5.0 from 3 votes
Instant Pot Macaroni and Cheese
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!
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
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
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.
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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
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
% 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% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.