Mexican Macaroni and Cheese recipe, an EASY crockpot mac and cheese recipe with little prep and perfect for a quick family meal! Add your fave toppings!
This is a sponsored post written by me on behalf of Crystal Farms Cheese for IZEA. All opinions are 100% mine. (For your shopping convenience, this post contains affiliate links.)
Oh boy, I’m so in love with this Slow Cooker Mexican Macaroni and Cheese and I know you’re going to love it too! I’ve teamed up with Crystal Farms to bring you a fast and easy slow cooker recipe that is perfect for a busy weeknight that the whole family will enjoy! Plus, I have a fun giveaway today and one lucky person will win a brand new slow cooker! Woo hoo!
You probably know by now, I LOVE cheese. You may also know that I LOVE my slow cooker. I was really excited to come up with a family friendly recipe for Crystal Farms Cheese. Crystal Farms Cheese comes from Lake Mills, Wisconsin and since I’m a midwest girl, you know midwest cheese is the best! :)
Crystal Farms cheese is natural with only a few preservatives, a great source of calcium, and naturally gluten-free. They have a wide variety of cheeses in the refrigerated dairy section of your nearby grocery store so be sure to check out their great flavors and blends.
For this Mexican Mac & Cheese recipe, I decided to use Crystal Farms Mexican Taco Cheese Blend that contains several varieties of cheese and taco seasoning. Since the cheese also has taco seasoning, that’s one less ingredient to remember to buy at the store!
This Slow Cooker Mexican Macaroni and Cheese is the perfect mac and cheese recipe for a busy night. My whole family enjoyed it even my kids. Did I mention there’s only 6 ingredients? Most of the ingredients you probably already have around the house. Now that my kids are back in school it’s a great weeknight meal that I can prep in just a few minutes.
My kids loved adding their own favorite toppings such as guacamole, tortilla chips, sour cream, chopped onion, and salsa. You can certainly adjust the ingredients and toppings based on your family’s likes and dislikes as well as diet and allergy concerns. I would add more veggies next time such as onions and peppers with all the other ingredients in your crock-pot, but not sure my kids would agree. :) I hope you enjoy it!
Hope you enjoy!
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Slow Cooker Mexican Macaroni and Cheese Recipe
Ingredients
- 1 (12 oz.) can evaporated milk
- 1 cup milk
- 1/2 cup salsa
- 3 cups Crystal Farms Mexican Taco Cheese Blend shredded cheese
- 1 pound precooked crumbled beef
- 8 ounces small uncooked pasta (such as Pipettes)
- Toppings (optional): sour cream, salsa, chopped onion, tortilla chips, cilantro, guacamole
Instructions
- Mix together evaporated milk, milk, and salsa in the bottom of a slow cooker. Mix in cheese, precooked beef, and pasta making sure the pasta is covered. Cover, and set on low for 1 hour.
- After 1 hour, uncover, stir quickly. Recover and cook an additional 30-45 minutes or until pasta is cooked through.
- Serve with favorite toppings.
Notes
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This is a sponsored post written by me on behalf of Crystal Farms Cheese for IZEA. All opinions are 100% mine.
Kim says
Hi! Looks delish. Do you think subbing in a can or two of black beans would work. If so, reco’ed amounts? With juice or strained? Looking for a meat free alternative.
Lisa Huff says
Hi Kim! I’m assuming you mean instead of the ground meat? I have not tried it but I don’t see why it wouldn’t. I think I’d go with 2 cans of strained beans.
Holly Waterfall says
Ultimate comfort food! We have southwestern food at LEAST once a week, and I’m always looking for a slow-cooker meal to throw in, so this would be perfect!
Erin @ The Spiffy Cookie says
I haven’t had good luck with slow cooker mac and cheese but this one looks like a winner.
Liz @ I Heart Vegetables says
This sounds delicious! I’ve been looking for more vegetarian friendly slow cooker recipes! My husband would love this as well :) And we usually buy Crystal Farms cheese! :)