Lazy Slow Cooker Old Bay Mac & Cheese Recipe
Slow cooker Old Bay mac & cheese with old bay seasoning is an outstanding combination. This easy, creamy and beyond delicious dish in one you do not want to miss!
Prep Time10 minutes mins
Cook Time2 hours hrs
Course: Brunch, dinner, lunch, Snack
Cuisine: American
Keyword: Crockpot macaronei and cheese, Old bay macaroni and cheese, Old bay seasoning, slow cooker mac & cheese stuffed meatloaf
Servings: 8 servings
Calories: 605kcal
pot to cook noodles
spoon to mix
- 3 cups cheddar cheese, shredded
- 1 cup parmesan cheese, grated
- 8 oz cream cheese
- 1 cup whole milk
- 12 oz can, evaporated milk
- 2 teaspoon old bay seasoning plus more to sprinkle on top
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 16 oz macaroni, cooked according to al dente instructions on package
place slow cooker liner in slow cooker, if using
add cheeses, milks, cream cheese and spices to slow cooker
stir just to combine, cover and cook on low
prepare macaroni according to the al dente instructions on the package**
once all cheeses have melted (this can take anywhere from 1-2 hours depending on how hot your slow cooker runs), open slow cooker and stir to fully combine.
add in drained macaroni and stir again until fully incorporated
serve with additional old bay seasoning sprinkled on time (optional)
**NO BOIL INSTRUCTIONS:
If you would prefer to make this dish all in one pot, do NOT boil the macaroni. Instead, use 1 extra cup of whole milk (so 2 cups for the whole recipe) and add the pasta at the same time you add all of the rest of the ingredients. Try to submerge as much of the pasta as possible in the liquid in your slow cooker. Cover and cook on low for 1 hour. After that, open the crockpot every 30 minutes to stir ingredients and check pasta consistency. Repeat every 30 minutes. When sauce is creamy and pasta has reached the consistency of your preference, serve immediately. It takes me about 2 hours to get everything just right.
See above for pros and cons of each cooking method.
Calories: 605kcal | Carbohydrates: 51g | Protein: 28g | Fat: 32g | Saturated Fat: 19g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 9g | Cholesterol: 100mg | Sodium: 623mg | Potassium: 392mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 9g | Vitamin A: 1068IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 644mg | Iron: 2mg