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Instant pot macaroni and cheese with broccoli in a bowl.

Instant pot macaroni and cheese

Make a satisfying, creamy, and cheesy dinner in 15 minutes.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Course Dinner, instant pot, pasta
Cuisine American
Servings 4 servings

Equipment

  • Pressure cooker

Ingredients
  

  • 1 box Cavatappi*
  • 4 cups chicken stock or vegetable stock
  • 3 tablespoons butter
  • 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
  • ½ cup shredded gouda cheese**
  • 2 tablespoons sour cream
  • 1 teaspoon dijon mustard smooth
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • ½ teaspoon black pepper

Instructions
 

  • To the pot of your pressure cooker add the pasta, broth, and butter.
  • Set the instant pot to pressure cook for 7 minutes. If you use a different type of pasta, set this as the shortest time in the directions on the package.
  • When the pressure cooker is done, release the pressure, remove the lid, and turn off the device. Add the remaining ingredients to the pasta. Stir pasta for 2-3 minutes until all cheese is melted and the sauce has fully mixed together and slightly thickened.
  • If desired, mix in your preferred meat, vegetable, or sauce add-ins at this point.

Notes

*Pasta: Cavatappi holds up well in the instant pot. Other good options are rigatoni, rotini, or penne.
**Cheese: Gouda adds a nice smokey flavor. Other options include parmesan, Monterey jack,  or pepper jack.
 
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