How to Cook Yummy Instant Pot Mac and Cheese

Instant Pot Mac and Cheese. A classic stovetop macaroni and cheese often has you make a cheese sauce that requires at least two cups of milk or half-and-half. I've had my Instant Pot (affiliate) for a few years now, and let's be real - I'm definitely not the ultimate Instant Pot expert, but I use it regularly enough to have a few recipes that are worthy of YOU, my favorite internet people. Friends, this Mac and Cheese is at the top of the list.

Why cook macaroni cheese in an Instant Pot? Homemade mac and cheese is usually a lengthy process. You need to shred a ton of cheese, make a roux, make a. You can cook Instant Pot Mac and Cheese using 11 ingredients and 4 steps. Here is how you cook that.

Ingredients of Instant Pot Mac and Cheese

1. It's 2 1/2 cups of dry elbow macaroni.
2. You need 3 cups of water.
3. Prepare 1/2 tsp of onion powder.
4. You need 1 tsp of dry mustard.
5. It's 1/4 tsp of seasoned salt.
6. It's 1/4 tsp of pepper.
7. Prepare 1 tbls of butter.
8. Prepare 3 oz of cream cheese.
9. Prepare 3/4 cup of milk divided.
10. Prepare 2 1/2 cup of shredded cheddar cheese.
11. Prepare 2 tbls of shredded parmesan cheese.

What to know how to make Instant Pot boxed mac and cheese? No straining required for this recipe. Instant Pot Creamy Mac and Cheese Five Ways. Instant Pot Mac and Cheese takes all of the creamy goodness of homemade mac and cheese and turns it into a meal you can have on the table in minutes!

Instant Pot Mac and Cheese step by step

1. Add macaroni, water, seasonings and butter to Instant Pot..
2. Set timer for 6 minutes on high pressure..
3. Release pressure and leave water, add in cream cheese until melted..
4. Add in 1/4 cup milk and cheeses. Stir until smooth, while adding rest of milk. You may not need all milk..

This Instant Pot Mac and Cheese recipe is super-easy to make with just a few simple ingredients and tastes perfectly creamy and cheesy! Especially this creamy kid-friendly mac and cheese, which cooks up in no time. And after it's been gobbled up, you'll only have one pot to clean! Settings may vary on your Instant Pot® depending on the model. Please refer to the manufacturer's guide.