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Instant Pot Macaroni and Cheese {5 Minute Recipe!}
Instant Pot Macaroni And Cheese is creamy, cheesy, and can be made quickly and easily. It's filled with gooey cheese and is very versatile so you can add in all your favorite ingredients.
Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Total Time
9 mins
Servings: 8 servings
Calories: 453 kcal
Course:
Side Dish
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 16 ounces uncooked elbow macaroni
- 4 cups chicken broth (or water)
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 1 teaspoon hot pepper sauce
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 3 cups medium cheddar cheese (freshly shredded)
- 1 cup Half & Half (or milk or evaporated milk)
Instructions
- Add the macaroni, chicken broth, butter, hot sauce and spices to the instant pot.
- Cover and set manual pressure on high to 4 minutes.
- After it is finished, release using the quick release.
- Stir in the milk and then the cheese until creamy. Taste and adjust seasoning if needed.
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Notes
- Recipe notes: Use freshly shredded cheddar cheese from a cheese block as the pre-shredded may become grainy.
Nutrition Information
Serving
1serving
Calories
453kcal
(23%)
Carbohydrates
45g
(15%)
Protein
19g
(38%)
Fat
21g
(32%)
Saturated Fat
13g
(65%)
Cholesterol
63mg
(21%)
Sodium
1038mg
(43%)
Potassium
306mg
(9%)
Fiber
2g
(8%)
Sugar
2g
(4%)
Vitamin A
619IU
(12%)
Vitamin C
9mg
(10%)
Calcium
356mg
(36%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 8servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 453
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1serving | |
| Calories | 453kcal | 23% |
| Carbohydrates | 45g | 15% |
| Protein | 19g | 38% |
| Fat | 21g | 32% |
| Saturated Fat | 13g | 65% |
| Cholesterol | 63mg | 21% |
| Sodium | 1038mg | 43% |
| Potassium | 306mg | 7% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 2g | 4% |
| Vitamin A | 619IU | 12% |
| Vitamin C | 9mg | 10% |
| Calcium | 356mg | 36% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.