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Instant Pot Creamy Macaroni and Cheese Recipe

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Ingredients:  
Ingredients:  
1 pound (16 ounces) dry elbow macaroni
4 cups low-sodium chicken broth OR water or a combination of both
3 tablespoons unsalted butter, cut into chunks
1½ teaspoons garlic powder
¾ teaspoons salt
½ teaspoon black pepper
½-1 cup milk any kind (or heavy cream for richness)
2 cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese
1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
Directions:
Directions:
Add macaroni, chicken broth/water, butter, garlic powder, salt, and pepper to Instant Pot. Stir to combine.

Cover, place into lock position, and make sure the valve is in the sealing position. Cook on high pressure (press the manual button to set time) for 5 minutes. Remember that it will take about 15 minutes to come to pressure and then the time will start counting down.

When timer goes off, do a quick release by turning the valve to the venting position and letting steam release until the pin drops. I like to place a folded kitchen towel over the valve so that it catches the steam.

Remove the lid and stir. Then, add in 1/2 cup of milk and 1/2 cup of cheese. Stir until cheese is melted. Repeat by adding 1/2 cup of cheese at a time and stirring until melted. If more liquid is needed, add an additional 1/2 cup of milk. Taste and add more salt and/or pepper, if needed.

Serve immediately.
Number Of Servings:
Number Of Servings:
6-8
Preparation Time:
Preparation Time:
30 min
Personal Notes:
Personal Notes:
Chicken broth or water can be used to cook the noodles. Chicken broth will enhance the flavor, but water will still give you delicious results.
If you use another pasta shape other than elbow macaroni, you may need to adjust the liquid to cook it in.
Although you can use the bagged shredded cheese, shredding your own cheese results in a creamier texture.

 

 

 

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