Instant Pot Pumpkin Mac and Cheese
User Reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Excellent
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Prep Time
10 mins
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Cook Time
10 mins
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Servings
8
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Calories
446 kcal
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Course
Main Course, Dinner
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Cuisine
American
Instant Pot Pumpkin Mac and Cheese
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Instant Pot Pumpkin Mac and Cheese is a delectable fall version of everyone's favorite comfort food!
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Ingredients
Pumpkin Mac and Cheese Ingredients;
- 1 pound elbow macaroni pasta
- 4 cups water
- 1 cup pumpkin puree
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 tablespoon butter cubed
- 3/4 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice
- salt to taste
- 2 1/2 cups grated sharp cheddar cheese
- 1/4 cup grated parmesan
- 2/3 cup warm milk
- 1/3 cup heavy cream
Optional Toppings;
- 1/4 cup chopped toasted pecans
- 2 tablespoons chopped chives
Instructions
- Add the macaroni, water, salt into the Instant Pot insert.
- Top with pumpkin purée, butter, onion powder, and pumpkin pie spice but do not mix
- Place lid on the Instant Pot, turn the valve to sealing, and select pressure cook (or manual) high pressure, for 4 minutes.
- Allow for a Natural Pressure Release (NPR) of 5 minutes and then do a Quick Pressure Release (cover the vent as it will spurt everywhere).
- Open the lid and quickly stir in the cheeses, warm milk, and cream. mix until combined and cheese is melted, then adjust seasonings, add any toppings or mix-ins, and serve.
Notes
- Do not mix the pumpkin in before cooking or you will end up with the dreaded burn notice.
- For extra flavor, you can use reduced-salt chicken broth or vegetable broth instead of water. Just keep an eye on the amount of salt you add in then.
- Keep the time under pressure to 4 minutes, any longer than that you will probably end up with mushy pasta.
- Use store-bought shredded or grated cheese to save some time on this meal.
- You don't need to add two different kinds of cheese; it's fine to use one if that is what you have. Or change out the types of cheese to suit your taste.
- Cooking time does not include the time it takes for the Instant Pot to come up to pressure or for the pressure to release.
Nutrition Information
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Calories
446kcal
(22%)
Carbohydrates
46g
(15%)
Protein
17g
(34%)
Fat
22g
(34%)
Saturated Fat
12g
(60%)
Cholesterol
59mg
(20%)
Sodium
331mg
(14%)
Potassium
146mg
(4%)
Fiber
2g
(8%)
Sugar
2g
(4%)
Vitamin A
5402IU
(108%)
Vitamin C
2mg
(2%)
Calcium
334mg
(33%)
Iron
2mg
(11%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 8Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 446 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 446kcal | 22% |
| Carbohydrates | 46g | 15% |
| Protein | 17g | 34% |
| Fat | 22g | 34% |
| Saturated Fat | 12g | 60% |
| Cholesterol | 59mg | 20% |
| Sodium | 331mg | 14% |
| Potassium | 146mg | 3% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 2g | 4% |
| Vitamin A | 5402IU | 108% |
| Vitamin C | 2mg | 2% |
| Calcium | 334mg | 33% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
Genuine Reviews
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Overall Rating
5.0
3 reviews
Excellent
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