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Wooden spoon full of creamy Instant Pot Mac and Cheese

Pressure Cooker Mac and Cheese

Samantha Erb
A simple cheesy Instant Pot Mac and Cheese recipe made with ingredients you'll already have in the house.
5 from 1 vote
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 6 minutes
Additional Time 10 minutes
Total Time 21 minutes
Course Instant Pot
Cuisine American
Servings 8 servings
Calories 264 kcal

Ingredients

  • 16 ounces elbow macaroni
  • 4 tablespoons unsalted butter cut into 4 chunks
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 4 cups water
  • 2 cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese
  • 1/2 cup whole milk

Instructions
 

  • Add elbow pasta, butter, salt, and water in the Instant Pot. Do not stir the pasta, but gently use a spoon to make sure all pasta is covered with water.
  • Cook on high pressure for 4 minutes, then quick release carefully.*
  • Change to "saute mode" and add in cheddar cheese and milk.
  • Stir to combine until fully melted then remove from heat.
  • Enjoy immediately!

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Notes

* If releasing the pressure causes splatter, stop the release and try again in 10-15 seconds

Nutrition

Serving: 1gCalories: 264kcalCarbohydrates: 19gProtein: 10gFat: 16gSaturated Fat: 9gPolyunsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 45mgSodium: 329mgFiber: 1gSugar: 1g
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