Crock Pot Mac and Cheese

Easy Crock Pot Mac and Cheese

This Crock Pot Mac and Cheese Recipe is sponsored by Cabot Cheese and Vermont Tourism, all opinions are 100% my own.

With summer drawing to a close and school getting ready to kick off again, it’s time to start thinking about cozy (and easy) dinner ideas like this Crock Pot Mac and Cheese recipe!

This recipe was inspired by my recent trip to Vermont, where I teamed up with Cabot Cheese and got to learn about the farm families who own the Co-op and about the process of making this delicious cheese from cow to creamery to consumer.

And by simple, I pretty much mean grating some delicious Cabot cheese and throwing everything in the slow cooker for an hour and a half or so. Yeah… THAT easy!

Ingredients for Crock Pot Mac and Cheese

Cabot Unsalted Butter
Cabot Alpine Cheddar
Cabot Coly Jack Cheese
Heavy Cream
Whole Milk
Garlic Powder
Ground Mustard
Sea Salt
Ground White Pepper
Large Elbow Macaroni

Yes, I’m a firm believer in cheddar cheese when it comes to my mac and cheese, but I always love adding at least one other cheese variety to the mix and in this case, it was Colby Jack!

A favorite of cheese-loving cooks, our yummy Lactose-Free Colby Jack is actually a blend of two of cheddar’s close relatives: Colby and Monterey Jack. You’ll see on the surface of our 8-ounce Dairy Bar that the two cheeses are marbled together in perfect harmony.

Growing up in rural Maine, I have a strong appreciation for farming and agriculture. So this wasn’t my first time on a dairy farm, but my time on the Kayhart Brothers Dairy Farm in West Addison, VT was quite different than previous experiences.

Kayhart Brothers Dairy is one of the largest family-run milk producers in Vermont and their farm even stretches across Lake Champlain and into Upstate New York. It was fascinating to see and learn about the technology used in such a large operation.

Tim and Steve Kayhart shared their family’s story with us and gave us a tour of the farm where we got to watch the milking process and meet some of the cows.

These animals were so interesting to watch as they went through the milking process and the fresh calves were so adorable!

It was a really cool experience to see where our favorite cheeses come from in person! It just goes to show that the best dairy products come from the happiest and healthiest cows.

But a quality dairy brand is more than cared-for cows; it’s the human employees’ dedication that also makes the best products. Since 1919, Cabot’s 1,000 farm families have been passionate about their cows, their craft, and of course, their cheese!

In fact, this company started the world’s first dairy co-operative, and together, they work hard to continue improving upon sustainable production practices.

Cabot Creamery is even a Certified B Corporation, meaning that a non-profit third party gave them this seal of approval for their high standards of social and environmental responsibility.

How To Make Crock Pot Mac and Cheese

1. Add butter, cheese, cream, milk, and seasonings to a slow cooker.
2. Cook on high until the cheese has mostly melted.
3. Add in the macaroni.
4. Cook on high or until the macaroni is tender.
5. Stir frequently to prevent burning.

This mac and cheese is delicious, gorgeous, and SO SO easy! I had never even thought to make mac and cheese in a crock pot before, but it’s so much easier than stovetop. And YES, I’ll take ALL the Cabot Cheese!

– Sues

I love that I can feel good about buying Cabot products, not to mention they’re delicious! So it’s really no wonder that I use them as the star ingredient in my Crock Pot Mac and Cheese!

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