Homemade mac and cheese with velveeta and evaporated milk

A creamy crock pot mac and cheese recipe made with Velveeta. Just throw everything in the crock pot and in a few hours you have the best easy mac and cheese ever!

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Crock Pot Mac and Cheese (Velveeta Recipe)
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Can I use evaporated milk instead of whole milk for mac and cheese?
Why is evaporated milk used in mac and cheese?
Do you put evaporated milk in baked mac and cheese?
What is the best cheese combination for mac and cheese?

My grandma cut out this easy Macaroni and Cheese in the crockpot recipe from the newspaper years ago. She decided to make it for my dad when he visited her and bam!… He was hooked. Of course the recipe was shared and this past Sunday I made it again for our church picnic. It is the CREAMIEST Macaroni and Cheese. And it’s also the easiest thing ever to make for a potluck. I love recipes like this because I know Macaroni and Cheese is a big hit with kids, yet this recipe is so good the adults will be asking for more!

This is all you need to make this amazing meal – or side. Because really, it could be either. Which brings me to my question. Yesterday for our church picnic we were to bring a main dish and a dessert. The dessert was easy but I didn’t know if Macaroni and Cheese counted as a main dish. My husband said yes. I thought, no. But my mom had an extra half of Velveeta, so it became a main dish. And really, I’m now thinking it is. Do I think too much into these things? What do you think? Let me know in the comments.

Anyways, to make this EASY Macaroni and Cheese Recipe

16 oz Macaroni (cooked)
4 TB Olive Oil
2 Cans (12 oz each) Evaporated Milk
2 Cups Milk
2 tsp Salt
4 Cups Cheddar Cheese
2 Cups Velveeta Cheese (cut into 1 inch squares)
4 TB Melted Butter

Crockpot liners are a must! They make clean up so much easier. You can find them here.
You will also need a crockpot like mine.

Cook the macaroni to the box directions. Drain it and then put it into your crockpot along with the butter and olive oil. As you can see I used a slow cooker liner. It’s definitely worth it for a meal like this. Mix the butter and olive oil into the macaroni until it’s melted. (Since the macaroni has just been drained, it’s piping hot. The butter and olive oil make sure that your noodles won’t be sticking together. Sorry noodles.)

Pour in the evaporated milk, milk and then the rest of the ingredients. Stir well. Place the lid onto the crock pot and turn it on low. Let it go for an hour, stir and then it cook for another hour. In just those two hours, you’ll have one of the best sides – or main dishes – your family has ever had. Seriously, we love this recipe.

Just look at that creaminess! Enjoy!

If you love this recipe, you’ll also love this macaroni casserole which is made with a homemade sauce with the addition of kielbasa sausage and veggies.

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Crock Pot Mac and Cheese (Velveeta Recipe)

Course Main

Cuisine American

Prep Time 15 minutes

Cook Time 2 hours

This crock pot mac and cheese recipe made with velveeta is a creamy and deliciously easy mac and cheese recipe the whole family will love.

▢ 16 oz elbow pasta cooked
▢ 4 Tablespoons olive oil
▢ 24 oz evaporated milk
▢ 2 cups Milk
▢ 2 teaspoon Salt
▢ 4 cups shredded cheddar cheese
▢ 2 cups Velveeta cheese cut into 1 inch squares
▢ 4 Tablespoons butter melted

After cooking macaroni, drain and add to slow cooker.
Add Olive Oil and Butter and toss to evenly coat the cooked macaroni.
Add remaining ingredients to slow cooker and stir.
Cook on low for 2 hours in the slow cooker. Stir after one hour.

My slow cooker which I've owned for 6 months took only 2 hours to make this macaroni and cheese. If you have an older slow cooker, it may take longer.

If the macaroni and cheese is complete before your guests arrive, you can leave the slow cooker on warm.

Use a slow cooker bag for easier clean up.

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This recipe was originally published on CleverlySimple.com on July 23, 2013.

Created by Lynette

Lynette is the home cook, recipe tester and photographer for Cleverly Simple which she created in 2010. Most of her recipes come from the treasured recipe box passed down from her great-grandma, grandmother, and mother.

Lynette’s recipes and projects have been featured in Country Living, Good Housekeeping, House Beautiful and others.

Reader Interactions

Can I use evaporated milk instead of whole milk for mac and cheese?

Regular macaroni and cheese is typically made with fresh milk. So what can you substitute for milk in mac and cheese? Evaporated milk is the answer.

Why is evaporated milk used in mac and cheese?

Evaporated milk has more protein than regular milk, but less fat than heavy cream, which gives this easy baked macaroni and cheese a thick, creamy filling without too much greasiness.

Do you put evaporated milk in baked mac and cheese?

In a medium bowl, whisk together evaporated milk, skim milk, and eggs. Add seasoned salt, garlic powder, 1 teaspoon salt, and 1/2 teaspoon pepper; set aside. In another medium bowl, combine cheeses; set aside. Place 1/3 macaroni in an even layer in the bottom of prepared baking dish; cover evenly with 1/3 cheese.

What is the best cheese combination for mac and cheese?

Gruyere is a classic addition because it melts much like Cheddar, but has a lovely nutty flavor. Other classics include Gouda, Muenster, Parmesan, fontina, Havarti and Monterey Jack. Brie works well too, just make sure you remove the rind before mixing it in.