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This Instant Pot version of Panera mac and cheese surpasses the original copycat recipe, offering a rich and creamy dish that’s incredibly easy to prepare. With just a few simple ingredients and the convenience of the Instant Pot, you can enjoy a comforting meal in no time!

Instant Pot Panera Mac And Cheese

5 from 3 votes
Author: Laurie Fleming
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 4 minutes
8 minutes
Total Time: 22 minutes
Servings: 8 Servings

Description

What is your favorite dish from Panera Bread? Do you love the macaroni and cheese there more than anything else on the menu? Here is the Best Instant Pot Panera Mac And Cheese to make at home!

Ingredients 

  • 16 ounces elbow macaroni
  • 2 cups water , or vegetable broth
  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • ½ cup milk
  • 16 ounces Sharp Cheddar cheese
  • 8 ounces American cheese slices
  • ¼ cup hot sauce
  • 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard

Instructions

  • Start by making the pasta, add the macaroni and water (or vegetable broth) to the Instant Pot.
  • Set the manual high pressure for 4 minutes.
  • Make sure that the vent is sealed.
  • When the timer beeps and the four minutes are up, do a quick release. If you let it naturally release, or it will overcook.
  • Then mix in the cheese, butter, milk, hot sauce, and mustard, stir until everything is melted. If you need more heat for the melting, press the keep warm or saute' button. I didn't need more heat; everything melted for me.

Equipment

  • Pressure Cooker, Instant Pot or Ninja Foodi

Nutrition

Serving: 1ServingCalories: 582kcalCarbohydrates: 46gProtein: 26gFat: 33gSaturated Fat: 18gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gTrans Fat: 0.4gCholesterol: 94mgSodium: 1084mgPotassium: 243mgFiber: 2gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 961IUVitamin C: 6mgCalcium: 731mgIron: 1mg