Name: Quick & Creamy Instant Pot Mac and Cheese Recipe Everyone Loves
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 4 min
Total time: 15 min
Cuisine: american
Ingredients: 1 pound elbow macaroni; 4 cups water or broth; 4 tablespoons butter; 1 1/2 cups milk; 1/2 cup heavy cream or half-and-half; 2 cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese; 1 cup shredded Monterey Jack or mozzarella; 1/4 cup grated parmesan cheese; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1/4 teaspoon black pepper; 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder or mustard powder (optional); optional add-ins like bacon bits ham broccoli or jalapenos

Description

This quick and creamy Instant Pot mac and cheese delivers rich, cheesy comfort in under 20 minutes. Perfect for weeknight dinners or family meals with minimal effort.

Ingredients

Scale

1 pound elbow macaroni

4 cups water or broth

4 tablespoons butter

1 1/2 cups milk

1/2 cup heavy cream or half-and-half

2 cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese

1 cup shredded Monterey Jack or mozzarella

1/4 cup grated parmesan cheese

1/2 teaspoon salt

1/4 teaspoon black pepper

1/2 teaspoon garlic powder or mustard powder (optional)

optional add-ins like bacon bits ham broccoli or jalapenos

Instructions

1. Add macaroni and water or broth to the Instant Pot and stir to combine.

2. Secure the lid and set to high pressure for 4 minutes, then quick release the pressure.

3. Stir in butter until melted, then add milk and heavy cream.

4. Gradually add shredded cheeses in small handfuls, stirring until melted and smooth.

5. Adjust consistency with additional milk if too thick or let sit on Keep Warm to thicken.

6. Season with salt pepper or optional seasonings and serve.

Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 4 minutes
Category: main course
Method: pressure cooking
Cuisine: american

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 cup

Keywords: instant pot mac and cheese, creamy mac and cheese, easy dinner, one pot pasta, weeknight dinner, comfort food