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Budget Friendly Slow Cooker Macaroni and Cheese

Macaroni and cheese is an easy meal to toss together. People with tight budgets usually turn to the blue box on store shelves or sometimes the yellow box. Boxed mac and cheese tastes fine for the most part. But there is another way, a better way, a budget friendly slow cooker macaroni and cheese recipe.

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It is easier than you may think to make a budget friendly slow cooker macaroni and cheese recipe with actual real cheese. The blue box is an easy meal. You just need the box, a tiny bit of milk, and some butter, and you’ve got a meal.

But the cheese is powder, and while the taste is kind of there, the healthy value is not. Sure, you will get some vitamins that have been added to the powder. But there is a healthier and more delicious way to make macaroni and cheese at home.

Budget Friendly Slow Cooker Macaroni and Cheese Overhead View of a Bowl of Macaroni and Cheese

The best part is it is a budget friendly meal. The difference is this budget friendly slow cooker macaroni and cheese recipe is made fresh at home. You will absolutely taste the difference between the boxed mix and from scratch.

There will also be far less sodium and it will taste like actual cheese. Not to mention, you will be able to brag about the fact that your macaroni and cheese is made from scratch, not a blue, yellow, or whatever colored box.

Budget Friendly Slow Cooker Macaroni and Cheese Ingredients in a Crockpot

Budget Friendly Slow Cooker Macaroni and Cheese

Shopping for the ingredients is the first big hurdle we must make. The goal is to save as much money as possible. However, there is no way we could make a macaroni and cheese from scratch that is equal to or less than the price of a boxed meal.

Instead, we need to remember that this recipe is budget friendly for a homemade macaroni and cheese. Elbow macaroni will be easy; you can find that at any discount grocery store.

The next stuff you will need to get is the cheese; everything else might already be in your pantry. The cheese will be American cheese, gruyere cheese, and sharp cheddar.

Budget Friendly Slow Cooker Macaroni and Cheese Macaroni and Cheese in a Crockpot

Tips for Saving Money

We priced out every ingredient in this recipe. The total price was $24.80, not including any taxes you may have to pay. However, it is important to note that you might already have some of these ingredients in your home.

The first tip is to check and see what you have already and what you need to buy. For example, you will need salt and pepper, which you may already have. That would remove about $3 from this recipe cost.

So be sure to check and double-check what you may already have. It is also important to keep in mind that there will be leftover ingredients. That means you will be able to use more of these spices and cheeses in other recipes.

That cuts the cost down drastically. You will spend a little over $25, but you will be able to save on the next recipe that needs paprika, milk, and cayenne pepper because you already have them.

Budget Friendly Slow Cooker Macaroni and Cheese Overhead View of a Bowl of Mac and Cheese Next to a Crockpot

Budget Friendly Slow Cooker Macaroni and Cheese Directions

Spray crockpot with non-stick spray.

Rinse uncooked pasta along with the remaining ingredients and spices to the crockpot and stir to combine.

Budget Friendly Slow Cooker Macaroni and Cheese Close Up of a Spoonful of Macaroni and Cheese

Place the cubed butter on top spreading it around.

Cover and cook on low for one hour. Remove the lid and stir to make sure the cheese cubes are melted, and pasta is cooked.

If not done, continue to cook every 15 minutes or so until macaroni and cheese is thick and creamy.

Enjoy!

Budget Friendly Slow Cooker Macaroni and Cheese

Recipe by Best of Crock Foodie Team
Servings

4

servings
Prep time

30

minutes
Cooking time

40

minutes
Calories

300

kcal

Ingredients

    Directions

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      Budget Friendly Slow Cooker Macaroni and Cheese

      Recipe by Best of Crock Foodie Team
      Servings

      4

      servings
      Prep time

      30

      minutes
      Cooking time

      40

      minutes
      Calories

      300

      kcal

      Ingredients

        Directions

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          Budget Friendly Slow Cooker Macaroni and Cheese

          Recipe by Best of Crock Foodie Team
          Servings

          4

          servings
          Prep time

          30

          minutes
          Cooking time

          40

          minutes
          Calories

          300

          kcal

          Ingredients

            Directions

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              Budget Friendly Slow Cooker Macaroni and Cheese

              Recipe by Best of Crock Foodie Team
              Servings

              4

              servings
              Prep time

              30

              minutes
              Cooking time

              40

              minutes
              Calories

              300

              kcal

              Ingredients

                Directions

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                  Budget Friendly Slow Cooker Macaroni and Cheese

                  Recipe by Best of Crock Foodie Team
                  Servings

                  4

                  servings
                  Prep time

                  30

                  minutes
                  Cooking time

                  40

                  minutes
                  Calories

                  300

                  kcal

                  Ingredients

                    Directions

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                      Budget Friendly Slow Cooker Macaroni and Cheese

                      Recipe by Best of Crock Foodie Team
                      Servings

                      4

                      servings
                      Prep time

                      30

                      minutes
                      Cooking time

                      40

                      minutes
                      Calories

                      300

                      kcal

                      Ingredients

                        Directions

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                          Budget Friendly Slow Cooker Macaroni and Cheese

                          Recipe by Best of Crock Foodie Team
                          Servings

                          4

                          servings
                          Prep time

                          30

                          minutes
                          Cooking time

                          40

                          minutes
                          Calories

                          300

                          kcal

                          Ingredients

                            Directions

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                              Budget Friendly Slow Cooker Macaroni and Cheese

                              Recipe by Best of Crock Foodie Team
                              Servings

                              4

                              servings
                              Prep time

                              30

                              minutes
                              Cooking time

                              40

                              minutes
                              Calories

                              300

                              kcal

                              Ingredients

                                Directions

                                  .78)”],”jsonName”:”1 Lb Elbow Macaroni (

                                  Budget Friendly Slow Cooker Macaroni and Cheese

                                  Servings

                                  4

                                  servings
                                  Prep time

                                  5

                                  minutes
                                  Cooking time

                                  1

                                  hour 

                                  Ingredients

                                  • 1 Lb Elbow Macaroni ($0.78)

