Here’s a creamy, dreamy comfort food classic — Trisha Yearwood’s Slow Cooker Mac and Cheese! 🧀🍝 Rich, cheesy, and made effortlessly in the crockpot. Perfect for potlucks, holidays, or lazy Sundays!
🍽️ Cuisine: Southern American
🥘 Dish Type: Side Dish / Comfort Food
🌟 Flavor Profile: Rich, creamy, cheesy
🍴 Servings: 6–8
⏱️ Total Time: ~3 hours (10 min prep, 2.5–3 hrs cook)
📝 Ingredients:
- 8 oz elbow macaroni, cooked and drained
- 1 (12 oz) can evaporated milk
- 1½ cups whole milk
- 1½ cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese
- ½ tsp salt
- ¼ tsp black pepper
- 2 eggs, lightly beaten
- ¼ cup butter, melted
🔥 Directions:
- Prep Crockpot:
Lightly spray the inside of your slow cooker with nonstick cooking spray. - Mix Ingredients:
In a large bowl, whisk together evaporated milk, whole milk, eggs, melted butter, salt, and pepper. Stir in cooked macaroni and cheddar cheese. - Cook:
Pour mixture into the slow cooker. Cover and cook on low for 2½ to 3 hours, stirring once or twice during cooking if desired. - Serve:
Once the cheese is melted and the custard is set, give it a gentle stir and serve warm!
✅ Tips & Notes:
- Add a little Velveeta or cream cheese for extra creaminess.
- Want a kick? Stir in some hot sauce or a pinch of cayenne.
- Great topped with crispy bacon or buttery breadcrumbs!
🧀 Trisha Yearwood’s Slow Cooker Mac and Cheese
Servings
8
servingsPrep time
10
minutesCooking time
2
hours30
minutesIngredients
8 oz elbow macaroni, cooked and drained
1 (12 oz) can evaporated milk
1½ cups whole milk
1½ cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese
½ tsp salt
¼ tsp black pepper
2 eggs, lightly beaten
¼ cup butter, melted
Directions
- Prep Crockpot:
- Lightly spray the inside of your slow cooker with nonstick cooking spray.
- Mix Ingredients:
- In a large bowl, whisk together evaporated milk, whole milk, eggs, melted butter, salt, and pepper. Stir in cooked macaroni and cheddar cheese.
- Cook:
- Pour mixture into the slow cooker. Cover and cook on low for 2½ to 3 hours, stirring once or twice during cooking if desired.
- Serve:
- Once the cheese is melted and the custard is set, give it a gentle stir and serve warm!
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