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Instant Pot Mac and Cheese Recipe (VIDEO)
A creamy and cheesy Instant Pot Mac and Cheese that is ready in less than 20 minutes! Macaroni and cheese in the instant pot is a quick and easy, family-favorite recipe that definitely satisfies a craving for this nostalgic comfort food.
Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Additional Time
10 mins
Total Time
19 mins
Servings: 8 people as a side dish
Calories: 448 kcal
Course:
Side Dish
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 4 cups water
- 1 lb elbow macaroni pasta
- 1 1/2 tsp fine sea salt
- 1 tsp ground mustard
- 1/2 tsp paprika
- 1/2 tsp garlic powder
- 2 Tbsp unsalted butter
- 12 oz Can evaporated Milk
- 2 cups shredded mild cheddar cheese
- 1 cup shredded Monterey jack cheese or Mozzarella
- freshly cracked black pepper optional for garnish
Instructions
- Into a 6-quart instant pot multi-cooker, add 4 cups water, macaroni pasta, salt, mustard, paprika, and garlic powder. Stir to combine.
- Add butter. Cover with the lid* and set the pressure cooker on manual high pressure for 4 minutes.
- After the cooking cycle is complete, follow the manufacturers guide for a quick release and wait until all of the pressure is released.** Turn off the instant pot.
- Stir in the evaporated milk right away.
- Add the cheese one cup at a time, stirring with each addition. Once the cheese is completely melted, season to taste and serve right away garnished with freshly cracked black pepper if desired. If a looser cheese sauce is preferred, stir in some hot water.***
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Notes
- *Follow the manufacturer's guide for locking the lid and proper use instructions.
- **Because this is a starchy food (and some pasta brands are more likely to sputter), it has the potential to sputter when releasing the steam. When releasing pressure, use an oven mitt for safety and you might have a paper towel handy to cover any sputtering. ***If you desire a thicker mac and cheese, cover and let it stand for 5 minutes or longer. The sauce will thicken up as the pasta rests and absorbs the liquid.
Nutrition Information
Calories
448kcal
(22%)
Carbs
47g
Protein
18g
(36%)
Fat
22g
(34%)
Saturated Fat
12g
(60%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
1g
Monounsaturated Fat
5g
Trans Fat
0.1g
Cholesterol
61mg
(20%)
Sodium
788mg
(33%)
Potassium
170mg
(5%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
4g
(8%)
Vitamin A
642IU
(13%)
Vitamin C
1mg
(1%)
Calcium
422mg
(42%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 8people as a side dish
Amount Per Serving
Calories 448
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 448kcal | 22% |
| Carbs | 47g | |
| Protein | 18g | 36% |
| Fat | 22g | 34% |
| Saturated Fat | 12g | 60% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 5g | 25% |
| Trans Fat | 0.1g | 5% |
| Cholesterol | 61mg | 20% |
| Sodium | 788mg | 33% |
| Potassium | 170mg | 4% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 4g | 8% |
| Vitamin A | 642IU | 13% |
| Vitamin C | 1mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 422mg | 42% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.