                                  • 2 1/2 Cups Whole Milk ($1.69)

                                  • 12 Oz Evaporated Milk ($0.94)

                                  • 3 Cups Extra Sharp Cheddar Cheese ($1.98)

                                  • 1 Cup American Cheese ($1.39) (Singles are fine)

                                  • 1/2 Cup Gruyere Cheese ($3.69)

                                  • 1/4 tsp Garlic Powder ($1.29)

                                  • 1/4 tsp Dry Mustard ($3.39)

                                  • 1/2 tsp Paprika ($1.29)

                                  • A Dash of Cayenne Pepper ($2.39)

                                  • 1/2 tsp Black Pepper ($1.99)

                                  • 1 tsp Salt ($0.99)

                                  • 1/4 Cup Butter ($2.99)

                                  Directions

                                  • Spray crockpot with non-stick spray.
                                  • Rinse uncooked pasta along with the remaining ingredients and spices to the crockpot and stir to combine.
                                  • Place the cubed butter on top spreading it around.
                                  • Cover and cook on low for one hour. Remove the lid and stir to make sure the cheese cubes are melted, and pasta is cooked.
                                  • If not done, continue to cook every 15 minutes or so until macaroni and cheese is thick and creamy. Enjoy!
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                                  Budget Friendly Slow Cooker Macaroni and Cheese

                                  Servings

                                  4

                                  servings
                                  Prep time

                                  5

                                  minutes
                                  Cooking time

                                  1

                                  hour 

                                  Ingredients

                                  • 1 Lb Elbow Macaroni ($0.78)

                                  • 2 1/2 Cups Whole Milk ($1.69)

                                  • 12 Oz Evaporated Milk ($0.94)

                                  • 3 Cups Extra Sharp Cheddar Cheese ($1.98)

                                  • 1 Cup American Cheese ($1.39) (Singles are fine)

                                  • 1/2 Cup Gruyere Cheese ($3.69)

                                  • 1/4 tsp Garlic Powder ($1.29)

                                  • 1/4 tsp Dry Mustard ($3.39)

                                  • 1/2 tsp Paprika ($1.29)

                                  • A Dash of Cayenne Pepper ($2.39)

                                  • 1/2 tsp Black Pepper ($1.99)

                                  • 1 tsp Salt ($0.99)

                                  • 1/4 Cup Butter ($2.99)

                                  Directions

                                  • Spray crockpot with non-stick spray.
                                  • Rinse uncooked pasta along with the remaining ingredients and spices to the crockpot and stir to combine.
                                  • Place the cubed butter on top spreading it around.
                                  • Cover and cook on low for one hour. Remove the lid and stir to make sure the cheese cubes are melted, and pasta is cooked.
                                  • If not done, continue to cook every 15 minutes or so until macaroni and cheese is thick and creamy. Enjoy!
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                                  Budget Friendly Slow Cooker Macaroni and Cheese

                                  Servings

                                  4

                                  servings
                                  Prep time

                                  5

                                  minutes
                                  Cooking time

                                  1

                                  hour 

                                  Ingredients

                                  • 1 Lb Elbow Macaroni ($0.78)

                                  • 2 1/2 Cups Whole Milk ($1.69)

                                  • 12 Oz Evaporated Milk ($0.94)

                                  • 3 Cups Extra Sharp Cheddar Cheese ($1.98)

                                  • 1 Cup American Cheese ($1.39) (Singles are fine)

                                  • 1/2 Cup Gruyere Cheese ($3.69)

                                  • 1/4 tsp Garlic Powder ($1.29)

                                  • 1/4 tsp Dry Mustard ($3.39)

                                  • 1/2 tsp Paprika ($1.29)

                                  • A Dash of Cayenne Pepper ($2.39)

                                  • 1/2 tsp Black Pepper ($1.99)

                                  • 1 tsp Salt ($0.99)

                                  • 1/4 Cup Butter ($2.99)

                                  Directions

                                  • Spray crockpot with non-stick spray.
                                  • Rinse uncooked pasta along with the remaining ingredients and spices to the crockpot and stir to combine.
                                  • Place the cubed butter on top spreading it around.
                                  • Cover and cook on low for one hour. Remove the lid and stir to make sure the cheese cubes are melted, and pasta is cooked.
                                  • If not done, continue to cook every 15 minutes or so until macaroni and cheese is thick and creamy. Enjoy!
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                                  Budget Friendly Slow Cooker Macaroni and Cheese

                                  Servings

                                  4

                                  servings
                                  Prep time

                                  5

                                  minutes
                                  Cooking time

                                  1

                                  hour 

                                  Ingredients

                                  • 1 Lb Elbow Macaroni ($0.78)

                                  • 2 1/2 Cups Whole Milk ($1.69)

                                  • 12 Oz Evaporated Milk ($0.94)

                                  • 3 Cups Extra Sharp Cheddar Cheese ($1.98)

                                  • 1 Cup American Cheese ($1.39) (Singles are fine)

                                  • 1/2 Cup Gruyere Cheese ($3.69)

                                  • 1/4 tsp Garlic Powder ($1.29)

                                  • 1/4 tsp Dry Mustard ($3.39)

                                  • 1/2 tsp Paprika ($1.29)

                                  • A Dash of Cayenne Pepper ($2.39)

                                  • 1/2 tsp Black Pepper ($1.99)

                                  • 1 tsp Salt ($0.99)

                                  • 1/4 Cup Butter ($2.99)

