Pressure Cooker Mac N Cheese

This is jsut one of our many macaroni and cheese recipes!

This recipe for pressure cooker mac n cheese first appeared on our sister food blog, I nstant Pot Family Recipes. It all starts with our (Almost) World Famous Mac n Cheese Recipe which we converted into this pressure cooker mac n cheese.

Possibly the best mac and cheese ever!

The ingredients for both mac n cheese recipes are the same, as are the results, making for a delicious and easy family meal. As I pointed out in the original post, this pressure cooker mac n cheese is creamier than the original recipe. It is not baked in a hot, dry oven and for this very reason, we are making this Pressure Cooker Mac n Cheese the taste winner of the two.

• Olive oil
• Bacon
• Pasta
• Water
• Extra sharp cheddar cheese
• Cream
• Kosher salt
• Dry mustard
• Flour

Pasta dishes and macaroni and cheese in particular are popular American family recipes and once again I think there is a wide misconception about what the Instant Pot is capable of doing. The Instant Pot doesn't think for itself. That's up to you, the operator.

Different pastas cook differently. Spaghetti will cook differently than elbow macaroni which will cook different than penne pasta. You get the point. For my macaroni and cheese I always prefer the rigatoni style pasta which I buy at Aldi. The large and round tubular rigatoni pieces hold the sauce and and make for a great vehicle to carry the flavors of the cheese, cream and bacon in this macaroni and cheese dish.

I found that using my rigatoni of choice along with 4 cups of water and on a manual setting of high for 4 minutes works perfectly for this pressure cooker mac n cheese. Depending on the style of pasta that you use, and maybe even the brand, you may have different results.

Experiment with your Instant Pot by picking up an extra package of your favorite pasta and do a couple of dry runs. Your goal is to find the right pasta, the right time, the right setting, and the right amount of water for pasta that is not overcooked and mushy but instead has a firm al dente (to the tooth) bite.

Give this pressure cooker mac n cheese recipe from your Instant Pot a try. I know you're going to love it.

Do you have a favorite style or brand of past for your mac n cheese? We want to hear from you!

Looking for something to serve with this Pressure Cooker Mac n Cheese? Give these Instant Pot Ribs a try!