Instant Pot Macaroni and Cheese

Name: Instant Pot Macaroni and Cheese
Prep time: 2 min
Cook time: 4 min
Total time: 10 min
Yield: 8 serving
Ingredients: 1 pound elbow macaroni; 1 teaspoon mustard powder; 1 teaspoon onion powder; ½ teaspoon garlic powder; 1 teaspoon salt; ⅛ teaspoon black pepper; 4 tablespoons salted butter; ½ teaspoon Red Hot Sauce; 4 cups water; ½ cup heavy cream; 1 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese; 1 cup mozzarella cheese

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Prep Time
2 mins
Cook Time
2 mins
Additional Time
4 mins
Total Time
10 mins
Servings
8
Calories
357 kcal
Course
Side Dish, Main Course
Cuisine
American

Instant Pot Macaroni and Cheese

Phillip Golden

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Belly-up to a comforting bowl of creamy mouth-watering Instant Pot Macaroni and Cheese that is made in under 10 minutes. Perfect weeknight meal that can be paired with a store bought rotisserie chicken!

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Ingredients

Servings

1 pound elbow macaroni
1 teaspoon mustard powder
1 teaspoon onion powder
½ teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon salt
⅛ teaspoon black pepper
4 tablespoons salted butter
½ teaspoon Red Hot Sauce
4 cups water
½ cup heavy cream
1 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese
1 cup mozzarella cheese

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Instructions

Place the elbow macaroni, ground mustard, onion powder, garlic powder, salt, black pepper, butter, hot sauce, and water in a 6-quart Instant Pot. Close the lid, making sure the pressure valve is in the “sealing” position.
Set the Instant Pot to “manual” and cook for 4 minutes.
As soon as the Instant Pot beeps, carefully release the pressure from the pot. Remove the lid and stir the noodles.
Then stir in the heavy cream, cheddar cheese, and mozzarella cheese.
Stir until melted, then serve immediately.

Notes

Water - You will have a tiny bit of water in the Instant Pot and that is okay. No need to drain any excess water.
Keeping Warm - You can also keep the macaroni and cheese on the “warm” mode and wait to serve it for up to an hour. However, if you do this you might need to add additional cream. This recipe is perfect for entertaining with.
Toppings - Spice up the mac and cheese and add on some toppings like crispy bacon, pancetta, Grated Parmesan or Romano cheese., bread crumbs, mix in peas or even broccoli. The sky is the limit.
Storage - Store leftovers of mac and cheese in an air tight container in the refrigerator.

Nutrition Information

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Serving 1c Calories 357kcal (18%) Carbohydrates 43g (14%) Protein 11g (22%) Fat 15g (23%) Saturated Fat 9g (45%) Polyunsaturated Fat 1g Monounsaturated Fat 4g Trans Fat 1g Cholesterol 46mg (15%) Sodium 453mg (19%) Potassium 157mg (4%) Fiber 2g (8%) Sugar 2g (4%) Vitamin A 488IU (10%) Vitamin C 1mg (1%) Calcium 100mg (10%) Iron 1mg (6%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 8Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 357 kcal

% Daily Value*

Serving	1c
Calories	357kcal	18%
Carbohydrates	43g	14%
Protein	11g	22%
Fat	15g	23%
Saturated Fat	9g	45%
Polyunsaturated Fat	1g	6%
Monounsaturated Fat	4g	20%
Trans Fat	1g	50%
Cholesterol	46mg	15%
Sodium	453mg	19%
Potassium	157mg	3%
Fiber	2g	8%
Sugar	2g	4%
Vitamin A	488IU	10%
Vitamin C	1mg	1%
Calcium	100mg	10%
Iron	1mg	6%