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Instant Pot Classic Mac and Cheese

Instant Pot Classic Mac and Cheese

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The fall weather is here and that means comfort food is on the horizon! Classic Mac and Cheese is always a hit, and being made in the Instant Pot? It is super fast and easy! It only takes a few staple ingredients and you have a delightful treat for a potluck or to accompany any meat dish.
 
Instant Pot Classic Mac and Cheese

Instant Pot Classic Mac and Cheese

meal plan month one
You will need:
1 lb elbow macaroni
4 cups water
2 tbsp butter
1 tbsp mustard powder
1 cup evaporated milk
8 oz shredded cheddar cheese
8 oz shredded Colby jack cheese
 
Directions:
Add macaroni, water, butter, and mustard powder, to your instant pot.
Give a quick stir so that all the ingredients are combined.
Close lid and seal valve on your Instant Pot.
Set to high pressure, 4 minutes in manual mode.
When it’s done, do a quick release.
Set the Instant Pot in warm mode.
Add in your milk and both of your cheeses.
Stir and mix until cheese is fully melted and is a creamy sauce.

Print our Instant Pot Classic Mac and Cheese recipe here:

Instant Pot Classic Mac and Cheese
 
Recipe Type: Entree
Author: Dannelle
Ingredients
  • 1 lb elbow macaroni
  • 4 cups water
  • 2 tbsp butter
  • 1 tbsp mustard powder
  • 1 cup evaporated milk
  • 8 oz shredded cheddar cheese
  • 8 oz shredded Colby jack cheese
Instructions
  1. Add macaroni, water, butter, and mustard powder, to your instant pot.
  2. Give a quick stir so that all the ingredients are combined.
  3. Close lid and seal valve on your Instant Pot.
  4. Set to high pressure, 4 minutes in manual mode.
  5. When it’s done, do a quick release.
  6. Set the Instant Pot in warm mode.
  7. Add in your milk and both of your cheeses.
  8. Stir and mix until cheese is fully melted and is a creamy sauce.
 

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Yield: 5 - 6 servings

Instant Pot Classic Mac and Cheese

Instant Pot Classic Mac and Cheese

Classic Mac and Cheese is always a hit, and being made in the Instant Pot? It is super fast and easy! It only takes a few staple ingredients and you have a delightful treat for a potluck or to accompany any meat dish.

Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 4 minutes
Total Time 14 minutes

Ingredients

  • 1 lb elbow macaroni
  • 4 cups water
  • 2 tbsp butter
  • 1 tbsp mustard powder
  • 1 cup evaporated milk
  • 8 oz shredded cheddar cheese
  • 8 oz shredded Colby jack cheese

Instructions

  1. Add macaroni, water, butter and mustard powder to your instant pot.
  2. Give a quick stir so that all the ingredients are combined.
  3. Close lid and seal valve on your Instant Pot.
  4. Set to high pressure to 4 minutes in manual mode.
  5. When it’s done, do a quick release.
  6. Set the Instant Pot in warm mode.
  7. Add in your milk and both of your cheeses.
  8. Stir and mix until cheese is fully melted and is a creamy sauce.

Nutrition Information:

Yield:

6

Serving Size:

1

Amount Per Serving: Calories: 513Total Fat: 32gSaturated Fat: 19gTrans Fat: 1gUnsaturated Fat: 11gCholesterol: 95mgSodium: 557mgCarbohydrates: 30gFiber: 1gSugar: 5gProtein: 25g
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