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Instant Pot Mac and Cheese

Instant Pot Mac and Cheese has never been easier. Simply pressure cook the pasta and stir in the cheeses. Kids and adults will both love this recipe.
Prep Time5 minutes
Cook Time6 minutes
time to come to pressure8 minutes
Total Time19 minutes
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Keyword: instant pot, pasta
Servings: 4 people
Author: foodyschmoody

Ingredients

  • 2 T butter
  • 8 oz elbow macaroni
  • 2 C water
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • ¼ teaspoon black pepper
  • ½ teaspoon ground mustard
  • ½ teaspoon garlic powder
  • ¾ C heavy cream
  • 1 ½ C shredded cheddar I used a combo of sharp and mild white and orange
  • ¾ C shredded parmesan cheese
  • 2 T chopped parsley

Instructions

  • Place butter in instant pot. Set to sauté to melt butter. Add macaroni, water, salt, pepper, mustard and garlic powder. Stir to make sure macaroni is in a somewhat even layer and submerged in the water. Turn off the sauté function.
  • Place cover on pot and lock (make sure vent is set to sealed). Set to manual (high pressurfor 6 minutes. After 6 minutes, use rapid release (press cancel and turn vent to venting). Once all steam has released, carefully remove cover. Add cream, cheeses and parsley and stir well to combine. Serve immediately.