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No Boil Crock Pot Mac and Cheese – Easy Recipe

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This No Boil Crock Pot Mac and Cheese is a creamy, cheesy comfort dish made easy by cooking the pasta directly in the slow cooker with milk and a blend of sharp cheddar, Colby Jack, and Velveeta cheeses. Perfect for a hassle-free, rich, and cheesy meal with minimal prep and no stovetop boiling required.

Ingredients

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Mac and Cheese Ingredients

  • 16 ounces elbow pasta
  • 4 cups 2% milk
  • 8 ounces sharp cheddar cheese, grated
  • 8 ounces Colby Jack cheese, grated
  • 8 ounces Velveeta, cubed
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon pepper
  • 1/2 teaspoon dried mustard
  • 1/4 teaspoon paprika

Instructions

  1. Prepare the Slow Cooker: Spray the inside of your slow cooker with cooking spray to prevent the mac and cheese from sticking.
  2. Mix Liquids and Spices: In the slow cooker, whisk together the 2% milk, dried mustard, paprika, salt, and pepper until well combined, creating the flavorful cooking base.
  3. Add Cheeses and Pasta: Stir in the three cheeses – sharp cheddar, Colby Jack, and cubed Velveeta – until evenly distributed in the milk mixture. Then add the elbow pasta, pressing it gently to submerge as much as possible in the milk and cheese blend.
  4. Cook the Mac and Cheese: Cover the slow cooker and cook on low heat for 2 to 3 hours. Check occasionally and stir gently just enough to prevent the noodles from sticking together, making sure not to over-stir which can break down the pasta.
  5. Serve: Once the pasta is tender and the cheese mixture has thickened to creamy perfection, serve the mac and cheese immediately for the best flavor and texture.

Notes

  • Do not over-stir during cooking as it can cause the pasta to become mushy.
  • Make sure most of the pasta is submerged in the liquid for even cooking.
  • You can substitute other cheeses based on preference but keep the total cheese quantity the same.
  • If the mac and cheese seems too thick at the end, stir in a little extra milk to loosen it up.

Keywords: crock pot mac and cheese, easy mac and cheese, no boil mac and cheese, slow cooker mac and cheese, creamy mac and cheese

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