INSTANT POT MACARONI & CHEESE (EASY, STEP-BY-STEP, BEGINNER RECIPE)
Learn how to make easy Instant Pot mac and cheese with our beginner-friendly, step-by-step recipe. Serve this cheesy macaroni dish as a main with vegetables or salads or as a side dish the whole family will love.
Provided by Instant Pot Eats
Categories Main
Time 21m
Yield 8
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Power up in the Instant Pot. Add the dry pasta, stock, butter, hot sauce, mustard, pepper and garlic powder to the inside pot and stir well.
- Secure and lock the lid; make sure the pressure handle is pointing to Sealing on Duo Classic. Select Manual/Pressure Cook and adjust the timer to 4 minutes on HIGH pressure. After a few beeps/seconds, the ON sign will come on indicating the pot is heating up and the pressure is building; pressurizing will take about 12 minutes and then the 4-minute timer will begin.
- Once the timer is done, use the quick release method to let off the remaining pressure (press the steam knob down or point to Venting on older models). Do not leave on natural release as the pasta will keep cooking!
- While releasing the pressure, hover a kitchen towel 20-30 centimetres above the steam jet to catch any foam. Oftentimes, when cooking foods like pasta, some foam can form during cooking. Beware of your hands and face!
- Open the lid. Most of the stock/water will be absorbed into the pasta but you might have a little left on the bottom. Stir in half a cup or a cup of hot milk. Follow by adding grated cheeses and stir into the pasta until melted. You can cover the Instant Pot with a lid for a couple of minutes to trap in the heat. If the pasta and cooking broth/milk are not hot enough, you can press the Saute button to heat up the pot sightly.
- Taste for seasoning and serve while hot.
Nutrition Facts : ServingSize 1 cup of cooked, creamy pasta, Calories 442 calories, Sugar 7.9 g, Sodium 545.7 mg, Fat 15.4 g, SaturatedFat 8.2 g, TransFat 0.2 g, Carbohydrate 52.2 g, Fiber 1.9 g, Protein 22.3 g, Cholesterol 44.2 mg
INSTANT POT MAC AND CHEESE
Steps:
- When the time is up, carefully move the knob to the venting position to release the pressure manually (quick release). The steam is very hot, so protect your hands and use the handle of a wooden spoon to move the knob.
- Serve and enjoy!
Nutrition Facts : Calories 327 kcal, Carbohydrate 22 g, Cholesterol 59 mg, Fiber 1 g, Protein 14 g, SaturatedFat 12 g, Sodium 539 mg, Sugar 4 g, Fat 20 g, ServingSize 8 servings, UnsaturatedFat 0 g
INSTANT POT TEX-MEX MACARONI AND CHEESE
This yummy Instant Pot Tex-Mex Mac & Cheese is an inexpensive one pot meal that elevates an ordinary box of macaroni and cheese in about 30 minutes!
Provided by Clean Fingers Laynie
Categories Main Course
Time 35m
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Set the Instant Pot to Saute, and add meat to inner pot. Saute until the meat, for about 6-8 minutes, until cooked through and browned. If there is more than 1 tbsp of grease, drain the meat.
- Add 1 cup of water to the Instant Pot, and scrape the bottom of the pot to loosen any browned bits, or fond.
- In order, add the following ingredients to the Instant Pot: taco seasoning, corn, beans, boxed macaroni (pasta only), remaining 1 cup water, and salsa. Do not stir.
- Close the Instant Pot with the lid, and set the Instant Pot valve to the "sealing" position. Set the pressure cooking (or manual) setting for 5 minutes on high.
- Allow the pressure to naturally release for 5 minutes. Then, turn the Instant Pot valve to "venting" to manually release any remaining pressure.
- Add the cheese packet (from the macaroni and cheese) and sour cream to the pot, and stir to combine.
- Portion the Instant Pot Tex-Mex Macaroni and Cheese into serving bowls. If desired, top with additional sour cream and fresh vegetables*. Serve and enjoy!
Nutrition Facts : Calories 486 kcal, ServingSize 1 serving
INSTANT POT® MAC AND CHEESE
Try this quick-and-easy electric pressure cooker macaroni and cheese recipe--let the Instant Pot® do the work.
Provided by Michael Beatty
Categories Side Dish
Time 40m
Yield 10
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Combine macaroni, chicken stock, salt, dry mustard, liquid smoke, paprika, pepper, and garlic powder in a multi-functional pressure cooker (such as Instant Pot®). Close and lock the lid. Select high pressure according to manufacturer's instructions; set timer for 4 minutes. Allow 10 to 15 minutes for pressure to build.
- Release pressure carefully using the quick-release method according to manufacturer's instructions, about 5 minutes. Unlock and remove the lid. Stir in butter, milk, Cheddar cheese, and Parmesan cheese until melted. Mixture will be soupy at first.
- Select the "Keep Warm" setting on the Instant Pot® and allow macaroni to sit, uncovered and stirring occasionally, until all liquid has been absorbed and consistency is smooth and creamy, about 15 minutes.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 332.8 calories, Carbohydrate 35.9 g, Cholesterol 39.2 mg, Fat 13.8 g, Fiber 1.6 g, Protein 15.7 g, SaturatedFat 8.2 g, Sodium 681.1 mg, Sugar 2.8 g
INSTANT POT MACARONI AND CHEESE
This creamy mac 'n' cheese cooks right in the pressure cooker, in vegetable or chicken broth, requiring no straining or draining.
Provided by Coco Morante
Categories Macaroni and Cheese Instant Pot Super Bowl Pasta One-Pot Meal Kid-Friendly Small Plates
Yield 8 servings
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Combine the macaroni, broth, and butter in the Instant Pot. Secure the lid and set the Pressure Release to Sealing. Select the Manual setting and set the cooking time for 6 minutes at high pressure.
- Perform a quick release by moving the Pressure Release to Venting. Open the pot and stir in the cheeses, sour cream, mustard, and cayenne pepper. Let sit for 5 minutes to thicken, then stir again and serve.
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