7 Ways To Make Mac and Cheese In A Crock-Pot

Slow-cooker mac and cheese to the rescue: Just throw in the ingredients before you leave in the morning and when you get home, a pot full of cheesy deliciousness will be waiting for you.
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We're going to take a wild guess and say that after a long day at work, spending five hours cooking macaroni and cheese from scratch isn't high on your priority list.

Slow-cooker mac and cheese to the rescue: Just throw in the ingredients before you leave in the morning and when you get home, a pot full of cheesy deliciousness will be waiting for you.

Four-Cheese Macaroni
The secret to the ooey-gooey sauce? (Shh, it's cream cheese.) Get the recipe.

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Bacon Mac and Cheese
Cheese + carbs + bacon = best dinner ever. Get the recipe.

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Cheesy Tortellini
Elbow noodles are for kids. Get the recipe.

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Beer and Mac and Cheese
It sounds weird, but it's actually insanely delicious. Get the recipe.

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Mexican Macaroni and Cheese
Wanna get really crazy? Add a dollop of sour cream on top. Get the recipe.

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Cauliflower Mac and Cheese
OK, this one doesn't have much "mac," but you know we have a very close relationship with cauliflower. Get the recipe.

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Chili Mac and Cheese
Hmm, if only we knew a recipe for slow-cooker corn bread...Get the recipe.

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