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Crock Pot Macaroni and Cheese

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Crock Pot Macaroni and Cheese

When I tasted this Crock Pot Macaroni and Cheese recipe I thought to myself OMG where have you been all my life!! It is now one of our favorite crock pot recipes.

 This Crock Pot Mac and Cheese recipe is a Bob Evans copycat mac and cheese recipe that tastes amazing. This is one of our favorite Thanksgiving side dish recipes.

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And honestly, if mom ever did make homemade macaroni and cheese she didn’t make it in a crock pot.

Bob Evans Copycat Mac and Cheese recipe

The closest I can come to describing the rich and creamy flavor of this Crock Pot Macaroni and Cheese recipe is that it reminds me of Bob Evans mac and cheese recipe.

 I had a serious addiction to the Bob Evans Homestyle mac and cheese you could buy at the grocery store. It was sold in the refrigerator section.

I ate that stuff about once a week. And then for some reason, the stores here quit selling it.

Lucky for me because I probably gained 10 pounds because of that Bob Evans Mac & Cheese.

I almost fell off the wagon today because of this crock pot Copycat Bob Evans Mac and Cheese recipe.

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Homemade Macaroni and Cheese

My family loves homemade macaroni and cheese.

This Crock Pot Macaroni and Cheese recipe has become a favorite Thanksgiving dinner side dish recipe.

Once I started making this crock pot macaroni and cheese recipe with Velveeta my family started expecting it every Thanksgiving.

Now it has become a family tradition for me to make this cheesy crock pot macaroni and cheese recipe for Thanksgiving dinner. 

 

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Usually, I use my (affiliate links) 6-quart crock pot but today I used the smaller 4-quart crock pot. It worked very well in cooking the macaroni and keeping the cheese warm and gooey.

If you end up using a bigger 6 or 7-quart crock pot keep an eye on it. It will cook faster and may start to burn along the edges of the crock pot. It will only take about 2 hours to cook.

Homemade Macaroni and Cheese for a crowd

If you are feeding a big crowd you can double the recipe but you will need to use at least an 8-quart crock pot to cook it. Or if you have two smaller crock pots you could just make two crock pots of this recipe.

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 How to make Crock Pot Macaroni and Cheese

Ingredients

  • 16 oz box Large Elbow Macaroni
  • 16 oz shredded sharp cheddar cheese, divided
  • 12 oz Velveeta Cheese, cut into cubes
  • 12 oz can evaporated milk
  • 1 cup half and half or milk
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon pepper

Directions

  1. Boil elbow macaroni for 5 minutes, drain and put into the crock pot.
  2. Add 12 ounces of the shredded sharp cheddar cheese, reserving 4 ounces.
  3. Add the Velveeta cheese, the evaporated milk, half and half or milk if using and the salt and pepper to the crock pot and stir well.
  4. Cook on low for 2-3 hours occasionally stirring until the macaroni is cooked through. If it starts to look dry add 1/2 cup of half and half or milk. (see notes)
  5. 30 minutes before the end of cooking time add the remaining 4 ounces of shredded sharp cheddar to the top of the mac and cheese.
  6. Cover the crock pot and cook until the cheese is melted.
  7. Turn the crock pot to the warm setting and serve as needed.
  8. 8 or more servings.

You can start with uncooked macaroni for this recipe.  When I made my Crock Pot Baked Ziti I started with uncooked pasta so I know the pasta will cook. But if you are starting with uncooked pasta for this Crock Pot Macaroni and Cheese recipe I would increase the amount of half and half (or milk) a 1/2 cup and keep an eye on it.

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Crock Pot Macaroni and Cheese

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  • Author: Arlene Mobley-Flour On My Face
  • Prep Time: 10 mins
  • Cook Time: 4 hours
  • Total Time: 4 hours 10 minutes
  • Yield: 12 Servings 1x
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Description

Crock Pot Macaroni and Cheese recipe

Crock Pot Macaroni and Cheese made with Velveeta is a Bob Evans copycat mac and cheese recipe perfect for a holiday side dish. 

