I know that some people really don’t like macaroni and cheese (especially the kind the comes in the blue box), but I have to be honest . . . it really is one of my favorite foods of all time. I love homemade versions and I love the easy versions that can be made in your microwave in 3 1/2 minutes that only require you to add water.
I know that some of your are probably totally disgusted right now. Sorry.
Anyway, the kids wanted chicken nuggets for dinner and I decided that I would attempt to make a homemade version of mac and cheese. I started looking all over the internet and was scared of some of the reviews that I read- lots of people had problems with the cheese curdling.
Sounds appetizing, right?!
I probably read over 20 different recipes and settled on this one that I found at Repeat Crafter Me because she seemed to know what she was talking about and her picture looked yummy.
I followed her directions and 2 hours later, this dish was done.
And about 30 seconds after that, it was completely devoured by my family.
It was quick, easy, and incredibly delicious.
I don’t know if my family will ever let me make mac and cheese from that blue box ever again!
Slow Cooker Creamy Macaroni and Cheese
Ingredients:
2 cups uncooked elbow macaroni
4 tablespoons butter
2 1/2 cups grated sharp cheddar cheese
1/2 cup sour cream
1 (10.75 oz) can condensed cheddar cheese soup
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 cup milk (I used 1%)
1/2 teaspoon dry mustard
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
Directions:
Boil the macaroni in water for six minutes and drain. In a medium saucepan, mix butter and cheese. Heat over medium high heat and stir until the cheese melts. Spray your slow cooker with non-stick cooking spray. Combine cheese mixture, sour cream, soup, salt, milk, mustard and pepper in your slow cooker. Add the drained macaroni and stir again. Cook on low for 2 to 2 1/2 hours, stirring occasionally (I cooked mine for about 2 hours and stirred it twice and it was perfect).
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I like this because you can take the crock pot to a picnic and keep it warm. Don’t leave plugged up too long or it will dry out. It’s also nice to be able to put in slow cooker 2 hours before company arrives and that leaves time to do other prep for guests.
I totally agree, macaroni and cheese is definitely one of my all time favorites…I’ll even admit that I love blue box mac n’ cheese…I mean if you don’t, I’m pretty sure your anti-america . You’ll have to check out my Cheesesteak Mac n’ Cheese, it turned out quite fantastic. Thanks for sharing, I will definitely have to try yours!
I can’t wait to try this. I love your blog. I’m often clicking on pins that lead me to you. You’re awesome x 6 =) Thanks a bunch, this is going on next weeks menu for sure!
I can’t wait to try this. I love your blog. I’m often clicking on pins that lead me to you. You’re awesome x 6 =) Thanks a bunch, this is going on next weeks menu for sure!
I am curious to know why you would need to put it in a crock pot and take 2 hours to cook it when you have already messed up a pan to cook the pasta?? Why not go ahead and cook it in the same pan?? It would be finished in less than 20 minutes and not have to wash the crock pot. Maybe I am missing something.
I was wondering that too… the whole allure of the crock pot to me is that I can add the ingredients and forget it, then only have one thing to clean afterward.
I really wish that slow cooker recipes stated what size slow cooker they’re using – and any adjustments needed for bigger / smaller – some things just don’t cook as well in a 5 qt as in a 7 qt and vise versa.
Thanks for the recipe, this turned out great! I’ll have to cut down on the calories next time but it was a winner for sure and I love how I was able to prep it while my kids were napping along with some oven baked BBQ ribs and that allowed me to spend time with the kids during the hour I’m normally slaving in the kitchen!
Made this for dinner last night and it was excellent. I’ve tried a few crockpot Mac N Cheese recipes, which never turned out good, but this one was perfect! Thank you…☺
Got it in the crock pot now, but with cream of broccoli soup instead. My lick of the spoon says it will taste Yummo, but will have to wait to see what the kids think.
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I am also wondering how many it feeds. I am making it for a party, so I think I need to double it. Not sure if it will still fit in my crock pot. What size slow cooker did you use and does the recipe fill it up? Thanks!
Click on the “magic” button under the picture and it will give you all the details on the recipe including nutrition info. We used a 6 quart crock pot.
It feeds around 6 to 8 people depending on the serving size. If you click on the MAGIC button under the picture, it gives you nutritional value and lots of fun features. We would love to have you enter some of your recipes on this sight. Great recipe sharing community and so many other features. -The Six Sisters http://myrecipemagic.com/home/recipes
FYi when you click on that magic button, it loads the main page of the site, which endlessly scrolls recipes. I did not see the mac and cheese recipe on that page. You might want to fix the link to go straight to the mac and cheese recipe
I have made this frequently and even went on New Day Cleveland to make it. Instead of dirtying another pan I just pour the hot macaroni over the butter and cheese and stir. Makes it even easier.
I’m definitely trying that tonight for sure! Yum!
I like this because you can take the crock pot to a picnic and keep it warm. Don’t leave plugged up too long or it will dry out. It’s also nice to be able to put in slow cooker 2 hours before company arrives and that leaves time to do other prep for guests.
