3.6 from 72 votes
Instant Pot Creamy Macaroni & Cheese
This Instant Pot Creamy Macaroni & Cheese cooks elbow macaroni directly in chicken broth along with butter, yielding tender pasta infused with flavor. Sharp cheddar and Parmesan cheeses combined with sour cream and dry mustard create a rich, creamy sauce with a mild tang and a hint of warmth from optional cayenne pepper. The method is hands-off once pressure cooking starts, ideal for a filling comfort dish.
Prep Time
3 mins
Cook Time
6 mins
Total Time
9 mins
Servings:
8
Calories:
480 kcal
Course:
Main Course, Lunch
Ingredients
- 1 lb elbow macaroni
- 4 cups chicken broth
- 3 tablespoon butter
- 12 oz cheddar cheese shredded, 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
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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Nutrition Information
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%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 8 Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 480
% 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% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.