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Instant Pot Mac and Cheese is an easy one pot, no drain macaroni and cheese recipe. It is super cheesy and delicious. Macaroni and cheese is the perfect comfort food.
For this recipe, you will need noodles. I like to use rotini, but you can use the traditional macaroni.
Instant Pot Mac and Cheese Ingredients
To make this pressure cooker mac and cheese recipe, you will need the following ingredients (see the recipe card below for exact amounts):
- pasta
- chicken broth
- salted butter
- salt and pepper
- garlic
- whole milk
- Parmesan cheese
- sharp cheddar cheese
- mild cheddar cheese
You will also need an Instant Pot for this recipe.
The Instant Pot Duo is simple and easy to use. This 7-in-1 appliance can pressure cook, slow cooker, steam, sauté & more.
How to Make Macaroni and Cheese in an Instant Pot
It is really easy to make mac and cheese in an Instant Pot. You will add everything except the dairy to the pot and cook. No draining needed! Once done, stir in the milk and cheeses until melted.
- First, combine the pasta, broth, butter, salt, pepper and garlic in the Instant Pot and twist on the locking lid. Select the Manual setting. Set the Instant Pot for ½ of the time listed on the package of pasta.
- When the pot has finished the pressurized cook time and beeps, allow everything to Natural Pressure Release for 2 minutes.
- Then cover the steam valve with a clean, damp cloth. This will help release the steam without dangerous and messy liquids spraying everywhere.
- Give the pasta a solid stir and then add in the milk and cheeses. Stir everything together until smooth and creamy. Serve right away.
Can I Substitute any Ingredients in this Recipe?
- Instead of chicken broth, you can use vegetable broth.
- Instead of butter, you can use avocado oil or olive oil.
- Instead of whole milk, you can use heavy cream for a thicker sauce.
More Mac and Cheese Recipes
- Baked Mac & Cheese
- Buffalo Chicken Mac and Cheese
- Air Fryer Macaroni & Cheese Bites
- Crispy Mac & Cheese
- Jalapeno Popper Mac and Cheese
Instant Pot Mac and Cheese
Equipment
Ingredients
- 12 ounces pasta
- 3 cups chicken broth
- 1 tablespoon salted butter
- salt and pepper to taste
- 1 teaspoon garlic minced and smashed
- ¾ cup whole milk
- 1 cup Parmesan cheese
- ½ cup sharp cheddar cheese
- ½ cup mild cheddar cheese
Instructions
- Combine the pasta, broth, butter, salt, pepper and garlic in the Instant Pot and twist on the locking lid.
- Select the Manual setting. Set the Instant Pot for ½ of the time listed on the package of pasta.
- When the pot has finished the pressurized cook time and beeps, allow everything to Natural Pressure Release for 2 minutes. Then cover the steam valve with a clean, damp cloth. This will help release the steam without dangerous and messy liquids spraying everywhere.
- Give the pasta a solid stir and then add in the milk and cheeses.
- Stir everything together until smooth and creamy. Serve right away.
Nutrition
The nutrition information is calculated using online nutrition calculators and may not be accurate. It is provided as a general guide only.
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Ash
Saturday 5th of February 2022
How much of a cup is a serving ?
H
Monday 9th of August 2021
How long do you cook this?
Emily Enchanted
Tuesday 10th of August 2021
@H, per the instructions above, it depends on your pasta. "Set the Instant Pot for ½ of the time listed on the package of pasta."
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