Instant Pot Mac and Cheese

Name: Instant Pot Mac and Cheese
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 25 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 package (16 ounces) elbow macaroni; 2-1/2 cups chicken broth; 1/2 cup butter, cubed; 1 package (8 ounces) Velveeta, cubed; 1 cup heavy whipping cream; 1 teaspoon coarsely ground pepper

Total Time Prep: 10 min. Cook: 15 min.

Yield 4 servings

Test Kitchen Approved

An Instant Pot mac and cheese recipe is one of the fastest ways to get comfort food on the table. It calls for just six ingredients and comes together in under 30 minutes.

Ingredients

1 package (16 ounces) elbow macaroni
2-1/2 cups chicken broth
1/2 cup butter, cubed
1 package (8 ounces) Velveeta, cubed
1 cup heavy whipping cream
1 teaspoon coarsely ground pepper

Directions

In a 6-qt. electric pressure cooker, add the first 4 ingredients in order; do not stir. Lock lid; close pressure-release valve. Adjust to pressure-cook on high for 7 minutes. Let pressure release naturally for 5 minutes; quick-release any remaining pressure.
Stir to combine then gradually stir in cream and pepper.

Nutrition Facts

1-1/2 cups: 1009 calories, 62g fat (38g saturated fat), 184mg cholesterol, 1470mg sodium, 90g carbohydrate (9g sugars, 4g fiber), 27g protein.

This gooey, cheesy Velveeta recipe reminds me so much of my grandma's macaroni and cheese. It is easier to make than from a box and has a nice homemade touch from the pepper. —Jennifer Stowell, Deep River, Iowa

Recipe Creator

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