Instant Pot Mac and Cheese
This Instant Pot Mac and Cheese is one I'm happy to add to my collection. Macaroni and Cheese is one of those dishes that you can't have too many recipes for.
Instant Pot Mac and Cheese
Macaroni and Cheese is one of those dishes that you just can't have too many recipes for. We eat our most beloved cheesy noodle in not only the traditional style; but baked, fried into bite sized morsels, slow cooked, and even loaded with sour cream, bacon, and chives; while others top it with buttery bread crumbs!
You know what? No matter which way you slice it- nothing changes that we all love it! The only thing that makes it better is cutting down on the prep time. Usually that means my Slow Cooker Mac and Cheese, but today it's going in my pressure cooker!
This Macaroni and Cheese is one of those dishes that you can't have too many recipes for. This Instant Pot Mac and Cheese recipe is one I'm happy to add to my collection. is one I'm happy to add to my collection.
A note about using a pressure cooker- You must use regular pasta. Gluten free pasta just doesn't seem to hold up to the high pressure. Also-for either slow cookers or pressure cookers-if your recipe calls for shredded cheese consider using freshly grated cheese instead of pre-shredded.
Commercially pre-shredded cheese contains cellulose powder that doesn’t break down which can make for lumpy melting. When reheating leftovers- add some milk to your pan, and then add your mac & cheese.
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Instant Pot Mac and Cheese Recipe
Instant Pot Mac & Cheese
Mac and cheese from scratch in the crock pot
Ingredients
- box, 16 ounce of elbow macaroni
- 1 cup of heavy whipping cream or 1 can of evaporated milk, 12 ounce if you don't have whiopping cream.
- 2 tsp salt
- 3 tbs of butter
- 2 cups of shredded cheddar cheese
- 4 cups of water
Instructions
- Place the macaroni, water, salt and butter inside the instant pot.
- Set instant pot on 4 minutes manual.
- When Finished, Switch to manual release pressure(quick release).
- When finished, take lid off and set pot on saute.
- Add whipping cream, and stir.
- Then slowly add cheese as it melts!
- Enjoy!
- PS: Be sure to add any dairy products only after pressure cooker has finished! Milk will curdle
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Looks really good! I’ll have to try and I love MAC N CHEESE!
Thanks Brittany!
Looks delicious and super easy!!
I need an instant pot!!!
Sounds great!
Definitely trying the Mac n cheese recipe. Looks fast and easy!
Looks delish
Looks like something I would actually make.
Will have to try this recipe soon!
I need one of these cookers.
I have to try this! Instant Pot is on my list!
You will love it!
I keep hinting at the Hubby that I want 1 but so far lol
Just send him the link to purchase it that is what I have to do with my hubby lol