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Instant Pot Bacon Mac & Cheese

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!

Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Additional Time
10 mins
Total Time
29 mins
Servings: 6
Calories: 802 kcal
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American

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

Instructions

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  1. Slice the bacon into small pieces.
  2. 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.
  3. Drain all but 2 tablespoons of bacon fat from the pot.
  4. Add the macaroni, water, 2 tablespoons of butter, onion powder, mustard, paprika and garlic powder to the pot. Stir to combine.
  5. Place the lid on the pot, turn the valve to seal and set to high pressure for 4 minutes.
  6. When the timer is complete and turn the dial to vent.
  7. When the pin has dropped remove the lid and stir the noodles.
  8. 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.
  9. Add remaining cream a little at a time until the sauce reaches your desired consistency.
  10. Serve topped with remaining bacon and sliced green onion or chopped parsley if desired.

Nutrition Information

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

% 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.