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Instant Pot Creamy Mac and Cheese

A creamy mac and cheese recipe made in an electric pressure cooker, quick, easy, and delicious.
Course: Main Dish
Cuisine: American
Servings: 8 servings

Ingredients

  • 1 lb elbow pasta
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 tablespoon butter
  • 1 tablespoon flour
  • 2 cups whole milk
  • 2 cups grated cheese you can add up to a cup more cheese if desired
  • Add salt and pepper to taste and a dash of cayenne pepper.

Instructions

  • Place the pasta in the pot of the instant pot and cover it with water.
  • Timing: Read the timing on the package of pasta, mine said 7-8 minutes. Cut the lowest number in half and reduce by 1 more. I timed my pasta for 3 minutes. (2 would be fine too) it takes time for the pressure cooker to come to temperature and in that time the pasta is softening/cooking. And you'll be cooking it a bit more when you add the milk and cheese.
  • When the pressure cooker beeps, release the pressure by turning the valve to allow the air to vent out, be careful the steam is hot. I use tongs to hold the knob to allow pressure to release quickly.
  • Next, add in the butter and flour and give it a stir.
  • Next, add in the milk and cheese and stir until the cheese is all melted.
  • Add salt and pepper to taste. I add at least 1/2 teaspoon salt and 1/4 teaspoon pepper and a dash of cayenne pepper.