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Instant Pot Mac and Cheese

This Instant Pot Mac and Cheese goes from pot to table in under 30 minutes, and is SO creamy and delicious! This macaroni and cheese is WAY better than the boxed stuff, and perfect as a side or main dish!

Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Total Time
20 mins
Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 538 kcal
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • 1 Tablespoon butter
  • 1/2 cup finely diced onion
  • 2 cloves minced garlic 
  • 3 cups water
  • 12 oz dry elbow macaroni pasta
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • pepper to taste
  • 1 12 oz can evaporated milk (full fat)
  • 3 heaping cups shredded cheddar cheese (I prefer sharp cheddar)

Instructions

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  1. Turn Instant Pot to sauté and melt the butter. Add in the onions and cook until soft, about 2-3 minutes. Add in the garlic and cook for one additional minute, stirring constantly to prevent garlic from burning.
  2. Pour in the water, dry macaroni, salt, and pepper to taste. Stir everything together then place the lid on the Instant Pot and turn the valve to "sealing." Cook over manual high pressure for 4 minutes.
  3. When the time is up, perform a quick release and flip the valve to "venting" to release the steam. Once the steam is completely released and the pin has dropped, open the lid and stir the noodles. Turn the pot to sauté again, and pour in the evaporated milk and half of the shredded cheese. Cook for about 5 minutes until thick and creamy. Stir very often to keep the noodles from sticking to the bottom of the pot.
  4. Hit "cancel" to turn off the heat, then add in the rest of the cheese. Stir well and serve. Enjoy!

Nutrition Information

Calories 538kcal (27%) Carbohydrates 50g (17%) Protein 25g (50%) Fat 25g (38%) Saturated Fat 15g (75%) Cholesterol 80mg (27%) Sodium 825mg (34%) Potassium 373mg (11%) Fiber 2g (8%) Sugar 8g (16%) Vitamin A 760IU (15%) Vitamin C 2.4mg (3%) Calcium 576mg (58%) Iron 1.2mg (7%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 6servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 538

% Daily Value*

Calories 538kcal 27%
Carbohydrates 50g 17%
Protein 25g 50%
Fat 25g 38%
Saturated Fat 15g 75%
Cholesterol 80mg 27%
Sodium 825mg 34%
Potassium 373mg 8%
Fiber 2g 8%
Sugar 8g 16%
Vitamin A 760IU 15%
Vitamin C 2.4mg 3%
Calcium 576mg 58%
Iron 1.2mg 7%

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