Description
Indulge in the ultimate comfort food with this quick and easy Instant Pot Mac and Cheese recipe. Creamy and flavorful, this dish is perfect for a cozy family dinner or a simple weeknight meal.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 1 pound elbow macaroni
- 4 cups water
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
Cheese Mixture:
- 1 cup evaporated milk
- 2 cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- Add the macaroni and more: Add the macaroni, water, salt, and butter to the Instant Pot.
- Cook under pressure: Close the lid, set the valve to sealing, and cook on high pressure for 4 minutes.
- Release pressure and add cheese: Quick release the pressure, then stir in the evaporated milk, cheddar, mozzarella, Parmesan, garlic powder, and black pepper.
- Melt and serve: Stir continuously until the cheeses are melted and the sauce is creamy. Serve hot.
Notes
- For a spicy kick, add cayenne or hot sauce.
- You can use whole milk or half-and-half instead of evaporated milk.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Pressure Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 520mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 13g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 60mg
