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Instant Pot Mac & Cheese Recipe

Katie Jasiewicz
Belly-up to a comforting bowl of creamy mouth-watering Instant Pot Mac & Cheese that is made in under 10 minutes. You will never make macaroni and cheese any other way again.
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Prep Time 1 minute
Cook Time 9 minutes
Total Time 10 minutes
Servings 8
Calories 403 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 1 pound Elbow Macaroni
  • 1 teaspoon Mustard Powder
  • 1 teaspoon Onion Powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon Garlic Powder
  • 1 teaspoon Salt
  • 1/8 teaspoon Black Pepper
  • 4 tablespoons Salted Butter
  • 1/2 teaspoon Red Hot Sauce
  • 4 cups Water
  • 1/2 cup Heavy Cream
  • 1 cup Sharp Cheddar Cheese shredded (like Cabot)
  • 1 cup Mozzarella Cheese

Instructions
 

  • Place the elbow macaroni, ground mustard, onion powder, garlic powder, salt, black pepper, butter, hot sauce, and water in a 6-quart Instant Pot. Close the lid, making sure the pressure valve is in the “sealing” position.
  • Set the Instant Pot to “manual” and cook for 4 minutes.
  • As soon as the Instant Pot beeps, carefully release the pressure from the pot. Remove the lid and stir the noodles.
  • Then stir in the heavy cream, cheddar cheese, and mozzarella cheese.
  • Stir until melted, then serve immediately.

Nutrition

Calories: 403kcalCarbohydrates: 43gProtein: 14gFat: 19gSaturated Fat: 12gSodium: 423mgFiber: 2gSugar: 8g
Keyword Cheese, Easy, Easy Dinners, Instant Pot, Macaroni and Cheese, One Pot Meals, Pasta, Pressure Cooker, Pressure Cooking
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