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Ingredients

  • 16 oz box Large Elbow Macaroni
  • 16 oz shredded sharp cheddar cheese, divided
  • 12 oz Velveeta Cheese, cut into cubes
  • 12 oz can evaporated milk
  • 1 cup half and half or milk
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon pepper

Instructions

  1. Boil elbow macaroni for 5 minutes, drain and put into the crock pot.
  2. Add 12 ounces of the shredded sharp cheddar cheese, reserving 4 ounces.
  3. Add the Velveeta cheese, the evaporated milk, half and half or milk if using and the salt and pepper to the crock pot and stir well.
  4. Cook on low for 2-3 hours occasionally stirring until the macaroni is cooked through. If it starts to look dry add 1/2 cup of half and half or milk. (see notes)
  5. 30 minutes before the end of cooking time add the remaining 4 ounces of shredded sharp cheddar to the top of the mac and cheese.
  6. Cover the crock pot and cook until the cheese is melted.
  7. Turn the crock pot to the warm setting and serve as needed.
  8. 8 or more servings.

Notes

Crock Pots can heat and cooked differently depending on the size and brand used. Some have hot spots that may cause scorching of the thick cheese sauce.

Occasionally stir the macaroni and cheese to prevent scorching. If it starts to look like the cheese is getting scorched or too thick the macaroni and cheese may start drying out before the macaroni has cooked completely add 1/2 cup of half and half or milk as needed.

  • Category: Crock Pot Recipes
  • Method: Crock Pot
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1/2 cup
  • Calories: 424

Keywords: crock pot macaroni and cheese with Velveeta, Bob Evans copycat mac and cheese recipe, crock pot macaroni and cheese recipe

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Comments

  1. I have not had luck making homemade Macaroni and cheese. But I have not made it in the Crock Pot! This recipe looks so delicious and I am going to try and make this. Thanks for sharing another awesome recipe!

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  3. Who doesn’t love macaroni and cheese? Of course non! Everybody loves macaroni and cheese. And your crock-pot version of this dish is so amazing. It’s so cheesy! I love it!

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  7. This looks RIDICULOUSLY yummy! And in a crockpot? Awesome.

    This delicious recipe has been selected as a featured post for Family Fun Fridays! Stop by brittalafont,com (recipe hostess) after 1pm PST Thursday to grab your “I was featured” button. Already pinned it!

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  8. there’s a typo in the mac & cheese~~ It says a “cane of evaporated milk” and probably should be “can”

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  9. You have one ingredient list that has 1 cup half & half or milk. Your ingredient list in the box just has half & half, no milk. Can milk be used? I will be making this Sat. for my son.

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  10. Could I double this recipe? Making for a large football potluck as a side to pulled pork and I suspect this will be popular; it sounds so good!

    Thanks!

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  12. I doubled the recipe when I made it for about 15 young adults. This was a side dish, and it was inhaled! Thanks so much for sharing.

    ★★★★★

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  13. Hi. I was really dislike using Velveeta (had a bad experience with it my mom in law shouldn’t be allowed in a kitchen) could I just use more regular cheese and a little more milk and butter? I really want too use this recipe it looks great.

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    • Did it work out? I can’t find velveeta and I don’t like the idea of cooking with food “products.” Hope it was good!

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  15. I brought this to a family party. Adults & kids alike snarfed it up. Not only is it delicious, but simple & easy as well! This is my new “go-to” Mac ‘n cheese!

    ★★★★★

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  16. I doubled this in my 6 qt crock pot and made it for a Christmas party yesterday. It was a lot of mac and cheese but that was a good thing! Everyone raved about it saying they had 2nds and 3rds! Thanks for the great recipe!!! Definitely a keeper!

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  19. Trying this tonight. But curious: why boil the mac first? I mean, you’re cooking it for 3 hours…does 5 minutes of boiling really matter?

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