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{Instant Pot} Pressure Cooker Mac and Cheese
{Instant Pot} Pressure Cooker Mac and Cheese is made with c. freshly grated Sharp Cheddar Cheese, c. freshly grated Mozzarella Cheese, and box elbow noodles.
- Prep
- 10 min
- Cook
- 4 min
- Total
- 14 min
- Original yield
- Serves 8
- Ingredients
- 8 listed
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Recipe categories & planning details
- Meal type
- Main course
- Cuisine
- American
- Preparation & total time
- Prep: 15 minutes or less · Total: 30 minutes or less
A few quick notes
1. Prepare the first additions
Set out the ingredients needed for the first cooking step.
Get to know the ingredients
box elbow noodles, uncooked
In the method: Pour the noodles into the pressure cooker.
c. warm water
In the method: Add water, garlic powder salt, and pepper.
c. freshly grated Sharp Cheddar Cheese
In the method: Turn pressure cooker to "saute" and add in cheese and 1/2 c. milk.
Let’s make it
Choose your servings, then check things off as you go.
Original recipe: Serves 8. Original quantities shown.
Check ingredients as you prepare them. These checks stay on this page.
Ingredient note
Source: 1 (16 oz) box elbow noodles, uncookedIngredient note
Source: 4 c. warm waterIngredient note
Source: 1 Tsp garlic powderIngredient note
Source: 1/2 tsp pepperIngredient note
Source: 1/2 tsp saltIngredient note
Source: 2 c. freshly grated Sharp Cheddar CheeseIngredient note
Source: 1 c. freshly grated Mozzarella CheeseIngredient note
Source: 1/2 - 1 c. milk; upper source range endpoint used for shopping.
How to make it
0 of 5 steps completeMake room for {Instant Pot} Pressure Cooker Mac and Cheese
Review ingredients in your pantry before anything is added. Meal plans use your household size; grocery-only additions use the servings selected above.
The last little job
Finish as directed
If you would like the cheese sauce thinner add more milk.
A few questions you might have
What should I prepare first?
Set out the pressure cooker and pot. Start with this step: Pour the noodles into the pressure cooker.
Which preparation step should I plan for?
Set out the ingredients needed for the first cooking step.
What check should I look for as it cooks?
Mix until cheese is melted.
How do I plan the ingredient amounts?
This version serves 8. Use the ingredient amounts listed for that yield. If you change the number of portions, check equipment and the full method as well as the shopping quantities.
Storage & reheating safety
For cooked, perishable leftovers, refrigerate within 2 hours (1 hour above 90°F), using shallow containers for prompt cooling. Keep the refrigerator at 40°F or below, use refrigerated leftovers within 3–4 days, and reheat hot leftovers to 165°F, checked with a food thermometer. Follow any shorter package limit.
These are general safety limits, not a tested storage or freezing recommendation for this particular dish. USDA leftovers guidance · Safe cooking temperatures
Recipe source: julieseatsandtreats.com. Ingredient names and quantities may be adapted for the pantry.
Preparation notes follow the recipe shown here.