You MUST stir this occasionally or the ingredients separate and the milks congeal on top. I had to make this twice as the first time the milk and butter were on top. The second time I made it, I stirred every 45 minutes. I also used 12 oz pasta the 2nd time, cooking it 3 minutes less so it stayed a bit firmer. Just be aware that every time you lift the crockpot lid, you can lose 20 minutes of cooking time.

The mac and cheese turned out great for me! I'm preparing this dish for a second time today! I love it!!

This mac and cheese is the best you just put it in the crockpot and forget it. Warning don't open or stir while it is cooking. Thanks for posting.

If you use 16oz of macaroni, I think you need more cheese too. I tried this with 16oz macaroni and extra milk but it wasn't cheesy enough. I like the basic recipe, though. Needs salt.

This is a great recipe JUST ADD SALT taste though.

Hi, I tried this recipe and loved it. Will be doing it again for the holidays. For the person who says they have a son allergic to egg, you can use flour as a substitute. The egg is mostly used to keep the noodles from sticking, and the flour does the same. I have been getting raved reviews on my mac and cheese for years and I use flour mostly, not eggs. A co-worker of mine mother gave me the recipe and it comes out wonderful with the flour... about 4 to 5 tbsp.

Fantastic, quick to mix up and so creamy! I sprinkled a little paprika on top, but its fantastic with or without, thanks for sharing!

I've made this several times and my fussy kids love it. I have been adding cooked bacon to the recipe and it's fantastic

I added cheez-it crumbs on top... Awesome!

This was a great, easy recipe. It tasted like grandma's oven-baked macaroni and cheese. I was excited about the great cheesy brown crust all around the sides.

I love this recipe! I make it in the morning as a side so its a no fuss thing to do on holidays. the night before, i put the butter, cooked macaroni and the grated cheese into a plastic bag into the fridge so its all ready to dump into the crockpot for the next day. Next day I just add the eggs and the milks. Great stuff!

What is the reason for eggs in the mac & cheese? My son is allergic to eggs and I was wondering if I should substitue something else or just go with out eggs.

Hi Dee,

The purpose of the eggs is to help thicken the sauce.

If your son is allergic to eggs, you should leave them out or use a different recipe that doesn't call for the eggs.

Here is a recipe for Crockpot Mac and Cheese that doesn't call for using any eggs.

-- CM

Make a bechamel sauce in place of eggs.

This is the first crock pot mac & cheese ever for me! It was great and a very big hit with my family. I will make it often as my grown son loved it!

Chop a 1/4 cup of onions and add to pot! Delish!