This easy slow cooker mac and cheese is creamy, cheesy and made without boiling the pasta or making a cheese sauce. Perfect comfort food!

If you’re looking for the easiest slow cooker mac and cheese, you’ve found it.
There’s no need to make a cheese sauce, boil the pasta or dirty multiple pots. Everything goes straight into the slow cooker, and a couple of hours later you’ll have the creamiest, cheesiest comfort food that’s perfect for a cold night.
This recipe is rich, indulgent and one that everyone in my family happily tucks into.

Why you’ll love this slow cooker mac and cheese
- No need to boil the pasta first
- No cheese sauce to make
- Minimal washing up
- Rich, creamy and cheesy
- Perfect for busy weeknights
- Great comfort food during winter

How to make mac and cheese in the slow cooker
- Add all of the ingredients to your slow cooker.
- Stir everything together until well combined.
- Press the pasta down so it’s mostly covered by the milk mixture.
- Cook on LOW for 2–3 hours, stirring once or twice during cooking.
- Once the pasta is tender and the sauce is thick and creamy, serve immediately.

Slow cooker mac and cheese (the easiest, creamiest recipe!)
Ingredients
500g elbow macaroni
1/2 cup tasty cheese, grated
1 cup American cheese, chopped
75g cream cheese
1/4 cup grated parmesan
1 1/2 cups full cream milk
1 x 375ml can evaporated milk
1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
1 teaspoon onion powder
Instructions
- Add all the ingredients to your slow cooker and stir until well combined.
- Press the pasta down so it’s mostly covered by the milk mixture.
- Cook on LOW for 2–3 hours, stirring once or twice during cooking, until the pasta is tender and the sauce is thick and creamy.
- Serve immediately.
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