Let’s be real: Christmas is magical, but it’s also a lot. You need an easy, no-fuss recipe that lets you relax and actually enjoy Christmas Day. Enter: Crockpot Mac ‘n’ Cheese, the perfect low-maintenance Christmas recipe. While your slow cooker works its cheesy magic, you can focus on the important stuff—like sipping hot cocoa, playing referee in a heated board game, or sneaking one more cookie from Santa’s stash.
This recipe is creamy, dreamy, no-hassle cheesy goodness. It’s festive comfort food that takes almost no effort—because let’s face it, your slow cooker deserves a holiday win too.
Why This Recipe Will Be the Star of Your Holiday Spread
It’s Foolproof: Dump, stir, and let the crockpot do its thing while you focus on pretending you’re a gift-wrapping pro.
Velvety Texture, Every Time: Thanks to Velveeta, milk, and a splash of heavy cream, this mac is as smooth as Bing Crosby crooning White Christmas.
Crowd-Pleaser: Whether you’re hosting picky kids or mac ‘n’ cheese connoisseurs, everyone will be going back for seconds.
Christmas Crockpot Mac n Cheese
Crockpot Mac ‘n’ Cheese, the perfect low-maintenance Christmas recipe.
4cupsnoodles (elbows are classic, but spirals are a vibe too)
3 ½cupsmilk
½block Velveetacubed (I do half a block of the big 32 oz., equalling the 16 oz size)
1stick butter
1/2cupshredded cheddar or colby jack
⅓cupheavy cream
1teaspoonsalt
½teaspoonmustard powder
¼teaspoongarlic powder
¼teaspoononion powder
Black pepperto taste
Instructions
Assemble Your Dream Team: Add noodles, milk, Velveeta, butter, shredded cheese, heavy cream, salt, mustard powder, garlic powder, onion powder, and a dash of pepper into your slow cooker.
Set It and Forget It: Stir everything together, pop on the lid, and set your crockpot to low for 1.5-2 hours… depending on how hot your crockpot runs. For mine, it’s 1.5-2 hours. (Pro tip: Stir a couple of times through to avoid any awkward noodle clumps.)
Taste Test Like a Pro: Once the noodles are tender and the sauce is velvety smooth, give it a quick stir and adjust seasoning if needed.
Serve Hot and Watch It Disappear: Scoop into bowls or onto plates, garnish with some freshly cracked pepper (or parsley if you’re feeling fancy), and prepare for applause.
Notes
Pro Tips for Holiday Mac Magic
Use Freshly Grated Cheese: While Velveeta holds the fort, adding a handful of freshly grated cheddar at the end takes it to gourmet levels.
Customize the Flavor: Feeling festive? Stir in cooked bacon, roasted garlic, or even a dash of smoked paprika.
Don’t Overcook: Keep an eye on the noodles; we want al dente, not mushy.
How many people does this serve?
This is soo delicious!!!!