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Instant Pot Mac and Cheese

Instant Pot Mac and Cheese

Creamy, cheesy, and ready in under 20 minutes—this Instant Pot Mac and Cheese is the ultimate comfort food made simple.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 2 hours 36 minutes
Servings: 7
Course: Main/Side
Cuisine: American
Calories: 450
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 lb elbow macaroni
  • 4 cups chicken broth
  • 4 tbsp butter
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1 cup milk or cream
  • 4 cups sharp cheddar cheese shredded
  • Black pepper to taste
  • Fresh parsley optional, for garnish

Method
 

  1. Add macaroni, broth, butter, salt, and garlic powder to Instant Pot. Stir.
    Dry macaroni with broth and butter inside Instant Pot before cooking mac and cheese
  2. Seal and cook on high pressure for 4 minutes.
  3. Quick release steam carefully.
  4. Stir in milk and shredded cheese gradually until creamy.
    Shredded cheddar melting into macaroni for Instant Pot mac and cheese
  5. Season with pepper, garnish, and serve warm.
    Bowl of creamy Instant Pot mac and cheese garnished with parsley

Notes

For extra creaminess, add 2 oz cream cheese with the cheddar.
Use freshly shredded cheese for best texture.