Easy Instant Pot Mac and Cheese
User Reviews
4.9
24 reviews
Excellent
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Prep Time
5 mins
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Cook Time
5 mins
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Additional Time
10 mins
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Total Time
10 mins
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Servings
8 servings
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Calories
384 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
American
Easy Instant Pot Mac and Cheese
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Creamy Instant Pot Mac and Cheese is the easiest dish to make, yet the most delicious! Made entirely using the instant pot, and ready in under 30 minutes for a quick and delicious dinner.
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Ingredients
Cook the Pasta:
- 1 lb elbow macaroni dry
- 4 tablespoons butter unsalted
- 4 1/2 cups cups water
- 1 teaspoon dry mustard
- 1/2 teaspoon thyme
- 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes optional
Cheese:
- 4 oz cream cheese softened and cubed
- 1 cup milk warm
- 1/2 cup heavy whipping cream warm
- 2-3 cups cheddar cheese shredded
- 1 cup parmesan shredded
Garnish:
- 10 lices thick cut cooked bacon optional
Instructions
- Add all the ingredients from the "Cook the Pasta" list to the pot. Stir to combine.
- Cover and seal the lid. Make sure the valve points to Sealed. Adjust time to 5 minutes on High Pressure.
- Once Instant Pot beeps to show that it's done, wait 5 minutes and after that do a quick release, by changing the position of the valve to Vent. Carefully remove cover and stir.
- With the pressure cooker on Warm, add the cream cheese, warm milk, warm cream, 2 cups of cheddar cheese and parmesan cheese until fully melted. If you want, stir in the remaining 1 cup of shredded cheddar cheese.
- If the sauce is too thick you can stir in more warm milk.
- Turn off Instant Pot.
- If desired, top Mac and cheese with cooked bacon before serving.
Nutrition Information
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Calories
384kcal
(19%)
Carbohydrates
44g
(15%)
Protein
21g
(42%)
Fat
13g
(20%)
Saturated Fat
6g
(30%)
Cholesterol
24mg
(8%)
Sodium
503mg
(21%)
Potassium
254mg
(7%)
Fiber
2g
(8%)
Sugar
5g
(10%)
Vitamin A
582IU
(12%)
Vitamin C
1mg
(1%)
Calcium
353mg
(35%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 8servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 384 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 384kcal | 19% |
| Carbohydrates | 44g | 15% |
| Protein | 21g | 42% |
| Fat | 13g | 20% |
| Saturated Fat | 6g | 30% |
| Cholesterol | 24mg | 8% |
| Sodium | 503mg | 21% |
| Potassium | 254mg | 5% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 5g | 10% |
| Vitamin A | 582IU | 12% |
| Vitamin C | 1mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 353mg | 35% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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Overall Rating
4.9
24 reviews
Excellent
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