Instant Pot Mac and Cheese – 5 Ways

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Prep Time: 2
Cook Time: 4
Serves: 6
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Instant Pot Mac and Cheese – 5 Ways

Kids and adults alike will LOVE this cheesy Instant Pot Mac and Cheese.

Dietary Information

egg-free
fish-free
shellfish-free
sesame-free
soy-free
flexitarian
high-protein

Servings:

6
Ingredients
Instructions
  1. 1

    Add the macaroni, water, salt and butter into the Instant Pot insert.

  2. 2

    Shut, select manual high pressure, set the timer for 4 mins and cook.

  3. 3

    Let NPR (Natural Pressure Release) for 8 mins and then do a Quick Release and open.

  4. 4

    Quickly stir in the warm milk and cheeses, mix till melted, adjust seasoning, add any toppings or mix-ins and serve.

  5. 5

    Replace the 1 cup warm milk with 1 cup warm evaporated milk.

  6. 6

    Add 4 heaped tbsp pesto at the end.

  7. 7

    Add 100g (2/3 cup) ham cut into smaller bits at the end.

  8. 8

    Add 160g (1 cup) cooked peas at the end.

Nutrition Information
Per serving
NutrientAmount
Calories524 kcal
Protein24 g
Fat20 g
Sodium1007 mg
Fiber2 g
Sugar4 g

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