Side Dish

Instant Pot Creamy Mac and Cheese

Name: Instant Pot Creamy Mac and Cheese
Prep time: 8 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 23 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 8 oz Elbow macaroni; 2.5 cups Water or vegetable broth; 2 tbsp Unsalted butter; 0.5 tsp Salt; 0.5 cup Whole milk or half-and-half; 2 oz Cream cheese, softened; 1.5 cups Shredded sharp cheddar cheese; 0.5 cup Shredded Monterey Jack cheese; 0.25 tsp Ground mustard; 0.25 tsp Black pepper

Indulge in the ultimate comfort food made effortlessly in your Instant Pot. This super easy recipe delivers a rich, velvety mac and cheese with minimal fuss, perfect for a quick weeknight meal or a delightful side.

Prep time

8 min

Cook time

15 min

Total time

23 min

Servings:

persons

1Ingredients

8 ozElbow macaroni
2.5 cupsWater or vegetable broth
2 tbspUnsalted butter
0.5 tspSalt
0.5 cupWhole milk or half-and-half
2 ozCream cheese, softened
1.5 cupsShredded sharp cheddar cheese
0.5 cupShredded Monterey Jack cheese
0.3 tspGround mustard
0.3 tspBlack pepper

2Instructions

1
Combine the elbow macaroni, water or vegetable broth, butter, and salt in the inner pot of your Instant Pot. Stir gently to ensure the pasta is mostly submerged.
⏱ 2 min
2
Secure the lid and set the vent to the sealing position. Cook on High Pressure for 4 minutes. Allow the pressure to build.
⏱ 4 min
3
Once cooking is complete, perform a quick release of the pressure by carefully turning the vent to the venting position. Once the pin drops, open the lid.
⏱ 3 min
4
Add the milk (or half-and-half), softened cream cheese, shredded sharp cheddar, shredded Monterey Jack, and ground mustard to the cooked macaroni. Stir continuously until all the cheeses are fully melted and the sauce is smooth and creamy.
⏱ 4 min
5
Season with black pepper and adjust salt to taste, if needed. Serve immediately while warm and creamy.
⏱ 2 min