5 from 6 votes
Instant Pot Mac and Cheese
This easy mac and cheese recipes comes together in the instant pot in 15 minutes!
Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
15 mins
Servings:
8
servings
Calories:
481 kcal
Course:
Main Course
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 16 ounces elbow macaroni (about 4 cups uncooked)
- 4 cups water or chicken broth
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- 4 tablespoons butter unsalted
- 1 cup sharp cheddar cheese grated
- 1 cup gruyere cheese grated
- 1/2 cup gouda grated
- 1/2 cup fontina cheese grated
- 1/2 cup milk
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg (optional)
- salt to taste, kosher salt
- black pepper to taste, kosher salt
Instructions
- Add the uncooked macaroni, water and salt to the Instant Pot. Attach the lid and ensure that the valve is in the "sealing" position. Set the timer for 4 minutes. When the timer finishes, release the pressure manually by switching the valve to the "venting" position. Be careful, the valve with steam and may splatter.
- Next, add the butter, cheese, milk, garlic powder and nutmeg. Switch the Instant Pot to the Saute function and stir until the cheese is fully melted. Season with additional salt and pepper, if desired.
- Serve immediately.
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Notes
- SUBSTITUTIONS
- STORAGE
- Store any leftover mac and cheese in an airtight container in the fridge for up to two days.
- Macaroni: Elbow macaroni is standard, but another type of short pasta like shells or cavatappi works great too.
- Cheese: The combination of cheeses in this recipe results in the creamiest, cheesiest texture and flavor. You can substitute one of the cheeses with another one of your favorite cheeses.
- Store any leftover mac and cheese in an airtight container in the fridge for up to two days.
Nutrition Information
Calories
481kcal
(24%)
Carbohydrates
44g
(15%)
Protein
22g
(44%)
Fat
24g
(37%)
Saturated Fat
14g
(70%)
Trans Fat
1g
(50%)
Cholesterol
76mg
(25%)
Sodium
638mg
(27%)
Potassium
201mg
(4%)
Fiber
2g
(8%)
Sugar
3g
(6%)
Vitamin A
656IU
(13%)
Vitamin C
1mg
(1%)
Calcium
452mg
(45%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 8 servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 481
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 481kcal | 24% |
| Carbohydrates | 44g | 15% |
| Protein | 22g | 44% |
| Fat | 24g | 37% |
| Saturated Fat | 14g | 70% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 76mg | 25% |
| Sodium | 638mg | 27% |
| Potassium | 201mg | 4% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 3g | 6% |
| Vitamin A | 656IU | 13% |
| Vitamin C | 1mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 452mg | 45% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.