Instant Pot Mac and Cheese Recipe (VIDEO)
A creamy and cheesy Instant Pot Mac and Cheese that is ready in less than 20 minutes! Macaroni and cheese in the instant pot is a quick and easy, family-favorite recipe that definitely satisfies a craving for this nostalgic comfort food.
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Ingredients
- 4 cups water
- 1 lb elbow macaroni pasta
- 1 1/2 tsp fine sea salt
- 1 tsp ground mustard
- 1/2 tsp paprika
- 1/2 tsp garlic powder
- 2 Tbsp unsalted butter
- 12 oz can evaporated milk
- 2 cups shredded mild cheddar cheese
- 1 cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese (or Mozzarella)
- Freshly cracked black pepper (optional for garnish)
Steps
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Into a 6-quart instant pot multi-cooker, add 4 cups water, macaroni pasta, salt, mustard, paprika, and garlic powder. Stir to combine.
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Add butter. Cover with the lid* and set the pressure cooker on manual high pressure for 4 minutes.
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After the cooking cycle is complete, follow the manufacturers guide for a quick release and wait until all of the pressure is released.** Turn off the instant pot.
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Stir in the evaporated milk right away.
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Add the cheese one cup at a time, stirring with each addition. Once the cheese is completely melted, season to taste and serve right away garnished with freshly cracked black pepper if desired. If a looser cheese sauce is preferred, stir in some hot water.***
Nutrition Facts (per serving)
Macronutrients
*DV = Daily Value based on a 2,000 calorie diet
💰 Cost Estimate
📋 Price Breakdown (36% ingredients detected)
| Ingredient | Amount | Unit Price | Subtotal |
|---|---|---|---|
| water | 4 cups | - | - |
| elbow macaroni pasta | 1 lb | - | - |
| fine sea salt | 0.5 tsp | - | - |
| ground mustard | 1 tsp | - | - |
| paprika | 0.5 tsp | $2.50/kg | $0.01 |
| garlic powder | 0.5 tsp | $0.50/100g | $0.01 |
| unsalted butter | 2 tbsp | - | - |
| can evaporated milk | 12 oz | $0.75/kg | $0.90 |
| shredded mild cheddar cheese | 2 cups | $1.88/170g | $2.21 |
| shredded Monterey Jack cheese | 1 cup | - | - |
| Freshly cracked black pepper | - | - | - |
*Estimated market prices, may vary by region
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