Instant Pot Creamy Macaroni & Cheese

Name: Instant Pot Creamy Macaroni & Cheese
Prep time: 3 min
Cook time: 6 min
Total time: 9 min
Yield: 8 serving
Ingredients: 1 lb elbow macaroni; 4 cups chicken broth; 3 tablespoon butter; 12 oz cheddar cheese, shredded (I use sharp); 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese, shredded; 1/2 cup sour cream; 1 1/2 teaspoon dry ground mustard; 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional)

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Prep Time
3 mins
Cook Time
3 mins
Total Time
9 mins
Servings
8
Calories
480 kcal
Course
Main Course, Lunch

Instant Pot Creamy Macaroni & Cheese

Zara Robertson

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With this Instant Pot Creamy Macaroni & Cheese, you can go from dry pasta to tasty, comfort food in just 10 minutes! Ditch the box and try this homemade version!

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Ingredients

Servings

1 lb elbow macaroni
4 cups chicken broth
3 tablespoon butter
12 oz cheddar cheese, shredded (I use sharp)
1/2 cup Parmesan cheese, shredded
1/2 cup sour cream
1 1/2 teaspoon dry ground mustard
1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional)

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Instructions

Combine the macaroni, broth, and butter in your Instant Pot.
Secure the lid, move valve to sealing position, and cook manual high pressure for 6 minutes.
Perform a quick release by moving the valve to venting position.
Open the pot and stir in the cheeses, sour cream, mustard, and cayenne pepper if using.
Allow mixture to sit for about 5 minutes to thicken. Serve and enjoy!

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Calories 480kcal (24%) Carbohydrates 44g (15%) Protein 21g (42%) Fat 24g (37%) Saturated Fat 15g (75%) Polyunsaturated Fat 1g Monounsaturated Fat 7g Trans Fat 1g Cholesterol 68mg (23%) Sodium 847mg (35%) Potassium 295mg (8%) Fiber 2g (8%) Sugar 2g (4%) Vitamin A 750IU (15%) Vitamin C 8mg (9%) Calcium 418mg (42%) Iron 1mg (6%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 8Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 480 kcal

% Daily Value*

Calories	480kcal	24%
Carbohydrates	44g	15%
Protein	21g	42%
Fat	24g	37%
Saturated Fat	15g	75%
Polyunsaturated Fat	1g	6%
Monounsaturated Fat	7g	35%
Trans Fat	1g	50%
Cholesterol	68mg	23%
Sodium	847mg	35%
Potassium	295mg	6%
Fiber	2g	8%
Sugar	2g	4%
Vitamin A	750IU	15%
Vitamin C	8mg	9%
Calcium	418mg	42%
Iron	1mg	6%