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Instant Pot Mac and Cheese

Instant Pot Mac and Cheese - One of those recipes where you literally just dump and forget. Takes an instant and is by far the best mac and cheese I've ever had.
5 from 2 votes
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Prep Time: 4 minutes
Cook Time: 4 minutes
no resting time required: 0 minutes
Total Time: 8 minutes
Calories: 1179kcal
Author: Anjali

INGREDIENTS

  • 1 pound uncooked elbow macaroni or any other pasta that you like
  • 4 cups low sodium chicken broth can be replaced with water
  • 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • salt as per taste
  • Freshly ground black pepper as per taste
  • 2 teaspoons Dijon Mustard
  • 1 teaspoon Worcestershire Sauce
  • 1 teaspoon Hot sauce any hot sauce that you like
  • ½ cup half and half can be replaced with whole milk
  • 1½ cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese
  • 1½ cup shredded smoked cheddar cheese

INSTRUCTIONS

  • Add Elbow Macaroni in Instant Pot. Pour low sodium chicken broth or water. Make sure the water or broth covers the pasta. Close the lid and push the knob to "sealing position". Push the Manual/Pressure Cook button and set the time to 4-minutes.
  • Once the Instant Pot shows "L" and beeps at you, transfer the knob to "venting position" and do a quick pressure release. Once the steam has released the small pin will drop then you can release it safely. It should be a bit liquidy at the bottom and they might be stuck together. That's ok. Stir lightly.
  • Push the "saute" button and add Butter, Half and Half, Dijon Mustard, Worcestershire Sauce, and your favorite Hot sauce. Use a spatula to mix everything well until the butter melts.
    Once the butter has melted completely, add shredded sharp cheddar cheese, and shredded smoked cheddar cheese. Mix well and stir well until cheese melts.
    Once the cheese is melted, press the cancel button, or else your noodles might get burnt.
    If you want to eat it later, then press the Keep warm button and put the lid back on. Serve when you are ready to eat.

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Notes

  • Close the lid and push the knob to "sealing position". Or else your Instant Pot won't store enough steam.
  • Once the cheese is melted, press the cancel button, or else your noodles might get burnt and the Instant Pot container might get burnt at the bottom. 
  • HINT - Add a pinch of Nutmeg while cooking noodles to enhance its flavor.

Nutrition

Nutrition Facts
Instant Pot Mac and Cheese
Amount Per Serving
Calories 1179 Calories from Fat 792
% Daily Value*
Fat 88g135%
Saturated Fat 45g281%
Polyunsaturated Fat 7g
Monounsaturated Fat 25g
Cholesterol 212mg71%
Sodium 1932mg84%
Potassium 1385mg40%
Carbohydrates 34g11%
Fiber 2g8%
Sugar 11g12%
Protein 71g142%
Vitamin A 2145IU43%
Vitamin C 5mg6%
Calcium 1390mg139%
Iron 3mg17%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
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