Instant Pot Mac and Cheese

Instant Pot Mac and Cheese

from triedtestedandtrue.com
14 min
2 servings

Instant Pot Mac and Cheese is the ultimate comfort food with a creamy, velvety smooth sauce! Homemade Mac and Cheese in the Instant Pot is quick, easy, and less messy. This one-pot recipe makes the perfect amount in about 10 minutes.

Ingredients

  • 2 cups uncooked (dry elbow macaroni noodles)
  • 1 1/2 cups water
  • 2 teaspoons chicken flavored Better than Bouillon or chicken bouillon powder
  • 1/2 cup heavy cream
  • 1/2 teaspoon mustard (yellow or dijon)
  • 1 teaspoon hot sauce
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese blend

Directions

  1. 1

    To the Instant Pot, add macaroni, water, bouillon, cream, mustard, hot sauce, and salt. Mix to combine completely.

  2. 2

    Lock the lid, turn the knob to sealing, and cook on manual high pressure for 4 minutes with a quick release.

  3. 3

    Open the lid and mix the noodles to break them up.

  4. 4

    Add 1 cup of the shredded cheese and mix constantly. Add additional 1/2 cup cheese if you'd like it cheesier. Add a splash of milk or cream if needed to thin.

  5. 5

    Serve immediately.