Creamy Instant Pot Mac & Cheese

Name: Creamy Instant Pot Mac & Cheese
Prep time: 2 min
Cook time: 4 min
Total time: 10 min
Cuisine: american
Ingredients: 16 oz Elbow Macaroni or your favorite short pasta (I love the Costco Organic Cavatappi that come in the 3-pack!); 4 cups Water; 3 tbsp Butter; 2 tsp Salt; 1 cup Milk (add more at the end for desired creaminess); 3 cups Shredded Cheese (Hand Shredded works best! Sharp Cheddar, Gouda, or a blend); 1 tsp Hot Sauce (adds flavor depth, not heat!); 1/2 tsp Dry Mustard; Black Pepper to taste

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The ultimate 10-minute Instant Pot Mac and Cheese! This creamy, no-drain recipe uses a simple 'half-time' cook method to get perfectly al dente cavatappi every time. Made with real butter, heavy cream, and sharp cheddar, it’s a quick 'Good Stuff' swap for the boxed version that the whole family will love.

10 min

cook 4 min

american

5.0 (4)

Ingredients

Instructions

Pressure Cook: Add the pasta, water, salt, and butter to the Instant Pot. Close the lid and set to High Pressure for 4 minutes.
Quick Release: When the timer beeps, carefully perform a Quick Release. Wait for the pressure pin to drop before opening.
Creamy Base: Stir in the heavy cream (or milk), hot sauce, and dry mustard.
Add Cheese: Add the shredded cheese slowly, one handful at a time, stirring constantly until melted and smooth. This prevents clumping!
Adjust & Serve: If the sauce is too thick, splash in a little extra milk. Season with pepper and extra salt if needed. Serve immediately or keep on the "Warm" setting.

Nutrition

Calories: 413 calories
Carbohydrate Content: 31 grams carbohydrates
Cholesterol Content: 72 milligrams cholesterol
Fat Content: 25 grams fat
Fiber Content: 4 grams fiber
Protein Content: 20 grams protein
Saturated Fat Content: 14 grams saturated fat
Serving Size: 1
Sodium Content: 826 milligrams sodium
Sugar Content: 2 grams sugar
Unsaturated Fat Content: 11 grams unsaturated fat