Instant Pot Macaroni and Cheese one of America’s Iconic meals. And It’s probably every child’s favorite dish. Making it in the Instant Pot will have you done with lunch or dinner in about 10 minutes.
If you have been following my cooking adventures on Facebook or Pinterest, I am all about the Instant Pot and Air Fryer. Making my life easy, and this recipe is no different.
If you have been used to the boxed version, which is perfectly amazing and very easy to make in the Instant Pot, my 15-year-old makes it anytime the Mac & Cheese urge stricks.
Why Make Macaroni and Cheese In the Instant Pot?
There are several reasons why you should be making it in the Instant Pot, among my favorite reason to try to entice you, are:
- Easy
- Simple
- Convinent
- Delicous
- So much better than the boxed brands
How to Make Homemade Instant Pot Macaronic and Cheese-
What Ingredients Are Being Used?
The basic ingredients being used in today’s recipe are:
- Elbow Macaroni
- Broth, either vegetable or chicken
- Butter
- Garlic Powder
- Salt
- Black Pepper
- Cheddar Cheese
- Mozzarella Cheese
- Parmesan Cheese
- Milk
- Hot Sauce, optional
Here Is How To Make Macaroni and Cheese In the Instant Pot
- Add the elbow macaroni to the Instant Pot.
- Pour the vegetable or chicken broth into the Pot, followed by the butter, hot sauce (if using), garlic powder, salt, and black pepper.
- Mix well. Make sure that all of your pasta is submerged under the liquid. If you need more water, add it. Otherwise, the pasta will become hard.
- Add your lid, set the manual high pressure for 5 minutes, and do a quick release when the time is up.
- Fold in the cheeses, pour in the milk, and continue to stir until everything is melted.
- Plate, serve, and enjoy!
OME OTHER GREAT INSTANT POT RECIPES–
INSTANT POT QUESO
EASY INSTANT POT POTATO SOUP
INSTANT POT MASHED POTATOES
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Instant Pot Macaroni and Cheese
Instant Pot Macaroni and Cheese one of America’s Iconic meals. And It’s probably every child’s favorite dish. Making it in the Instant Pot will have you done with lunch or dinner in about 10 minutes.
- Prep Time: 10
- Cook Time: 5
- Total Time: 15
- Yield: 6 Servings 1x
- Category: Pasta
- Method: Instant Pot
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
- 16 ounces dry elbow macaroni
- 4 cups Broth, either vegetable or chicken
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
- 3/4 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 3/4 cup shredded parmesan cheese
- 1 cup milk
- Optional: 1 teaspoon Hot Sauce
Instructions
- Add the elbow macaroni to the Instant Pot.
- Pour the vegetable or chicken broth into the Pot, followed by the butter, hot sauce (if using), garlic powder, salt, and black pepper.
- Mix well. Make sure that all of your pasta is submerged under the liquid. If you need more water, add it. Otherwise, the pasta will become hard.
- Add your lid, set the manual high pressure for 5 minutes, and do a quick release when the time is up.
- Fold in the cheeses, pour in the milk, and continue to stir until everything is melted.
- Plate, serve, and enjoy!
Keywords: Instant Pot Macaroni and Cheese
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