Instant Pot Bacon Mac & Cheese
User Reviews
5.0
6 reviews
Excellent
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Prep Time
15 mins
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Cook Time
15 mins
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Additional Time
10 mins
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Total Time
29 mins
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Servings
6
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Calories
802 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
American
Instant Pot Bacon Mac & Cheese
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Cooked in one pot and ready in about 30 minutes, this Instant Pot Mac & Cheese (with bacon) is the perfect meal any night of the week!
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Ingredients
- ½ Pound Bacon 8-10 Slices, sliced into pieces
- 1 lb elbow macaroni
- 4 cups water
- 4 tablespoons butter divided
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon dried mustard
- ½ teaspoons smoked paprika
- ½ teaspoons garlic powder
- ½ cup heavy cream
- 8 ounces sharp cheddar cheese shredded, 3 Cups
- 2.5 ounces Monterey jack cheese shredded, 1 cup
- 1.5 ounces Parmesan Cheese shredded 1/2 cup
- sliced green onions or chopped parsley, optional
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Instructions
- Slice the bacon into small pieces.
- Set the instant pot to saute and add the bacon. Cook until bacon is slightly crispy, then remove from the pot and drain on a paper towel lined plate.
- Drain all but 2 tablespoons of bacon fat from the pot.
- Add the macaroni, water, 2 tablespoons of butter, onion powder, mustard, paprika and garlic powder to the pot. Stir to combine.
- Place the lid on the pot, turn the valve to seal and set to high pressure for 4 minutes.
- When the timer is complete and turn the dial to vent.
- When the pin has dropped remove the lid and stir the noodles.
- Add the remaining butter, half of the cream and 1/3 of the cheese. Stir until cheese is melted and then add remaining cheese. Continue stirring until all the cheese is melted and then stir in ¾ of the bacon, reserving some for garnish.
- Add remaining cream a little at a time until the sauce reaches your desired consistency.
- Serve topped with remaining bacon and sliced green onion or chopped parsley if desired.
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Nutrition Information
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Calories
802kcal
(40%)
Carbohydrates
59g
(20%)
Protein
30g
(60%)
Fat
49g
(75%)
Saturated Fat
26g
(130%)
Trans Fat
1g
Cholesterol
127mg
(42%)
Sodium
749mg
(31%)
Potassium
326mg
(9%)
Fiber
3g
(12%)
Sugar
2g
(4%)
Vitamin A
1146IU
(23%)
Vitamin C
1mg
(1%)
Calcium
485mg
(49%)
Iron
2mg
(11%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 6Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 802 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 802kcal | 40% |
| Carbohydrates | 59g | 20% |
| Protein | 30g | 60% |
| Fat | 49g | 75% |
| Saturated Fat | 26g | 130% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 127mg | 42% |
| Sodium | 749mg | 31% |
| Potassium | 326mg | 7% |
| Fiber | 3g | 12% |
| Sugar | 2g | 4% |
| Vitamin A | 1146IU | 23% |
| Vitamin C | 1mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 485mg | 49% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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Overall Rating
5.0
6 reviews
Excellent
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