Instant Pot Creamy Mac & Cheese
"You'll never want to make regular mac and cheese again. No more need to boil noodles and dirty a bunch of dishes because all you need is an Instant Pot! it's the creamiest mac and cheese you'll ever have!"
photo by Jonathan Melendez
- Ready In:
- 15mins
- Ingredients:
- 14
- Serves:
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8-10
ingredients
- 1 lb dry macaroni noodles
- 4 cups water
- 4 tablespoons butter, diced
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon ground mustard
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 (5 ounce) can evaporated milk
- 1⁄2 cup whole milk
- 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
- 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
- 3 ounces cream cheese, diced
- 1⁄2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1⁄4 teaspoon chili powder or 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
directions
- Combine the pasta, water, butter, salt, mustard, garlic powder and onion powder in a 6-quart Instant Pot. Lock on the lid and set to pressure cook on high for 5 minutes. Allow the pressure to naturally release for 10 minutes, then manually release any residual pressure.
- Carefully open the lid and turn on the sauté function. Stir in the evaporated milk, whole milk, cheddar, mozzarella, cream cheese, black pepper and chili powder until the cheese has melted and is creamy. Turn off the pressure cooker and serve warm.
- Tip: If you want a golden brown topping, you can transfer the mac and cheese to a casserole dish. Top with cheese and bread crumbs, then place under the broiler until golden brown.
Questions & Replies
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Do you think the time would change if using gluten free noodles?
Reviews
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I made this tonight and it was so easy and delicious! Very creamy, although I had to add a little bit more milk to make it a little bit more to my desired consistency. It has a great flavor and I love the fact that I can do it all in one pot without having to bake it forever in the oven. Great recipe!
RECIPE SUBMITTED BY
Jonathan Melendez
North Hollywood, California
Jonathan Melendez is a passionate author, food photographer, cook, baker, and recipe developer whose blog, The Candid Appetite, has appeared prominently on such sites as, BonAppetite, People, Cosmopolitan, The Kitchn, Today, The Cooking Channel, Food52 and Joy the Baker. He has created and photographed recipes for Idaho Potato Commission, Wisconsin Milk Marketing Board, American Butter Institute and Jones Dairy Farm, to name a few. He lives in Los Angeles, CA.