I totally agree, macaroni and cheese is definitely one of my all time favorites…I’ll even admit that I love blue box mac n’ cheese…I mean if you don’t, I’m pretty sure your anti-america
. You’ll have to check out my Cheesesteak Mac n’ Cheese, it turned out quite fantastic. Thanks for sharing, I will definitely have to try yours!
Sincerely,
Happy Valley Chow
This is the most delicious thing I’ve seen in a long time. Yum!
I actually got this recipe watching Paula Deen a few years back. It is the most requested food I’ve ever made! Love it!
Can’t wait to try it!
I did notice the Magic button!! I am going to sign up!
I just started a blog (about to publish my very first/post recipe today, yay!) and I want to be uploading them all to Magic too.
Great idea btw. Real magic!
xo,
B.
Going to have to try that. Looks so cheesy and yummy!
That looks delicious!
Mmm I secretly love mac and cheese too Camille! Love this slow cooker version.
I need to try this!!!
That looks soooo good… I love creamy mac n cheese!!
I can’t wait to try this. I love your blog. I’m often clicking on pins that lead me to you. You’re awesome x 6 =) Thanks a bunch, this is going on next weeks menu for sure!
I can’t wait to try this. I love your blog. I’m often clicking on pins that lead me to you. You’re awesome x 6 =) Thanks a bunch, this is going on next weeks menu for sure!
I am curious to know why you would need to put it in a crock pot and take 2 hours to cook it when you have already messed up a pan to cook the pasta?? Why not go ahead and cook it in the same pan?? It would be finished in less than 20 minutes and not have to wash the crock pot. Maybe I am missing something.
I was wondering that too… the whole allure of the crock pot to me is that I can add the ingredients and forget it, then only have one thing to clean afterward.
I really wish that slow cooker recipes stated what size slow cooker they’re using – and any adjustments needed for bigger / smaller – some things just don’t cook as well in a 5 qt as in a 7 qt and vise versa.
I just used a 6 quart slow cooker. I think that is a great suggestion! I will list the slow cooker size in the future!!
Thanks for the recipe, this turned out great! I’ll have to cut down on the calories next time but it was a winner for sure and I love how I was able to prep it while my kids were napping along with some oven baked BBQ ribs and that allowed me to spend time with the kids during the hour I’m normally slaving in the kitchen!
Made this for dinner last night and it was excellent. I’ve tried a few crockpot Mac N Cheese recipes, which never turned out good, but this one was perfect! Thank you…☺
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This is the Paula Deen Creamy Mac & Cheese recipe from the Food Network website.
We got it from Repeat Crafter Me. We gave them credit above on the recipe.
Have you added broccoli or anything to this mac and cheese? I was wondering if I would just add it in a the beginning or wait?
You could cook your broccoli and then add it in during the last 20-30 minutes of slow cooker time. Then it shouldn’t be too mushy.
If I doubled this would it still fit in a 5 or 6 QT Crockpot?
It should be fine. Watch it closely and stir every now and then.
Got it in the crock pot now, but with cream of broccoli soup instead. My lick of the spoon says it will taste Yummo, but will have to wait to see what the kids think.
Maybe I am missing this somewhere on the page but how many does recipe feed? Four? Six?
Just click on the “Magic” button under the picture and it will give you all of the nutritional information and facts. This is our new sister site – MyRecipeMagic.com. It has so many FUN features. Stop by and check it out. Add some recipes too. You don’t have to have a blog to add recipes and make money. Anyone can do it!!!!
I am also wondering how many it feeds. I am making it for a party, so I think I need to double it. Not sure if it will still fit in my crock pot. What size slow cooker did you use and does the recipe fill it up? Thanks!
Click on the “magic” button under the picture and it will give you all the details on the recipe including nutrition info. We used a 6 quart crock pot.
Is there anything that can be substituted for the condensed cheddar cheese soup? We’re trying not to eat processed food- Thanks!
We have only made it according to the recipe. Sorry, not much help. -The Six Sisters
Can you cook the macaroni the night before and then use it in the recipe?
I guess it would work if you can keep it from sticking together in one big blob after being refrigerated all night. Please let us know if it works.
This sounds delicious. I’m wondering how many it feeds though?
It feeds around 6 to 8 people depending on the serving size. If you click on the MAGIC button under the picture, it gives you nutritional value and lots of fun features. We would love to have you enter some of your recipes on this sight. Great recipe sharing community and so many other features. -The Six Sisters
http://myrecipemagic.com/home/recipes
FYi when you click on that magic button, it loads the main page of the site, which endlessly scrolls recipes. I did not see the mac and cheese recipe on that page. You might want to fix the link to go straight to the mac and cheese recipe
Thanks so much for letting us know. We should have it all fixed now.
I have made this frequently and even went on New Day Cleveland to make it. Instead of dirtying another pan I just pour the hot macaroni over the butter and cheese and stir. Makes it even easier.