Making the perfect 5-Ingredient Instant Pot Mac and Cheese should only take approximately 30 min . It’s considered an Easy level recipe. Below are the ingredients and directions for you to easily follow. The 5-Ingredient Instant Pot Mac and Cheese recipe can feed your family for 6 servings.
There are many different ways to make this 5-Ingredient Instant Pot Mac and Cheese recipe. Once you’re familiar with our recommended ingredients and directions, you can add your own twist to this recipe to make it your own! We’ve also listed potential Cookware items below that might be necessary for this 5-Ingredient Instant Pot Mac and Cheese recipe.
5-Ingredient Instant Pot Mac and Cheese Popular Ingredients
- 1 pound elbow macaroni
- Kosher salt
- One 12-ounce can evaporated milk
- 3 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 3 cups shredded mild or medium Cheddar
Steps for making 5-Ingredient Instant Pot Mac and Cheese
- Combine the macaroni, 4 cups water and 1 tablespoon salt in a 6- or 8-quart Instant Pot® multi-cooker (see Cook’s Note). Follow the manufacturer’s guide for locking the lid and preparing to cook. Set to pressure cook on high for 4 minutes.
- After the pressure cook cycle is complete follow the manufacturer’s guide for quick release and wait until the cycle is complete. Being careful of any remaining steam, unlock and remove the lid and switch to the low saute setting.
- Stir in the evaporated milk, butter and 1/4 cup water. Then add the Cheddar, a little at time, while constantly stirring, until the cheese is completely melted. Serve hot.
Popular Categories for this Recipe
- Macaroni and Cheese – Macaroni and cheese—also called mac and cheese in the United States, and macaroni cheese in the United Kingdom—is a dish of cooked macaroni pasta and a cheese sauce, most commonly cheddar. It can also incorporate other ingredients, such as breadcrumbs or meat.Traditional macaroni and cheese is a casserole baked in the oven; however, it may be prepared in a sauce pan on top of the stove or using a packaged mix. The cheese is often first incorporated into a Béchamel sauce to create a Mornay sauce, which is then added to the pasta. In the United States, it is considered a comfort food.
- Side Dish – A side dish, sometimes referred to as a side order, side item, or simply a side, is a food item that accompanies the entrée or main course at a meal.
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