Instant Pot Mac and Cheese - The Right Way!

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.

Take out the rack from the Instant Pot.

Pour 4 cups of water into the Instant Pot liner.

Add 4 tablespoons of butter into the water.

Add 1 teaspoon of salt and 2 teaspoons of dry mustard powder into the pot.

Stir the mixture well to distribute the salt and mustard powder.

Add the macaroni into the pot, ensuring it is submerged under the water without stirring.

Set the Instant Pot to cook on high pressure for 4 minutes.

Once the cooking time is complete, allow for a natural release for a few minutes before switching to quick release.

Open the lid and stir in 1 cup of heavy cream, 1 cup of grated sharp white cheddar, and 1 cup of grated Monterey Jack cheese until melted and creamy.

Cooking Techniques

Equipment Needed

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