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
Scale
- 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
- Place uncooked pasta in an Instant Pot.
- Add 4 cups of water, butter, salt, and pepper.
- Close the lid and pressure valve. Select the PRESSURE COOK button on HIGH PRESSURE and cook for 5 minutes.
- Once the pressure-cooking cycle is over, do a quick release.
- Open the lid and select the CANCEL button.
- 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