                                  Directions

                                  • Spray crockpot with non-stick spray.
                                  • Rinse uncooked pasta along with the remaining ingredients and spices to the crockpot and stir to combine.
                                  • Place the cubed butter on top spreading it around.
                                  • Cover and cook on low for one hour. Remove the lid and stir to make sure the cheese cubes are melted, and pasta is cooked.
                                  • If not done, continue to cook every 15 minutes or so until macaroni and cheese is thick and creamy. Enjoy!
                                  .99)”],”jsonName”:”1 tsp Salt (

                                  Budget Friendly Slow Cooker Macaroni and Cheese

                                  Servings

                                  4

                                  servings
                                  Prep time

                                  5

                                  minutes
                                  Cooking time

                                  1

                                  hour 

                                  Ingredients

                                  • 1 Lb Elbow Macaroni ($0.78)

                                  • 2 1/2 Cups Whole Milk ($1.69)

                                  • 12 Oz Evaporated Milk ($0.94)

                                  • 3 Cups Extra Sharp Cheddar Cheese ($1.98)

                                  • 1 Cup American Cheese ($1.39) (Singles are fine)

                                  • 1/2 Cup Gruyere Cheese ($3.69)

                                  • 1/4 tsp Garlic Powder ($1.29)

                                  • 1/4 tsp Dry Mustard ($3.39)

                                  • 1/2 tsp Paprika ($1.29)

                                  • A Dash of Cayenne Pepper ($2.39)

                                  • 1/2 tsp Black Pepper ($1.99)

                                  • 1 tsp Salt ($0.99)

                                  • 1/4 Cup Butter ($2.99)

                                  Directions

                                  • Spray crockpot with non-stick spray.
                                  • Rinse uncooked pasta along with the remaining ingredients and spices to the crockpot and stir to combine.
                                  • Place the cubed butter on top spreading it around.
                                  • Cover and cook on low for one hour. Remove the lid and stir to make sure the cheese cubes are melted, and pasta is cooked.
                                  • If not done, continue to cook every 15 minutes or so until macaroni and cheese is thick and creamy. Enjoy!
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                                  Budget Friendly Slow Cooker Macaroni and Cheese

                                  Recipe by Best of Crock Foodie Team
                                  Servings

                                  4

                                  servings
                                  Prep time

                                  30

                                  minutes
                                  Cooking time

                                  40

                                  minutes
                                  Calories

                                  300

                                  kcal

                                  Ingredients

                                    Directions

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                                      Budget Friendly Slow Cooker Macaroni and Cheese

                                      Servings

                                      4

                                      servings
                                      Prep time

                                      5

                                      minutes
                                      Cooking time

                                      1

                                      hour 

                                      Ingredients

                                      • 1 Lb Elbow Macaroni ($0.78)

                                      • 2 1/2 Cups Whole Milk ($1.69)

                                      • 12 Oz Evaporated Milk ($0.94)

                                      • 3 Cups Extra Sharp Cheddar Cheese ($1.98)

                                      • 1 Cup American Cheese ($1.39) (Singles are fine)

                                      • 1/2 Cup Gruyere Cheese ($3.69)

                                      • 1/4 tsp Garlic Powder ($1.29)

                                      • 1/4 tsp Dry Mustard ($3.39)

                                      • 1/2 tsp Paprika ($1.29)

                                      • A Dash of Cayenne Pepper ($2.39)

                                      • 1/2 tsp Black Pepper ($1.99)

                                      • 1 tsp Salt ($0.99)

                                      • 1/4 Cup Butter ($2.99)

                                      Directions

                                      • Spray crockpot with non-stick spray.
                                      • Rinse uncooked pasta along with the remaining ingredients and spices to the crockpot and stir to combine.
                                      • Place the cubed butter on top spreading it around.
                                      • Cover and cook on low for one hour. Remove the lid and stir to make sure the cheese cubes are melted, and pasta is cooked.
                                      • If not done, continue to cook every 15 minutes or so until macaroni and cheese is thick and creamy. Enjoy!
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                                      Budget Friendly Slow Cooker Macaroni and Cheese

                                      Servings

                                      4

                                      servings
                                      Prep time

                                      5

                                      minutes
                                      Cooking time

                                      1

                                      hour 

                                      Ingredients

                                      • 1 Lb Elbow Macaroni ($0.78)

                                      • 2 1/2 Cups Whole Milk ($1.69)

                                      • 12 Oz Evaporated Milk ($0.94)

                                      • 3 Cups Extra Sharp Cheddar Cheese ($1.98)

                                      • 1 Cup American Cheese ($1.39) (Singles are fine)

                                      • 1/2 Cup Gruyere Cheese ($3.69)

                                      • 1/4 tsp Garlic Powder ($1.29)

                                      • 1/4 tsp Dry Mustard ($3.39)

                                      • 1/2 tsp Paprika ($1.29)

                                      • A Dash of Cayenne Pepper ($2.39)

                                      • 1/2 tsp Black Pepper ($1.99)

                                      • 1 tsp Salt ($0.99)

                                      • 1/4 Cup Butter ($2.99)

                                      Directions

                                      • Spray crockpot with non-stick spray.
                                      • Rinse uncooked pasta along with the remaining ingredients and spices to the crockpot and stir to combine.
                                      • Place the cubed butter on top spreading it around.
                                      • Cover and cook on low for one hour. Remove the lid and stir to make sure the cheese cubes are melted, and pasta is cooked.
                                      • If not done, continue to cook every 15 minutes or so until macaroni and cheese is thick and creamy. Enjoy!
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                                      Budget Friendly Slow Cooker Macaroni and Cheese

                                      Servings

                                      4

                                      servings
                                      Prep time

                                      5

                                      minutes
                                      Cooking time

                                      1

                                      hour 

                                      Ingredients

                                      • 1 Lb Elbow Macaroni ($0.78)

                                      • 2 1/2 Cups Whole Milk ($1.69)

                                      • 12 Oz Evaporated Milk ($0.94)

