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Instant Pot Mac and Cheese

Instant pot mac and cheese is quick to throw together and is ready in just 15 minutes! We've also included 3 flavor variations for some fun twists on a classic family favorite comfort food!

Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Total Time
15 mins
Servings: 8
Calories: 410 kcal
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • 16 ounces elbow macaroni (about 4 cups)
  • 4 cups chicken broth
  • 2 tablespoons yellow mustard (stone ground)
  • 1 teaspoon black pepper
  • 3 cups shredded cheddar cheese
  • 1/2 cup heavy cream or half and half

Instructions

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  1. Add pasta, chicken broth, mustard, and black pepper to the bowl of an electric pressure cooker/Instant Pot. Stir until mustard is dissolved in the broth.
  2. Place lid on and make sure it is sealed and the pressure release valve is closed. Cook on manual setting "high pressure" for 5 minutes.
  3. After 5 minutes, turn the pressure release valve to the venting position for a quick release. Allow the steam to relase fully until lid can be easily removed.
  4. Remove lid and add in the 3 cups of shredded cheese and 1/2 cup of either heavy cream or half and half. For a richer mac and cheese, use heavy cream.
  5. Stir the cheeses, cream, and pasta until all the cheese has melted and it is creamy. If you feel that it is a little thicker than you would like, add in an extra 1/4 cup of cream.

Notes

Nutrition Information

Calories 410kcal (21%) Carbohydrates 44g (15%) Protein 19g (38%) Fat 17g (26%) Saturated Fat 10g (50%) Cholesterol 50mg (17%) Sodium 745mg (31%) Potassium 290mg (8%) Fiber 2g (8%) Sugar 2g (4%) Vitamin A 485IU (10%) Vitamin C 8mg (9%) Calcium 344mg (34%) Iron 1mg (6%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 8Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 410

% Daily Value*

Calories 410kcal 21%
Carbohydrates 44g 15%
Protein 19g 38%
Fat 17g 26%
Saturated Fat 10g 50%
Cholesterol 50mg 17%
Sodium 745mg 31%
Potassium 290mg 6%
Fiber 2g 8%
Sugar 2g 4%
Vitamin A 485IU 10%
Vitamin C 8mg 9%
Calcium 344mg 34%
Iron 1mg 6%

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