Instant Pot Mac and Cheese

Name: Instant Pot Mac and Cheese
Prep time: 6 min
Cook time: 4 min
Total time: 10 min
Yield: 4
Ingredients: 1 box whole wheat pasta (16 ounces); 3 tablespoons unsalted butter, cubed; 1 teaspoon kosher salt; 4 cups water; 2 1/2 cups shredded cheddar cheese (or your favorite melty cheese); 1/2 cup milk, room temp; 1 teaspoon garlic powder; 1 teaspoon ground mustard powder; fresh or dried oregano or sage for garnish; italian breadcrumbs (optional topping)

by Emily | emilyfabulous.com

4 servings

10 min

Are you a fan of creamy and flavorful mac and cheese? Look no further than your electric pressure cooker with this Instant Pot Mac and Cheese recipe that will satisfy your cravings in just a few simple steps. Forget the boxed stuff, you can have a delicious homemade mac and cheese dish in no time.

Macaroni and cheese is a classic comfort food that's beloved by many. While there are many ways to make this dish, using an Instant Pot can make the process even quicker and easier.

I LOVE Mac and Cheese. With the help of your trusty pressure cooker, you can have delicious, homemade mac and cheese on the table in just a few minutes. Plus, making macaroni and cheese in the Instant Pot can be a fun and family-friendly activity, especially if you get creative with different types of cheese or add some tasty mix-ins.

Instant Pot Mac and Cheese

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Recipe details

Yield 4 servings
Time spent: Prep time: 6 Minutes Cook time: 4 Minutes Total time: 10 min

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Ingredients

1 box whole wheat pasta (16 ounces)
3 tablespoons unsalted butter, cubed
1 teaspoon kosher salt
4 cups water
2 1/2 cups shredded cheddar cheese (or your favorite melty cheese)
1/2 cup milk, room temp
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon ground mustard powder
fresh or dried oregano or sage for garnish
italian breadcrumbs (optional topping)

Instructions

Place the pasta, butter, salt, and water into Instant Pot and stir together. Lock the lid in place and ensure the steam vent is closed. Set to Manual Pressure Cook High for 4 minutes.
After the four minutes, quick-release the steam. Always be careful and follow instructions from the manual.
Once the steam has released and the pin has dropped, open the lid and stir the pasta. Add the milk and cheese and continue stirring until fully melted.

How to add more flavor

Add the mustard and fresh ground pepper (or whatever ingredients you are adding) and combine it with the cheesy pasta. Then place it in an oven-safe dish and sprinkle breadcrumbs and fresh herbs on top. Place the dish in the oven under the broiler for 5-7 minutes until it is nice and brown on top. Allow it to cool and enjoy!

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