Instant Pot Mac a n d Cheese recipe

cheddar cheese

🥗Healthier: reduced-fat cheese

💰Cheaper: processed cheese

Lower calorie option or more budget-friendly.

elbow macaroni

🥗Healthier: whole grain pasta

💰Cheaper: any pasta shape

More nutritious or versatile.

Add 1 cup of macaroni noodles to the Instant Pot mini.

Pour in 1 cup of broth (chicken or vegetable).

Add 1 tablespoon of butter.

Sprinkle in 1/4 teaspoon of garlic powder and stir the mixture.

Seal the Instant Pot lid and set to pressure cook on high for 5 minutes.

Activate the keep warm feature on the Instant Pot.

Once the timer goes off, cover the pressure valve with a towel and use a long object to open it carefully to release the pressure.

Wait for the pressure valve to drop completely before opening the Instant Pot lid.

Stir the cooked pasta, keeping the keep warm function on to melt the cheese.

Add 1/4 cup of Parmesan cheese and 4 ounces of freshly grated extra sharp cheddar to the pasta.

Mix in 2 tablespoons of sour cream and stir until creamy.

Cooking Techniques

Equipment Needed

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