Instant Pot Mac and Cheese – 5 Ways
User Reviews
5.0
33 reviews
Excellent
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Prep Time
2 mins
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Cook Time
2 mins
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Total Time
6 mins
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Servings
6
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Calories
524 kcal
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Course
Main Course
Instant Pot Mac and Cheese – 5 Ways
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Kids and adults alike will LOVE this cheesy Instant Pot Mac and Cheese.
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Ingredients
- 450 g (16 oz) elbow macaroni
- 1 litre (4 cups) water
- 1.5 tsp salt or to taste
- 1.5 tbsp butter in cubes
- 150 g (1.5 cup) cheddar cheese
- 100 g (1 cup) Monterey jack
- 50 g (0.4 cup) Parmesan
- 250 ml (1 cup) warm milk
Instructions
- Add the macaroni, water, salt and butter into the Instant Pot insert.
- Shut, select manual high pressure, set the timer for 4 mins and cook.
- Let NPR (Natural Pressure Release) for 8 mins and then do a Quick Release and open.
- Quickly stir in the warm milk and cheeses, mix till melted, adjust seasoning, add any toppings or mix-ins and serve.
Evaporated Milk Version
- Replace the 1 cup warm milk with 1 cup warm evaporated milk.
Pesto Version
- Add 4 heaped tbsp pesto at the end.
Ham Version
- Add 100g (2/3 cup) ham cut into smaller bits at the end.
Peas Version
- Add 160g (1 cup) cooked peas at the end.
Notes
- You can use a pasta of your choice, but not gluten-free pasta (as it will not hold together).
- The total cook time does not include the time it takes for the Instant Pot to get to pressure. Plan for additional time.
Nutrition Information
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Calories
524kcal
(26%)
Carbohydrates
58g
(19%)
Protein
24g
(48%)
Fat
20g
(31%)
Saturated Fat
12g
(60%)
Cholesterol
58mg
(19%)
Sodium
1007mg
(42%)
Potassium
267mg
(8%)
Fiber
2g
(8%)
Sugar
4g
(8%)
Vitamin A
600IU
(12%)
Calcium
466mg
(47%)
Iron
1.3mg
(7%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 6Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 524 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 524kcal | 26% |
| Carbohydrates | 58g | 19% |
| Protein | 24g | 48% |
| Fat | 20g | 31% |
| Saturated Fat | 12g | 60% |
| Cholesterol | 58mg | 19% |
| Sodium | 1007mg | 42% |
| Potassium | 267mg | 6% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 4g | 8% |
| Vitamin A | 600IU | 12% |
| Calcium | 466mg | 47% |
| Iron | 1.3mg | 7% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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5.0
33 reviews
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