Photo: Stouffer's Mac & Cheese box, bowl of macaroni and stainless-steel slow cooker on wood table

Macaroni & Cheese Slow Cooker Instructions

Name: Macaroni & Cheese Slow Cooker Instructions
Prep time: 5 s
Cook time: 240 s
Total time: 245 s
Yield: 5
Cuisine: American

Official STOUFFER'S®

Level

Easy

Prep

5 min

Cook

4 hr

Servings

Makes 5 servings

How to cook Stouffer's mac and cheese in a slow cooker

These are the official slow cooker heating instructions for STOUFFER'S® Macaroni & Cheese Family Size (40 oz). This method does not make the dish from scratch. It is a hands-free way to heat a frozen tray of Stouffer's mac and cheese in your slow cooker, so it comes out creamy and evenly hot without turning on the oven.

Cook on high for 4 hours or on low for 5 hours. The Mac and Cheese is done when it reaches an internal temperature of 165°F.

You need an oval slow cooker, not round, with at least a 6-quart capacity so the frozen tray sits flat on the bottom. No prep beyond removing the tray from the box, just place it in the cooker and walk away.

Why use a slow cooker for Stouffer's mac and cheese?

This method frees up your oven for other dishes and requires no attention while it cooks. It is suitable for potlucks, game days, holiday gatherings and busy weeknights when you want a hot, comforting main dish ready without any hands-on effort. The slow, even heat keeps the macaroni tender and the cheese sauce rich and creamy from edge to center.

INGREDIENTS

STOUFFER'S® KEY INGREDIENT

Box of Macaroni & Cheese with a plate and dish of mac & cheese on a table near the product name and "100% REAL CHEESE" label.

Frozen Macaroni & Cheese

(Family Size)

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Stouffer's Macaroni & Cheese Family Size (40 oz)

MAKE IT

Step 1

Instructions: For food safety and quality, follow these Slow Cooker Cooking Instructions:

Tip: It is recommended to use an oval cooker (not round) of at least 6-quarts so that the tray sits flat on the bottom of the cooker.

HIGH HEAT

From Frozen: Remove tray from box, and place entire tray in slow cooker (do not vent). Set cooker to High heat setting and cook for 4 hours (undisturbed).

LOW HEAT

From Frozen: Remove tray from box, and place entire tray in slow cooker. Set cooker to Low heat setting and cook for 5 hours (undisturbed).

Will be hot! Ensure product reaches an internal temperature of 165°F. Cooking time may need adjusting.

Remove tray carefully out of slow cooker to serve. When removing tray, take caution and wear oven mitts or use hot pads to carefully lift tray out of slow cooker.