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Instant Pot Mac and Cheese

This great IP Mac and Cheese reipe is the perfect quick and easy side dish!
Prep Time5 minutes
Cook Time5 minutes
Total Time30 minutes
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American
Keyword: Instant Pot, Mac and cheese
Servings: 6

Equipment

  • Instant pot
  • wooden spoon

Ingredients

  • 2 1/2 cups uncooked elbow noodles
  • 1 1/2 cups water
  • 1 cup chicken broth or vegetable broth
  • 3 tablespoons salted butter
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon ground pepper
  • 1 teaspoon seasoned salt
  • 2 cups shredded sharp cheddar
  • 1/2 cup grated gruyere (optional)
  • 1/4 cup milk, whole or 2%
  • 1/4 cup heavy cream

Instructions

  • Add elbow noodles, water, broth, butter, garlic powder, pepper, and salt to Instant Pot. Stir to combine.
  • Place lid on pot and set to sealing.
  • Set to manual and cook for 5 minutes.
  • Perform a quick release with your wooden spoon.
  • When the pressure is released, remove lid and stir ingredients.
  • Add in cheeses, milk, and heavy cream. Stir until thick.

Notes

Feel free to experiment with different cheeses. We particularly love gruyere in this recipe mixed with cheddar.