Pressure Cooker Mac and Cheese with Smoked Sausage
User Reviews
3.7
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Prep Time
5 mins
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Cook Time
10 mins
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Total Time
15 mins
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Servings
8
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Calories
724 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
American
Pressure Cooker Mac and Cheese with Smoked Sausage
Description
This recipe uses an electric pressure cooker to cook uncooked macaroni with water and seasonings, including dry mustard powder, salt, and black pepper, producing tender noodles in minutes. Separately browned smoked sausage slices provide a savory, smoky contrast. After quick-releasing the pressure, evaporated milk and two types of grated cheese are stirred in to create a rich and creamy cheese sauce that coats the pasta and sausage evenly. Parsley adds a bit of color and a subtle herbaceous note.
The dish has a smooth, cheesy texture with smoky meat pieces distributed throughout. It can be served as a filling main course or a satisfying side dish at gatherings.
This recipe yields about eight servings as a side or four as a main. The cooking approach saves time while delivering classic mac and cheese comfort with added protein from the sausage.
Ingredients
- 1 pound smoked sausage
- 1 teaspoon olive oil
- 1 pound macaroni uncooked
- 4 cups water
- 2 teaspoons dry mustard powder
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
- 12 ounces evaporated milk
- 16 ounces sharp cheddar cheese grated
- 4 ounces Monterey jack cheese grated
- 1 tablespoon parsley chopped
Instructions
- Set the Instant Pot or electric pressure cooker to saute on high. Heat the oil in the pot.
- Slice the smoked sausage into 1/4 inch rounds and place in the pot, cooking until browned on each. Remove sausage from the pot and set aside.
- Add the macaroni, water, mustard powder, salt, and pepper to the pot.
- Place the lid on the pressure cooker and set to sealing.
- Cook on manual pressure for 3 minutes.
- Quick release the pressure and remove the lid.
- Turn the pressure cooker to saute and stir in the evaporate milk.
- Stir in the cheese, one handful at a time, until it's all melted and combined.
- Stir the sausage into the macaroni and cheese, top with parsley, and serve.
Notes
- Serves 8 as a side dish or 4 as a main dish.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 8Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 724 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 724kcal | 36% |
| Carbohydrates | 49g | 16% |
| Protein | 36g | 72% |
| Fat | 42g | 65% |
| Saturated Fat | 20g | 100% |
| Cholesterol | 121mg | 40% |
| Sodium | 923mg | 38% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 7g | 14% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
3.7
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