                                      • 3 Cups Extra Sharp Cheddar Cheese ($1.98)

                                      • 1 Cup American Cheese ($1.39) (Singles are fine)

                                      • 1/2 Cup Gruyere Cheese ($3.69)

                                      • 1/4 tsp Garlic Powder ($1.29)

                                      • 1/4 tsp Dry Mustard ($3.39)

                                      • 1/2 tsp Paprika ($1.29)

                                      • A Dash of Cayenne Pepper ($2.39)

                                      • 1/2 tsp Black Pepper ($1.99)

                                      • 1 tsp Salt ($0.99)

                                      • 1/4 Cup Butter ($2.99)

                                      Directions

                                      • Spray crockpot with non-stick spray.
                                      • Rinse uncooked pasta along with the remaining ingredients and spices to the crockpot and stir to combine.
                                      • Place the cubed butter on top spreading it around.
                                      • Cover and cook on low for one hour. Remove the lid and stir to make sure the cheese cubes are melted, and pasta is cooked.
                                      • If not done, continue to cook every 15 minutes or so until macaroni and cheese is thick and creamy. Enjoy!
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                                      Budget Friendly Slow Cooker Macaroni and Cheese

                                      Servings

                                      4

                                      servings
                                      Prep time

                                      5

                                      minutes
                                      Cooking time

                                      1

                                      hour 

                                      Ingredients

                                      • 1 Lb Elbow Macaroni ($0.78)

                                      • 2 1/2 Cups Whole Milk ($1.69)

                                      • 12 Oz Evaporated Milk ($0.94)

                                      • 3 Cups Extra Sharp Cheddar Cheese ($1.98)

                                      • 1 Cup American Cheese ($1.39) (Singles are fine)

                                      • 1/2 Cup Gruyere Cheese ($3.69)

                                      • 1/4 tsp Garlic Powder ($1.29)

                                      • 1/4 tsp Dry Mustard ($3.39)

                                      • 1/2 tsp Paprika ($1.29)

                                      • A Dash of Cayenne Pepper ($2.39)

                                      • 1/2 tsp Black Pepper ($1.99)

                                      • 1 tsp Salt ($0.99)

                                      • 1/4 Cup Butter ($2.99)

                                      Directions

                                      • Spray crockpot with non-stick spray.
                                      • Rinse uncooked pasta along with the remaining ingredients and spices to the crockpot and stir to combine.
                                      • Place the cubed butter on top spreading it around.
                                      • Cover and cook on low for one hour. Remove the lid and stir to make sure the cheese cubes are melted, and pasta is cooked.
                                      • If not done, continue to cook every 15 minutes or so until macaroni and cheese is thick and creamy. Enjoy!
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                                      Budget Friendly Slow Cooker Macaroni and Cheese

                                      Servings

                                      4

                                      servings
                                      Prep time

                                      5

                                      minutes
                                      Cooking time

                                      1

                                      hour 

                                      Ingredients

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                                      • 2 1/2 Cups Whole Milk ($1.69)

                                      • 12 Oz Evaporated Milk ($0.94)

                                      • 3 Cups Extra Sharp Cheddar Cheese ($1.98)

                                      • 1 Cup American Cheese ($1.39) (Singles are fine)

                                      • 1/2 Cup Gruyere Cheese ($3.69)

                                      • 1/4 tsp Garlic Powder ($1.29)

                                      • 1/4 tsp Dry Mustard ($3.39)

                                      • 1/2 tsp Paprika ($1.29)

                                      • A Dash of Cayenne Pepper ($2.39)

                                      • 1/2 tsp Black Pepper ($1.99)

                                      • 1 tsp Salt ($0.99)

                                      • 1/4 Cup Butter ($2.99)

                                      Directions

                                      • Spray crockpot with non-stick spray.
                                      • Rinse uncooked pasta along with the remaining ingredients and spices to the crockpot and stir to combine.
                                      • Place the cubed butter on top spreading it around.
                                      • Cover and cook on low for one hour. Remove the lid and stir to make sure the cheese cubes are melted, and pasta is cooked.
                                      • If not done, continue to cook every 15 minutes or so until macaroni and cheese is thick and creamy. Enjoy!
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                                      Budget Friendly Slow Cooker Macaroni and Cheese

                                      Recipe by Best of Crock Foodie Team
                                      Servings

                                      4

                                      servings
                                      Prep time

                                      30

                                      minutes
                                      Cooking time

                                      40

                                      minutes
                                      Calories

                                      300

                                      kcal

                                      Ingredients

                                        Directions

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                                          Budget Friendly Slow Cooker Macaroni and Cheese

                                          Servings

                                          4

                                          servings
                                          Prep time

                                          5

                                          minutes
                                          Cooking time

                                          1

                                          hour 

                                          Ingredients

                                          • 1 Lb Elbow Macaroni ($0.78)

                                          • 2 1/2 Cups Whole Milk ($1.69)

                                          • 12 Oz Evaporated Milk ($0.94)

                                          • 3 Cups Extra Sharp Cheddar Cheese ($1.98)

                                          • 1 Cup American Cheese ($1.39) (Singles are fine)

                                          • 1/2 Cup Gruyere Cheese ($3.69)

                                          • 1/4 tsp Garlic Powder ($1.29)

                                          • 1/4 tsp Dry Mustard ($3.39)

                                          • 1/2 tsp Paprika ($1.29)

                                          • A Dash of Cayenne Pepper ($2.39)

                                          • 1/2 tsp Black Pepper ($1.99)

                                          • 1 tsp Salt ($0.99)

                                          • 1/4 Cup Butter ($2.99)

