Instant Pot Mac and Cheese
User Reviews
4.6
48 reviews
Excellent
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Prep Time
10 mins
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Cook Time
10 mins
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Total Time
30 mins
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Servings
4 servings
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Calories
694 kcal
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Course
Main Course
Instant Pot Mac and Cheese
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Easy and tasty 5 ingredient Instant Pot Mac and Cheese is the creamy, cheesy pasta of your dreams done in half the time. It makes a great, comforting side on cold days and busy days and basically any day you're feeling a mac and cheese craving.
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Ingredients
- 5 cups macaroni noodles or small shells
- 6 cups water
- 2 teaspoons salt more to taste, divided
- 1 cup heavy cream OR fat free half and half OR whole milk
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- 1 ½ cups freshly grated sharp cheddar or white cheddar cheese
Instructions
- In your Instant Pot/pressure cooker, combine uncooked noodles, water, and 1 teaspoon salt.
- Put the lid on and slide it into the locked position. Turn the vent to the SEALED position, and set the pot to MANUAL or PRESSURE COOK on HIGH for 5 minutes.
- Turn the valve to VENT position and remove the lid once the float valve drops.
- Drain excess water from the pot, then stir in the heavy cream (or milk) and the cheese and stir gently until cheese is completely melted.
- Add remaining salt and pepper, taste, and add more as needed. Serve immediately.
Notes
- For richer, creamier mac and cheese, use the heavy cream.
- For best results, use freshly grated cheddar cheese, not pre-shredded cheese. Pre-shredded cheese has a powder coating that prevents it from sticking together in the bag, but also keeps it from melting as smoothly. For the smoothest, creamiest cheese sauce be sure to grate the cheese yourself - it's worth it!
Nutrition Information
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Calories
694kcal
(35%)
Carbohydrates
101g
(34%)
Protein
30g
(60%)
Fat
18g
(28%)
Saturated Fat
10g
(50%)
Cholesterol
50mg
(17%)
Sodium
314mg
(13%)
Potassium
414mg
(12%)
Fiber
4g
(16%)
Sugar
7g
(14%)
Vitamin A
521IU
(10%)
Calcium
411mg
(41%)
Iron
2mg
(11%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 694 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 694kcal | 35% |
| Carbohydrates | 101g | 34% |
| Protein | 30g | 60% |
| Fat | 18g | 28% |
| Saturated Fat | 10g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 50mg | 17% |
| Sodium | 314mg | 13% |
| Potassium | 414mg | 9% |
| Fiber | 4g | 16% |
| Sugar | 7g | 14% |
| Vitamin A | 521IU | 10% |
| Calcium | 411mg | 41% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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Overall Rating
4.6
48 reviews
Excellent
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