Christmas Crockpot Mac n Cheese

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.

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Ingredients

• 4 cups noodles (elbows are classic, but spirals are a vibe too)
• 3 ½ cups milk
• ½ block Velveeta cubed (I do half a block of the big 32 oz., equalling the 16 oz size)
• 1 stick butter
• 1/2 cup shredded cheddar or colby jack
• ⅓ cup heavy cream
• 1 teaspoon salt
• ½ teaspoon mustard powder
• ¼ teaspoon garlic powder
• ¼ teaspoon onion powder
• Black pepper to 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.