                                          Directions

                                          • Spray crockpot with non-stick spray.
                                          • Rinse uncooked pasta along with the remaining ingredients and spices to the crockpot and stir to combine.
                                          • Place the cubed butter on top spreading it around.
                                          • Cover and cook on low for one hour. Remove the lid and stir to make sure the cheese cubes are melted, and pasta is cooked.
                                          • If not done, continue to cook every 15 minutes or so until macaroni and cheese is thick and creamy. Enjoy!
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                                          Budget Friendly Slow Cooker Macaroni and Cheese

                                          Servings

                                          4

                                          servings
                                          Prep time

                                          5

                                          minutes
                                          Cooking time

                                          1

                                          hour 

                                          Ingredients

                                          • 1 Lb Elbow Macaroni ($0.78)

                                          • 2 1/2 Cups Whole Milk ($1.69)

                                          • 12 Oz Evaporated Milk ($0.94)

                                          • 3 Cups Extra Sharp Cheddar Cheese ($1.98)

                                          • 1 Cup American Cheese ($1.39) (Singles are fine)

                                          • 1/2 Cup Gruyere Cheese ($3.69)

                                          • 1/4 tsp Garlic Powder ($1.29)

                                          • 1/4 tsp Dry Mustard ($3.39)

                                          • 1/2 tsp Paprika ($1.29)

                                          • A Dash of Cayenne Pepper ($2.39)

                                          • 1/2 tsp Black Pepper ($1.99)

                                          • 1 tsp Salt ($0.99)

                                          • 1/4 Cup Butter ($2.99)

                                          Directions

                                          • Spray crockpot with non-stick spray.
                                          • Rinse uncooked pasta along with the remaining ingredients and spices to the crockpot and stir to combine.
                                          • Place the cubed butter on top spreading it around.
                                          • Cover and cook on low for one hour. Remove the lid and stir to make sure the cheese cubes are melted, and pasta is cooked.
                                          • If not done, continue to cook every 15 minutes or so until macaroni and cheese is thick and creamy. Enjoy!
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                                          Budget Friendly Slow Cooker Macaroni and Cheese

                                          Servings

                                          4

                                          servings
                                          Prep time

                                          5

                                          minutes
                                          Cooking time

                                          1

                                          hour 

                                          Ingredients

                                          • 1 Lb Elbow Macaroni ($0.78)

                                          • 2 1/2 Cups Whole Milk ($1.69)

                                          • 12 Oz Evaporated Milk ($0.94)

                                          • 3 Cups Extra Sharp Cheddar Cheese ($1.98)

                                          • 1 Cup American Cheese ($1.39) (Singles are fine)

                                          • 1/2 Cup Gruyere Cheese ($3.69)

                                          • 1/4 tsp Garlic Powder ($1.29)

                                          • 1/4 tsp Dry Mustard ($3.39)

                                          • 1/2 tsp Paprika ($1.29)

                                          • A Dash of Cayenne Pepper ($2.39)

                                          • 1/2 tsp Black Pepper ($1.99)

                                          • 1 tsp Salt ($0.99)

                                          • 1/4 Cup Butter ($2.99)

                                          Directions

                                          • Spray crockpot with non-stick spray.
                                          • Rinse uncooked pasta along with the remaining ingredients and spices to the crockpot and stir to combine.
                                          • Place the cubed butter on top spreading it around.
                                          • Cover and cook on low for one hour. Remove the lid and stir to make sure the cheese cubes are melted, and pasta is cooked.
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                                          Budget Friendly Slow Cooker Macaroni and Cheese

                                          Servings

                                          4

                                          servings
                                          Prep time

                                          5

                                          minutes
                                          Cooking time

                                          1

                                          hour 

                                          Ingredients

                                          • 1 Lb Elbow Macaroni ($0.78)

                                          • 2 1/2 Cups Whole Milk ($1.69)

                                          • 12 Oz Evaporated Milk ($0.94)

                                          • 3 Cups Extra Sharp Cheddar Cheese ($1.98)

                                          • 1 Cup American Cheese ($1.39) (Singles are fine)

                                          • 1/2 Cup Gruyere Cheese ($3.69)

                                          • 1/4 tsp Garlic Powder ($1.29)

                                          • 1/4 tsp Dry Mustard ($3.39)

                                          • 1/2 tsp Paprika ($1.29)

                                          • A Dash of Cayenne Pepper ($2.39)

                                          • 1/2 tsp Black Pepper ($1.99)

                                          • 1 tsp Salt ($0.99)

                                          • 1/4 Cup Butter ($2.99)

                                          Directions

                                          • Spray crockpot with non-stick spray.
                                          • Rinse uncooked pasta along with the remaining ingredients and spices to the crockpot and stir to combine.
                                          • Place the cubed butter on top spreading it around.
                                          • Cover and cook on low for one hour. Remove the lid and stir to make sure the cheese cubes are melted, and pasta is cooked.
                                          • If not done, continue to cook every 15 minutes or so until macaroni and cheese is thick and creamy. Enjoy!
                                          .99)”],”jsonName”:”1 tsp Salt (

                                          Budget Friendly Slow Cooker Macaroni and Cheese

                                          Servings

                                          4

                                          servings
                                          Prep time

                                          5

                                          minutes
                                          Cooking time

                                          1

                                          hour 

                                          Ingredients

                                          • 1 Lb Elbow Macaroni ($0.78)

                                          • 2 1/2 Cups Whole Milk ($1.69)

                                          • 12 Oz Evaporated Milk ($0.94)

                                          • 3 Cups Extra Sharp Cheddar Cheese ($1.98)

                                          • 1 Cup American Cheese ($1.39) (Singles are fine)

                                          • 1/2 Cup Gruyere Cheese ($3.69)

                                          • 1/4 tsp Garlic Powder ($1.29)

                                          • 1/4 tsp Dry Mustard ($3.39)

                                          • 1/2 tsp Paprika ($1.29)

                                          • A Dash of Cayenne Pepper ($2.39)

                                          • 1/2 tsp Black Pepper ($1.99)

