Instant Pot Mac and Cheese
3 Cheese Instant Pot Mac and Cheese. The easiest, cheesiest macaroni and cheese around. An easy dinner ready in about 20 minutes.
Servings: 6
Ingredients
- 12 ounces elbow macaroni (gluten free, Banza or regular pasta)
- 4 cups chicken broth
- 3 tablespoons butter
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup milk
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon paprika
- 1/4 teaspoon ground mustard
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- 1 1/4 cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1 cup shredded colby jack cheese
Instructions
- Place macaroni noodles, broth, butter, and salt in the pot of your Instant Pot. Set the Instant Pot to high pressure cook for 4 minutes.
- Do a quick release and remove the lid after all the pressure has been released. There will still be a little bit of water in the pot. Do not drain.
- Pour milk, garlic powder, paprika, ground mustard and black pepper into the pot and stir until combined.
- Slowly add the shredded cheese, stirring constantly until cheese is melted and mixed well.
- Serve immediately.
Notes
This also works well with gluten free pasta or Banza chickpea pasta.
We tested the recipe with 12 ounces of pasta so if you are using more or less you will have to adjust broth amounts.