Angelica Dimeo says
I like a mix of cheeses and crispy bacon
ae minx says
I only like it with tuna- it’s been my favorite way to eat Mac and cheese since I was a kid
Kate S says
I like my mac and cheese very simple with not too many frails. I mainly eat Kraft boxed mac! But this recipe looks great- I may have to try it.
Kate S says
Frills, not frails, whoops!
Erin G. says
I like my macaroni and cheese with a mix of different cheese including cream cheese along with milk and butter.
Hesper Fry says
I like my Mac and Cheese with lots of cheese and no add ins, just simple as is.
cindy mahoney says
I like my Man N Cheese with sharp cheese the way my mom did.
Karrie says
The best tasting Mac & Cheese has come from using up several different odds and ends in the fridge, OR intentionally purchasing “cheese ends”, a package of deli odds and ends, at the store. Fontina & sharp cheddar are requirements! Any pasta shape works for me.
I’ve never tried making in a crock pot though. Will give it a go next weekend. We have a routine of Mac & Cheese as “Saturday Lunch” in the winter. My teen loves it.
Emily A Roesly says
I love macaroni and cheese! (Who doesn’t?!) Thanks for the great recipe!
Jean Holland says
We like our mac and cheese with bacon bits. Sometimes we put chopped vegetables in it like broccoli.
Amy Smeltzer says
I like it really cheesy with crunchy edges.
Dosja Lucas says
I like mine with elbow noodles and always baked in the oven to golden brown on top!
Roxann says
I like my mac and cheese with lots of cheese, elbow pasta, and bacon in it.
Janice B says
We make our macaroni and cheese using elbow macaroni. We use both extra sharp cheddar and velveeta to make it cheesy and creamy. We also add hot dogs because the kids and grandkids love it that way.
Roberta Thompson says
Bacon and breadcrumbs!
Deanna turner says
I usually make velveeta shells&cheese.
Buddy Garrett says
I like to experiment with Mac and Cheese. I like to use different types of pasta and cheeses. I like to add meat and other ingredients.
Tammy Evans says
I like a mix of cheeses and I put it under the broiler for a few minutes so it is brown and crunchy on top
Mary Jacobowitz says
I love Mac and cheese with rotini and 3 different cheddar cheeses.
jason jennings says
it taste good to me
Sharon Morgan says
I like simple elbow mac & cheese with bread crumbs.
Breanne says
I like it with breadcrumbs.
Cassandra D says
I love lobster mac and cheese.
Christina O says
I like mine with cheddar and Velveeta.
Beverly Metcalf says
Your recipe looks good. I’ve never tried making it in a crockpot. I like mine made with a sauce of extra sharp Cabot cheese and cooked macaroni and I top it with buttered bread crumbs and a little shredded cheese, before I bake it in the oven.
Jacob Bray says
I like mine homemade with bunch cheeses and chicken or bacon or both in it.
heather hayes panjon says
I like my mac and cheese cheesy and creamy, i usually go for baked , but i must try in a crock pot!
Trisha McKee says
I love my mac and cheese with lots of creamy cheese. Nothing else.
Leah Shumack says
I love my mac & cheese creamy with a little crunch of bacon! And it’s gotta be so cheesy that it’s stringy when you spoon it onto your plate!
DanV says
I like elbow pasta and a little sour cream
Amy Greenwood says
I like pretty much any kind of mac and cheese. I love when there’s bacon added too :)
Sand says
I like to do a Hatch green chile mac and cheese. No toppings, I like it creamy!
Seyma Bennett says
My kids love it with chopped hot dogs!
Philip Lawrence says
I like my mac and cheese with bacon bits.
AEKZ2 says
I like my mac and cheese with Velveeta and a little bit of green chilies.
Rachel B says
I like my mac & cheese with lots & lots of different kinds of cheese & elbow macaroni
heather c says
I like four cheese mac and cheese, made, then covered in bread crumbs and baked until the top is crunchy. Yum!
donna porter says
I love my mom’s recipe for mac and cheese. She uses elbow macaroni, lots of cheddar and tops with bread crumbs.
Tosha H says
I love Kraft Mac n’ cheese (actually the only kind I’ve ever had) with added bacon, serious comfort food for me!