                                          • 1 tsp Salt ($0.99)

                                          • 1/4 Cup Butter ($2.99)

                                          Directions

                                          • Spray crockpot with non-stick spray.
                                          • Rinse uncooked pasta along with the remaining ingredients and spices to the crockpot and stir to combine.
                                          • Place the cubed butter on top spreading it around.
                                          • Cover and cook on low for one hour. Remove the lid and stir to make sure the cheese cubes are melted, and pasta is cooked.
                                          • If not done, continue to cook every 15 minutes or so until macaroni and cheese is thick and creamy. Enjoy!
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                                          Budget Friendly Slow Cooker Macaroni and Cheese

                                          Recipe by Best of Crock Foodie Team
                                          Servings

                                          4

                                          servings
                                          Prep time

                                          30

                                          minutes
                                          Cooking time

                                          40

                                          minutes
                                          Calories

                                          300

                                          kcal

                                          Ingredients

                                            Directions

                                              .78)”],”jsonName”:”1 Lb Elbow Macaroni (

                                              Budget Friendly Slow Cooker Macaroni and Cheese

                                              Servings

                                              4

                                              servings
                                              Prep time

                                              5

                                              minutes
                                              Cooking time

                                              1

                                              hour 

                                              Ingredients

                                              • 1 Lb Elbow Macaroni ($0.78)

                                              • 2 1/2 Cups Whole Milk ($1.69)

                                              • 12 Oz Evaporated Milk ($0.94)

                                              • 3 Cups Extra Sharp Cheddar Cheese ($1.98)

                                              • 1 Cup American Cheese ($1.39) (Singles are fine)

                                              • 1/2 Cup Gruyere Cheese ($3.69)

                                              • 1/4 tsp Garlic Powder ($1.29)

                                              • 1/4 tsp Dry Mustard ($3.39)

                                              • 1/2 tsp Paprika ($1.29)

                                              • A Dash of Cayenne Pepper ($2.39)

                                              • 1/2 tsp Black Pepper ($1.99)

                                              • 1 tsp Salt ($0.99)

                                              • 1/4 Cup Butter ($2.99)

                                              Directions

                                              • Spray crockpot with non-stick spray.
                                              • Rinse uncooked pasta along with the remaining ingredients and spices to the crockpot and stir to combine.
                                              • Place the cubed butter on top spreading it around.
                                              • Cover and cook on low for one hour. Remove the lid and stir to make sure the cheese cubes are melted, and pasta is cooked.
                                              • If not done, continue to cook every 15 minutes or so until macaroni and cheese is thick and creamy. Enjoy!
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                                              Budget Friendly Slow Cooker Macaroni and Cheese

                                              Servings

                                              4

                                              servings
                                              Prep time

                                              5

                                              minutes
                                              Cooking time

                                              1

                                              hour 

                                              Ingredients

                                              • 1 Lb Elbow Macaroni ($0.78)

                                              • 2 1/2 Cups Whole Milk ($1.69)

                                              • 12 Oz Evaporated Milk ($0.94)

                                              • 3 Cups Extra Sharp Cheddar Cheese ($1.98)

                                              • 1 Cup American Cheese ($1.39) (Singles are fine)

                                              • 1/2 Cup Gruyere Cheese ($3.69)

                                              • 1/4 tsp Garlic Powder ($1.29)

                                              • 1/4 tsp Dry Mustard ($3.39)

                                              • 1/2 tsp Paprika ($1.29)

                                              • A Dash of Cayenne Pepper ($2.39)

                                              • 1/2 tsp Black Pepper ($1.99)

                                              • 1 tsp Salt ($0.99)

                                              • 1/4 Cup Butter ($2.99)

                                              Directions

                                              • Spray crockpot with non-stick spray.
                                              • Rinse uncooked pasta along with the remaining ingredients and spices to the crockpot and stir to combine.
                                              • Place the cubed butter on top spreading it around.
                                              • Cover and cook on low for one hour. Remove the lid and stir to make sure the cheese cubes are melted, and pasta is cooked.
                                              • If not done, continue to cook every 15 minutes or so until macaroni and cheese is thick and creamy. Enjoy!
                                              .94)”],”jsonName”:”12 Oz Evaporated Milk (

                                              Budget Friendly Slow Cooker Macaroni and Cheese

                                              Servings

                                              4

                                              servings
                                              Prep time

                                              5

                                              minutes
                                              Cooking time

                                              1

                                              hour 

                                              Ingredients

                                              • 1 Lb Elbow Macaroni ($0.78)

                                              • 2 1/2 Cups Whole Milk ($1.69)

                                              • 12 Oz Evaporated Milk ($0.94)

                                              • 3 Cups Extra Sharp Cheddar Cheese ($1.98)

                                              • 1 Cup American Cheese ($1.39) (Singles are fine)

                                              • 1/2 Cup Gruyere Cheese ($3.69)

                                              • 1/4 tsp Garlic Powder ($1.29)

                                              • 1/4 tsp Dry Mustard ($3.39)

                                              • 1/2 tsp Paprika ($1.29)

                                              • A Dash of Cayenne Pepper ($2.39)

                                              • 1/2 tsp Black Pepper ($1.99)

                                              • 1 tsp Salt ($0.99)

                                              • 1/4 Cup Butter ($2.99)

                                              Directions

                                              • Spray crockpot with non-stick spray.
                                              • Rinse uncooked pasta along with the remaining ingredients and spices to the crockpot and stir to combine.
                                              • Place the cubed butter on top spreading it around.
                                              • Cover and cook on low for one hour. Remove the lid and stir to make sure the cheese cubes are melted, and pasta is cooked.
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                                              Budget Friendly Slow Cooker Macaroni and Cheese

