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Instant Pot Mac And Cheese

Instant Pot Mac And Cheese The Soul Food Way

Instant Pot cooking makes mac and cheese quick and easy. Using an Instant Pot for this recipe has transformed a soulful family favorite into a weeknight dinner breeze!
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Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 3 minutes
Pressure Release Time: 5 minutes
Total Time: 13 minutes
Course: Main Course, Side Dish
Cuisine: Soul Food, Southern Food
Servings: 6
Calories: 384kcal
Author: Shaunda Necole

Equipment

  • Instant Pot electric pressure cooker

Ingredients

  • 8 oz macaroni uncooked elbow macaroni noodles
  • 1 cup water
  • ½ cup evaporated milk
  • 6 tablespoons unsalted butter divided: 2 tablespoons and 4 tablespoons
  • 1 cup sharp cheddar cheese shredded
  • 1 cup Colby-Jack cheese shredded
  • ¼ teaspoon garlic powder
  • ½ teaspoon onion powder
  • ½ teaspoon mustard dried
  • ½ teaspoon paprika
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ½ teaspoon black pepper

Instructions

  • Open the Instant Pot lid and add to the stainless steel inner pot: water, evaporated milk, 2 tablespoons of butter, noodles, garlic powder, onion powder, dried mustard, paprika, salt, and black pepper.
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  • Stir the mixture to blend the ingredients and ensure the noodles are submerged in the liquid.
  • Close the Instant Pot lid (make sure the valve is up – in the position for sealing) and pressure cook on high for 3 minutes.
  • When the cooking time is finished, allow a natural pressure release for 5 minutes.
  • To open the Instant Pot lid, move the valve to 'venting' and manually release any remaining pressure, if applicable.
  • Give the macaroni a stir to loosen it.
  • Then, fold in the remaining 4 tablespoons of butter and the cheese until the mixture is thoroughly combined and smooth.
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  • Allow the sauce to sit and thicken for about 5 minutes on the Instant Pot 'keep warm' setting.
  • Serve right away, and enjoy!
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Nutrition

Calories: 384kcal | Carbohydrates: 30g | Protein: 16g | Fat: 22g | Saturated Fat: 14g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 6g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 63mg | Sodium: 463mg | Potassium: 167mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 688IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 323mg | Iron: 1mg
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