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Instant Pot Mac and Cheese

Easy Instant Pot Mac and Cheese Recipe Ready in Just 10 Minutes

This Instant Pot Mac and Cheese is creamy, cheesy, and incredibly quick to prepare, making it a family favorite.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 5 minutes
Total Time 10 minutes
Servings: 8 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American
Calories: 206
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Pasta and Broth
  • 16 ounces Uncooked Elbow Macaroni
  • 4 cups Chicken Broth
  • 2 tablespoons Butter
  • 1 teaspoon Hot Pepper Sauce
  • 1 teaspoon Garlic Powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon Pepper
  • 1/2 teaspoon Salt
  • 1/2 - 1 cup Milk add to achieve desired creaminess
Cheese
  • 2 cups Shredded Cheddar Cheese
  • 1 cup Shredded Mozzarella Cheese

Equipment

  • Instant Pot

Method
 

Cooking Instructions
  1. Add the uncooked macaroni, chicken broth, butter, hot sauce, garlic powder, pepper, and salt to the Instant Pot.
  2. Place the lid on the pot and set to sealing. Cook on manual function, high pressure for 5 minutes. Then, do a quick release.
  3. Add the milk, then the cheese to the pot in 3-4 handfuls, stirring in between each addition until smooth and creamy. Season as necessary to taste.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 206kcalCarbohydrates: 24gProtein: 13gFat: 17gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 50mgSodium: 966mgPotassium: 200mgFiber: 1gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 500IUCalcium: 300mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Optional add-ins include cooked bacon, vegetables, or alternative cheeses for personalization.

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