Instant Pot Mac and Cheese

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Total Time

10 minutes (+ 10 minutes resting)

Prep Time

5 minutes

Cook Time

5 minutes

Rating

(139)

Ingredients

6-8 servings

1 pound uncooked elbow pasta
4 cups water
1 teaspoon salt
3 tablespoons butter, cut into small pieces
2 1/2 cups shredded cheese
up to 1/2 cup whole milk

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Preparation

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Step 1

Put the pasta, water, and salt into the Instant Pot. Cook for 4 minutes using the manual function. Quick release the steam so your noodles don’t get overcooked.

Step 2

Gently stir in the butter until melted. Add the cheese and milk (use 2-3 tablespoons of milk at a time, as needed, up to 1/2 cup). Add more seasoning or liquid if necessary. For best results, let it sit for 5-10 minutes to let it thicken up a bit.

Chef’s notes

Use high meltiness factor and big flavor factor cheeses like sharp cheddar and Italian blend.

Add extras like black pepper, hot sauce, or crumbled bacon for more flavor.

The recipe can be made in any Instant Pot model, though results may vary slightly.

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