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Instant Pot Mac and Cheese

Amazingly delicious Instant Pot Mac and Cheese, made completely from scratch with NO Velveeta all in 20 minutes!

Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
20 mins
Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 749 kcal
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • 1 lb pasta I used cavatappi
  • 4 cups cold water or chicken broth
  • 12 oz evaporated milk 1 can
  • 1/4 cup softened salted butter
  • 1/4 cup all purpose flour
  • 16 oz assorted grated cheese see notes below
  • salt & pepper to taste
  • 1/8 teaspoon grated nutmeg
  • milk as needed

Instructions

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  1. Place pasta and cold water (or chicken broth) into pressure cooker. Do your best to create an even layer of pasta so its all mostly submerged. Add pressure cooker lid, lock into place, seal valve and cook 5 minutes under high pressure on "Beans/Chili" mode.
  2. While pasta is cooking, mix butter and flour together to create a paste.
  3. Quick release pressure once cooking cycle has completed and remove lid. Switch to Brown/Saute function. Pour in evaporated milk and the butter/flour mixture. Continuously stir until sauce thickens. 
  4. Sprinkle in grated cheeses, little by little, until it all has been incorporated. Add in splashes of milk as needed if macaroni and cheese gets too thick. (I probably used 1 cup total as I was stirring in the cheese.)
  5. Stir in nutmeg, taste and adjust seasonings as desired. Serve immediately.

Notes

  • I used a combination of grated white cheddar, gruyere and parmesan cheeses that I bought in blocks (by weight) and grated myself. You'll want to select and use 12 oz. of easily meltable cheeses for a smooth and creamy macaroni and cheese, and 4 oz of other, more flavored cheeses for best results.
  • Good meltable cheeses could include:
  • The other kinds of cheeses could include:
  • cheddar
  • white cheddar
  • gruyere
  • fontina
  • gouda
  • swiss
  • provolone
  • pepper jack
  • blue cheese
  • goat cheese
  • parmesan cheese
  • cream cheese

Nutrition Information

Calories 749kcal (37%) Carbohydrates 67g (22%) Protein 33g (66%) Fat 38g (58%) Saturated Fat 24g (120%) Cholesterol 116mg (39%) Sodium 610mg (25%) Potassium 414mg (12%) Fiber 3g (12%) Sugar 8g (16%) Vitamin A 1129IU (23%) Vitamin C 1mg (1%) Calcium 716mg (72%) Iron 2mg (11%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 6servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 749

% Daily Value*

Calories 749kcal 37%
Carbohydrates 67g 22%
Protein 33g 66%
Fat 38g 58%
Saturated Fat 24g 120%
Cholesterol 116mg 39%
Sodium 610mg 25%
Potassium 414mg 9%
Fiber 3g 12%
Sugar 8g 16%
Vitamin A 1129IU 23%
Vitamin C 1mg 1%
Calcium 716mg 72%
Iron 2mg 11%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.