                                              Servings

                                              4

                                              servings
                                              Prep time

                                              5

                                              minutes
                                              Cooking time

                                              1

                                              hour 

                                              Ingredients

                                              • 1 Lb Elbow Macaroni ($0.78)

                                              • 2 1/2 Cups Whole Milk ($1.69)

                                              • 12 Oz Evaporated Milk ($0.94)

                                              • 3 Cups Extra Sharp Cheddar Cheese ($1.98)

                                              • 1 Cup American Cheese ($1.39) (Singles are fine)

                                              • 1/2 Cup Gruyere Cheese ($3.69)

                                              • 1/4 tsp Garlic Powder ($1.29)

                                              • 1/4 tsp Dry Mustard ($3.39)

                                              • 1/2 tsp Paprika ($1.29)

                                              • A Dash of Cayenne Pepper ($2.39)

                                              • 1/2 tsp Black Pepper ($1.99)

                                              • 1 tsp Salt ($0.99)

                                              • 1/4 Cup Butter ($2.99)

                                              Directions

                                              • Spray crockpot with non-stick spray.
                                              • Rinse uncooked pasta along with the remaining ingredients and spices to the crockpot and stir to combine.
                                              • Place the cubed butter on top spreading it around.
                                              • Cover and cook on low for one hour. Remove the lid and stir to make sure the cheese cubes are melted, and pasta is cooked.
                                              • If not done, continue to cook every 15 minutes or so until macaroni and cheese is thick and creamy. Enjoy!
                                              .99)”],”jsonName”:”1 tsp Salt (

                                              Budget Friendly Slow Cooker Macaroni and Cheese

                                              Servings

                                              4

                                              servings
                                              Prep time

                                              5

                                              minutes
                                              Cooking time

                                              1

                                              hour 

                                              Ingredients

                                              • 1 Lb Elbow Macaroni ($0.78)

                                              • 2 1/2 Cups Whole Milk ($1.69)

                                              • 12 Oz Evaporated Milk ($0.94)

                                              • 3 Cups Extra Sharp Cheddar Cheese ($1.98)

                                              • 1 Cup American Cheese ($1.39) (Singles are fine)

                                              • 1/2 Cup Gruyere Cheese ($3.69)

                                              • 1/4 tsp Garlic Powder ($1.29)

                                              • 1/4 tsp Dry Mustard ($3.39)

                                              • 1/2 tsp Paprika ($1.29)

                                              • A Dash of Cayenne Pepper ($2.39)

                                              • 1/2 tsp Black Pepper ($1.99)

                                              • 1 tsp Salt ($0.99)

                                              • 1/4 Cup Butter ($2.99)

                                              Directions

                                              • Spray crockpot with non-stick spray.
                                              • Rinse uncooked pasta along with the remaining ingredients and spices to the crockpot and stir to combine.
                                              • Place the cubed butter on top spreading it around.
                                              • Cover and cook on low for one hour. Remove the lid and stir to make sure the cheese cubes are melted, and pasta is cooked.
                                              • If not done, continue to cook every 15 minutes or so until macaroni and cheese is thick and creamy. Enjoy!
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                                              Budget Friendly Slow Cooker Macaroni and Cheese

                                              Recipe by Best of Crock Foodie Team
                                              Servings

                                              4

                                              servings
                                              Prep time

                                              30

                                              minutes
                                              Cooking time

                                              40

                                              minutes
                                              Calories

                                              300

                                              kcal

                                              Ingredients

                                                Directions

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                                                  Budget Friendly Slow Cooker Macaroni and Cheese

                                                  Servings

                                                  4

                                                  servings
                                                  Prep time

                                                  5

                                                  minutes
                                                  Cooking time

                                                  1

                                                  hour 

                                                  Ingredients

                                                  • 1 Lb Elbow Macaroni ($0.78)

                                                  • 2 1/2 Cups Whole Milk ($1.69)

                                                  • 12 Oz Evaporated Milk ($0.94)

                                                  • 3 Cups Extra Sharp Cheddar Cheese ($1.98)

                                                  • 1 Cup American Cheese ($1.39) (Singles are fine)

                                                  • 1/2 Cup Gruyere Cheese ($3.69)

                                                  • 1/4 tsp Garlic Powder ($1.29)

                                                  • 1/4 tsp Dry Mustard ($3.39)

                                                  • 1/2 tsp Paprika ($1.29)

                                                  • A Dash of Cayenne Pepper ($2.39)

                                                  • 1/2 tsp Black Pepper ($1.99)

                                                  • 1 tsp Salt ($0.99)

                                                  • 1/4 Cup Butter ($2.99)

                                                  Directions

                                                  • Spray crockpot with non-stick spray.
                                                  • Rinse uncooked pasta along with the remaining ingredients and spices to the crockpot and stir to combine.
                                                  • Place the cubed butter on top spreading it around.
                                                  • Cover and cook on low for one hour. Remove the lid and stir to make sure the cheese cubes are melted, and pasta is cooked.
                                                  • If not done, continue to cook every 15 minutes or so until macaroni and cheese is thick and creamy. Enjoy!
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                                                  Budget Friendly Slow Cooker Macaroni and Cheese

                                                  Servings

                                                  4

                                                  servings
                                                  Prep time

                                                  5

                                                  minutes
                                                  Cooking time

                                                  1

                                                  hour 

                                                  Ingredients

                                                  • 1 Lb Elbow Macaroni ($0.78)

                                                  • 2 1/2 Cups Whole Milk ($1.69)

                                                  • 12 Oz Evaporated Milk ($0.94)

                                                  • 3 Cups Extra Sharp Cheddar Cheese ($1.98)

                                                  • 1 Cup American Cheese ($1.39) (Singles are fine)

                                                  • 1/2 Cup Gruyere Cheese ($3.69)

                                                  • 1/4 tsp Garlic Powder ($1.29)

                                                  • 1/4 tsp Dry Mustard ($3.39)

