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instant pot mac and cheese

Instant Pot Macaroni and Cheese


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  • Author: Liz Thomson
  • Total Time: 20 minutes
  • Yield: 6 cups 1x
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

This 5 Ingredient Instant Pot Macaroni and Cheese could not be easier! Made with pasta, butter, half and half, and your favorite cheeses, this simple recipe comes together in no time.


Ingredients

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  • 1 lb uncooked elbow macaroni
  • 3 tablespoons butter
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 4 cups of water
  • ½ teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 cup half and half
  • 1 cup shredded cheddar
  • 1 cup cubed or shredded mozzarella
  • ½ cup grated parmesan (optional)

Instructions

  1. Place uncooked pasta in an Instant Pot.
  2. Add 4 cups of water, butter, salt, and pepper.
  3. Close the lid and pressure valve. Select the PRESSURE COOK button on HIGH PRESSURE and cook for 5 minutes.
  4. Once the pressure-cooking cycle is over, do a quick release.
  5. Open the lid and select the CANCEL button.
  6. Add half and half, shredded cheddar, mozzarella, and Parmesan. Stir until sauce is thickened.
  • Prep Time: 5 minutes
  • Time to Pressurize: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 5 minutes
  • Category: Dinner
  • Method: Instant Pot
  • Cuisine: American