Instant Pot Mac and Cheese Recipe (VIDEO)
A creamy and cheesy Instant Pot Mac and Cheese that is ready in less than 20 minutes! Macaroni and cheese in the instant pot is a quick and easy, family-favorite recipe that definitely satisfies a craving for this nostalgic comfort food.
Ingredients
8 servings
Instructions
- Into a 6-quart instant pot multi-cooker, add 4 cups water, macaroni pasta, salt, mustard, paprika, and garlic powder. Stir to combine.
- Add butter. Cover with the lid* and set the pressure cooker on manual high pressure for 4 minutes.
- After the cooking cycle is complete, follow the manufacturers guide for a quick release and wait until all of the pressure is released.** Turn off the instant pot.
- Stir in the evaporated milk right away.
- Add the cheese one cup at a time, stirring with each addition. Once the cheese is completely melted, season to taste and serve right away garnished with freshly cracked black pepper if desired. If a looser cheese sauce is preferred, stir in some hot water.***
Nutrition per serving
Protein18g
Carbs47g
Fat22g
448kcal
18gProtein
47gCarbs
22gFat
💰 Cost Estimate
Total Ingredients
$751.00
$751.00
Per Serving
$94.00/serving
$94.00/serving
🏠 Savings
~$1502.00 vs buying!
~$1502.00 vs buying!
📋 Price Breakdown (91% ingredients detected)
| Ingredient | Amount | Subtotal |
|---|---|---|
| water | 4 cups | - |
| elbow macaroni pasta | 1 lb | $39.00 |
| fine sea salt | 0.5 tsp | $1.00 |
| ground mustard | 1 tsp | $4.00 |
| paprika | 0.5 tsp | $13.00 |
| garlic powder | 0.5 tsp | $4.00 |
| unsalted butter | 2 tbsp | $33.00 |
| can evaporated milk | 12 oz | $126.00 |
| shredded mild cheddar cheese | 2 cups | $219.00 |
| shredded Monterey Jack cheese | 1 cup | $312.00 |
| Freshly cracked black pepper | - | - |
*Estimated market prices, may vary by region
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