                                                  • 1/2 tsp Paprika ($1.29)

                                                  • A Dash of Cayenne Pepper ($2.39)

                                                  • 1/2 tsp Black Pepper ($1.99)

                                                  • 1 tsp Salt ($0.99)

                                                  • 1/4 Cup Butter ($2.99)

                                                  Directions

                                                  • Spray crockpot with non-stick spray.
                                                  • Rinse uncooked pasta along with the remaining ingredients and spices to the crockpot and stir to combine.
                                                  • Place the cubed butter on top spreading it around.
                                                  • Cover and cook on low for one hour. Remove the lid and stir to make sure the cheese cubes are melted, and pasta is cooked.
                                                  • If not done, continue to cook every 15 minutes or so until macaroni and cheese is thick and creamy. Enjoy!
                                                  .94)”],”jsonName”:”12 Oz Evaporated Milk (

                                                  Budget Friendly Slow Cooker Macaroni and Cheese

                                                  Servings

                                                  4

                                                  servings
                                                  Prep time

                                                  5

                                                  minutes
                                                  Cooking time

                                                  1

                                                  hour 

                                                  Ingredients

                                                  • 1 Lb Elbow Macaroni ($0.78)

                                                  • 2 1/2 Cups Whole Milk ($1.69)

                                                  • 12 Oz Evaporated Milk ($0.94)

                                                  • 3 Cups Extra Sharp Cheddar Cheese ($1.98)

                                                  • 1 Cup American Cheese ($1.39) (Singles are fine)

                                                  • 1/2 Cup Gruyere Cheese ($3.69)

                                                  • 1/4 tsp Garlic Powder ($1.29)

                                                  • 1/4 tsp Dry Mustard ($3.39)

                                                  • 1/2 tsp Paprika ($1.29)

                                                  • A Dash of Cayenne Pepper ($2.39)

                                                  • 1/2 tsp Black Pepper ($1.99)

                                                  • 1 tsp Salt ($0.99)

                                                  • 1/4 Cup Butter ($2.99)

                                                  Directions

                                                  • Spray crockpot with non-stick spray.
                                                  • Rinse uncooked pasta along with the remaining ingredients and spices to the crockpot and stir to combine.
                                                  • Place the cubed butter on top spreading it around.
                                                  • Cover and cook on low for one hour. Remove the lid and stir to make sure the cheese cubes are melted, and pasta is cooked.
                                                  • If not done, continue to cook every 15 minutes or so until macaroni and cheese is thick and creamy. Enjoy!
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                                                  Budget Friendly Slow Cooker Macaroni and Cheese

                                                  Servings

                                                  4

                                                  servings
                                                  Prep time

                                                  5

                                                  minutes
                                                  Cooking time

                                                  1

                                                  hour 

                                                  Ingredients

                                                  • 1 Lb Elbow Macaroni ($0.78)

                                                  • 2 1/2 Cups Whole Milk ($1.69)

                                                  • 12 Oz Evaporated Milk ($0.94)

                                                  • 3 Cups Extra Sharp Cheddar Cheese ($1.98)

                                                  • 1 Cup American Cheese ($1.39) (Singles are fine)

                                                  • 1/2 Cup Gruyere Cheese ($3.69)

                                                  • 1/4 tsp Garlic Powder ($1.29)

                                                  • 1/4 tsp Dry Mustard ($3.39)

                                                  • 1/2 tsp Paprika ($1.29)

                                                  • A Dash of Cayenne Pepper ($2.39)

                                                  • 1/2 tsp Black Pepper ($1.99)

                                                  • 1 tsp Salt ($0.99)

                                                  • 1/4 Cup Butter ($2.99)

                                                  Directions

                                                  • Spray crockpot with non-stick spray.
                                                  • Rinse uncooked pasta along with the remaining ingredients and spices to the crockpot and stir to combine.
                                                  • Place the cubed butter on top spreading it around.
                                                  • Cover and cook on low for one hour. Remove the lid and stir to make sure the cheese cubes are melted, and pasta is cooked.
                                                  • If not done, continue to cook every 15 minutes or so until macaroni and cheese is thick and creamy. Enjoy!
                                                  .99)”],”jsonName”:”1 tsp Salt (

                                                  Budget Friendly Slow Cooker Macaroni and Cheese

                                                  Servings

                                                  4

                                                  servings
                                                  Prep time

                                                  5

                                                  minutes
                                                  Cooking time

                                                  1

                                                  hour 

                                                  Ingredients

                                                  • 1 Lb Elbow Macaroni ($0.78)

                                                  • 2 1/2 Cups Whole Milk ($1.69)

                                                  • 12 Oz Evaporated Milk ($0.94)

                                                  • 3 Cups Extra Sharp Cheddar Cheese ($1.98)

                                                  • 1 Cup American Cheese ($1.39) (Singles are fine)

                                                  • 1/2 Cup Gruyere Cheese ($3.69)

                                                  • 1/4 tsp Garlic Powder ($1.29)

                                                  • 1/4 tsp Dry Mustard ($3.39)

                                                  • 1/2 tsp Paprika ($1.29)

                                                  • A Dash of Cayenne Pepper ($2.39)

                                                  • 1/2 tsp Black Pepper ($1.99)

                                                  • 1 tsp Salt ($0.99)

                                                  • 1/4 Cup Butter ($2.99)

                                                  Directions

                                                  • Spray crockpot with non-stick spray.
                                                  • Rinse uncooked pasta along with the remaining ingredients and spices to the crockpot and stir to combine.
                                                  • Place the cubed butter on top spreading it around.
                                                  • Cover and cook on low for one hour. Remove the lid and stir to make sure the cheese cubes are melted, and pasta is cooked.
                                                  • If not done, continue to cook every 15 minutes or so until macaroni and cheese is thick and creamy. Enjoy!
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