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31 Instant Pot & Slow Cooker Holiday Recipes| Creamy Instant Pot Mac and Cheese
Use a combination of sharp cheddar with creamy white cheeses to create a mac and cheese with plenty of cheese flavor but won't become chalky.
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
15 mins
Servings: 10
Calories: 583 kcal
Course:
Main Course
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 1 pound macaroni pasta , such as shells or cavatappi
- 4 cups water
- 4 tablespoons butter
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1 teaspoon ground mustard
- ½ teaspoon garlic salt , optional
- 1 5- ounce Can evaporated Milk
- 4 cups shredded medium or sharp cheddar cheese
- 2 cups soft white cheese such as gouda , Swiss, fontina, or provolone
Instructions
- In the insert of an Instant Pot or pressure cooker, add the macaroni, water, butter, kosher salt, ground mustard and garlic salt. Cook in the pressure cooker for 5 minutes on high, then quick release. Add the evaporated milk and half of the cheeses and use a wooden spoon to vigorously stir until the cheeses have melted then repeat with the rest of the cheese, stirring until the sauce is creamy. Add any additional toppings or mix-ins below at this time. Serve warm.
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Nutrition Information
Calories
583kcal
(29%)
Carbohydrates
37g
(12%)
Protein
30g
(60%)
Fat
35g
(54%)
Saturated Fat
22g
(110%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
1g
Monounsaturated Fat
10g
Trans Fat
1g
Cholesterol
118mg
(39%)
Sodium
1083mg
(45%)
Potassium
257mg
(7%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
4g
(8%)
Vitamin A
900IU
(18%)
Vitamin C
1mg
(1%)
Calcium
716mg
(72%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 10Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 583
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 583kcal | 29% |
| Carbohydrates | 37g | 12% |
| Protein | 30g | 60% |
| Fat | 35g | 54% |
| Saturated Fat | 22g | 110% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 10g | 50% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 118mg | 39% |
| Sodium | 1083mg | 45% |
| Potassium | 257mg | 5% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 4g | 8% |
| Vitamin A | 900IU | 18% |
| Vitamin C | 1mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 716mg | 72% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.