One of my favorite comfort foods is macaroni and cheese. The cheesy, creamy goodness makes everything better (we all know cheese makes everything better.) This Instant Pot Macaroni and Cheese Recipe is ready in less than 30 minutes and there are no other dishes to wash. It’s a dinner dream come true! Make your favorite protein and veggies and enjoy!
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Get ready to make the best mac & cheese!
Prep time: 15 minutes
Cook time: 4 minutes (IP pressure builds about 12 minutes adding to a total of about 15-20 minutes)
Total: About 30-35 minutes
Ingredients for Macaroni and Cheese:
- 1 pound dried macaroni
- 4 cups of water
- 4 TBSP of butter
- 1 TBSP of salt
- 5 cups of whole milk
- 12 oz shredded mild cheddar
- 4 oz mozzarella shredded
Directions to make Macaroni and Cheese in your Instant Pot:
In the Instant Pot, combine dried macaroni, water, and salt.
Place the lid on the Instant Pot, and close by twisting in place. Close the valve.
Set the Instant Pot to High Pressure at 4 minutes (The Instant Pot will take about 12 minutes to come pressure.).
Once the Instant Pot finishes cooking after the 4 minutes, open the valve using something to protect your hands as the steam will be hot.
Turn Instant Pot off.
After the Instant Pot has released all its pressure, untwist the lid, and pull the lid off away from you.
Stir in the milk, and butter.
Once the butter has melted, and the milk has been mixed completely, add in the cheddar, and the mozzarella by one handful at a time.
Once you have added one handful, mixed until the cheese has been completely melted. Then add another handful of cheese.
Continue until all cheese has been added, and all cheese is melted in the macaroni.
Serve immediately, or you can set the Instant Pot to the “warm” setting.
Enjoy!
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Instant Pot Macaroni and Cheese
Make this family favorite in the Instant Pot!
Ingredients
- 1 pound dried macaroni
- 4 cups of water
- 4 TBSP of butter
- 1 TBSP of salt
- 5 cups of whole milk
- 12 oz shredded mild cheddar
- 4 oz mozzarella shredded
Instructions
In the Instant Pot, combine dried macaroni, water, and salt.
Place the lid on the Instant Pot, and close by twisting in place. Close the valve.
Set the Instant Pot to High Pressure at 4 minutes (The Instant Pot will take about 12 minutes to come pressure.).
Once the Instant Pot finishes cooking after the 4 minutes, open the valve using something to protect your hands as the steam will be hot.
Turn Instant Pot off.
After the Instant Pot has released all its pressure, untwist the lid, and pull the lid off away from you.
Stir in the milk, and butter.
Once the butter has melted, and the milk has been mixed completely, add in the cheddar, and the mozzarella by one handful at a time. Once you have added one handful, mixed until the cheese has been completely melted. Then add another handful of cheese. Continue until all cheese has been added, and all cheese is melted in the macaroni.
Serve immediately, or you can set the Instant Pot to the “warm” setting.
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