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Instant Pot Easy Mac & Cheese Recipe

This Instant Pot Easy Mac & Cheese Recipe is super simple and a family favorite!  You'll love it!
Prep Time5 minutes
Cook Time4 minutes
Total Time9 minutes
Course: Instant Pot, Main Course
Cuisine: American
Keyword: Instant Pot Easy Mac and Cheese Recipe
Servings: 6
Calories: 583kcal
Author: Sarah Robinson

Ingredients

  • 1 lb Elbow Macaroni
  • 4 tbsp butter
  • 4 cups water
  • 2 tsp dry ground mustard
  • 2 tsp salt
  • 1/2 tsp black pepper
  • 1 cup milk
  • 2 cups shredded Colby Jack Cheese
  • 1/2 cup parmesan cheese

Instructions

  • Place macaroni noodles, butter, water, dry mustard, salt and pepper into Instant Pot.
  • Close lid, close valve.
  • Cook on Manual for 4 minutes.  (If you are new to the Instant Pot, it will take time for the pressure cooker to come to pressure, before the cooking cycle begins).
  • Use quick release, to release the pressure.
  • Remove lid and check to see that macaroni noodles are to desired firmness.
  • If they need to be cooked longer, turn the Instant Pot to Saute, and cook until they've reached your desired consistency.
  • Stir in cheeses and milk.
  • Serve!

Nutrition

Calories: 583kcal | Carbohydrates: 60g | Protein: 25g | Fat: 27g | Saturated Fat: 16g | Cholesterol: 72mg | Sodium: 1272mg | Potassium: 286mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 805IU | Calcium: 471mg | Iron: 1mg