Creamy, dreamy and oh-so-cheesy... mac and cheese is hands-down one of the best comfort foods. These slow cooker mac and cheese recipes call for hearty ingredients, a pinch of patience and a whole lot of love.
11 Slow Cooker Macaroni and Cheese Recipes
Updated on Jan. 05, 2022
1/10
Jalapeno Mac and Cheese
Total Time
3 hours 25 min
Servings
15 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
Many years ago after I had had knee surgery, a friend brought me a big casserole of mac and cheese along with the recipe. I have fiddled with the recipe over the years, most recently adding jalapenos at the request of my son. What an awesome spicy twist! —Teresa Gustafson, Elkton, Maryland
Nutrition Facts:
3/4 cup: 428 calories, 27g fat (13g saturated fat), 53mg cholesterol, 654mg sodium, 33g carbohydrate (5g sugars, 2g fiber), 14g protein.
2/10
Slow-Cooker Bacon Mac & Cheese
Total Time
3 hours 20 min
Servings
18 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
I’m all about easy slow-cooker meals. Using more cheese than ever, I developed an addictive spin on this casserole favorite. —Kristen Heigl, Staten Island, New York
Nutrition Facts:
1/2 cup: 272 calories, 14g fat (8g saturated fat), 59mg cholesterol, 400mg sodium, 24g carbohydrate (5g sugars, 1g fiber), 13g protein.
3/10
Taco Pasta
Total Time
3 hours 15 min
Servings
10 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
This is a nice little twist on a classic dish. If you love cheese, feel free to add more, and green peppers are a great taste if you want some vegetables. —Barb Kondolf, Hamlin, New York
Nutrition Facts:
1 cup: 402 calories, 19g fat (6g saturated fat), 83mg cholesterol, 1063mg sodium, 32g carbohydrate (4g sugars, 3g fiber), 29g protein.
4/10
Crockpot Mac and Cheese
Total Time
4 hours
Servings
10 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
This classic casserole is a rich and cheesy meatless main dish. I've never met anyone who didn't ask for a second helping. —Bernice Glascoe, Roxboro, North Carolina
Nutrition Facts:
1 serving: 502 calories, 28g fat (18g saturated fat), 131mg cholesterol, 638mg sodium, 42g carbohydrate (7g sugars, 2g fiber), 21g protein.
5/10
Easy Slow-Cooker Mac & Cheese
Total Time
1 hour 25 min
Servings
8 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
My sons always say I'm the best mom in the world when I make this creamy mac-and-cheese perfection. Does it get any better than that? —Heidi Fleek, Hamburg, Pennsylvania
Nutrition Facts:
3/4 cup: 346 calories, 23g fat (14g saturated fat), 71mg cholesterol, 712mg sodium, 20g carbohydrate (4g sugars, 1g fiber), 15g protein.
6/10
Makeover Slow-Cooked Mac ‘n’ Cheese
Total Time
2 hours 25 min
Servings
9 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
This recipe is a clear example of comfort food at its finest; it's rich, hearty and extra cheesy. And because it's made in the slow cooker, it's also extremely easy. —Shelby Molina, Whitewater, Wisconsin
Nutrition Facts:
3/4 cup: 300 calories, 12g fat (9g saturated fat), 45mg cholesterol, 647mg sodium, 29g carbohydrate (9g sugars, 1g fiber), 19g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 2 starch, 2 medium-fat meat.
7/10
Bacon Mac and Cheese
Total Time
1 hour 15 min
Servings
16 servings (3/4 cup each)
From the Recipe Creator:
Jalapeno pepper adds an extra kick to this bacon mac and cheese, giving it great grown-up taste. I serve this comforting dish throughout the year.—Shelly Boehm, South Bend, Indiana
Nutrition Facts:
3/4 cup: 438 calories, 26g fat (13g saturated fat), 75mg cholesterol, 1106mg sodium, 26g carbohydrate (4g sugars, 1g fiber), 25g protein.
8/10
Chili Mac and Cheese
Total Time
5 hours 25 min
Servings
12 servings (4-1/2 quarts)
From the Recipe Creator:
What could be tastier on a cold winter day than chili or mac and cheese? Put them together and you have a terrific dish that warms you up and fills you up as well! —Nancy Foust, Stoneboro, Pennsylvania
Nutrition Facts:
1-1/2 cups: 447 calories, 21g fat (10g saturated fat), 96mg cholesterol, 646mg sodium, 30g carbohydrate (7g sugars, 7g fiber), 35g protein.
9/10
Country Bacon-Beef Mac and Cheese
Total Time
1 hour 35 min
Servings
8 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
This extra-meaty mac and cheese is super easy to make in the slow cooker. Kids love it and I like to sneak in some veggies. —Nancy Heishman, Las Vegas, Nevada
Nutrition Facts:
1-1/2 cups: 591 calories, 36g fat (17g saturated fat), 113mg cholesterol, 719mg sodium, 29g carbohydrate (5g sugars, 3g fiber), 38g protein.
10/10
Potluck Macaroni and Cheese
Total Time
2 hours 25 min
Servings
16 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
You'll always have a winner at the potluck when you bring macaroni and cheese. Here's an extra-rich, creamy version for the slow cooker. —Jennifer Blondek, Chicopee, Massachusetts
Nutrition Facts:
3/4 cup: 388 calories, 28g fat (17g saturated fat), 122mg cholesterol, 652mg sodium, 16g carbohydrate (6g sugars, 0 fiber), 17g protein.
