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Instant Pot Jalapeno Bacon Mac and Cheese

Ingredients

  • 1 lb pasta I used rigatoni the instructions said to cook pasta 9-10 minutes I cooked in instant pot for 4 minutes.
  • 1 jalapeno pepper diced (if you prefer mild, remove rib and seeds)
  • 5 sliced cooked bacon chopped (or more if preferred)
  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • 2 tablespoons flour
  • 9-10 minutes I cooked in the instant pot for 4 minutes)
  • 2 cups milk/cream I use a combination of whole milk and cream typically 1 1/2 cups whole milk and 1/2 cup cream
  • 2 cups cheddar cheese

Instructions

  • In the pot of the instant pot place pasta, cover with warm tap water.
  • Cook on high pressure for half the time of the pasta package minus 1 minute. The package of rigatoni said to cook for 9-10 minutes, so I cooked it for 4 minutes.
  • Release the pressure when the timer goes off.
  • Drain pasta in a strainer.
  • Place the pot back in the instant pot and turn the saute feature on (without the pasta in the pot)
  • Add butter and jalapeno, saute, Add chopped bacon, and cook until crisp.
  • Add in flour and stir until combined. Slowly add in milk mixture and stir until creamy.
  • Stir in cheese until combined.
  • Place pasta into pot and stir.
  • It's ready to serve, top with additional bacon and jalapeno.