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Instant Pot Mac and Cheese

A creamy and cheesy mac and cheese made easily in the Instant Pot, perfect for quick family dinners.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 5 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Servings: 6
Cuisine: Chinese
Calories: 120
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 1 pound uncooked elbow pasta
  • 4 cups water
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 3 tablespoons butter
  • 2.5 cups shredded cheese cheddar preferred
  • 0.5 cup whole milk

Method
 

Preparation Steps
  1. Put the pasta, water, and salt into the Instant Pot. Cook for 4 minutes using the manual function. Quick release the steam so your noodles don’t get overcooked.
  2. Gently stir in the butter until melted. Add the cheese and milk, stirring until smooth. Let sit for 5 minutes to thicken, then serve hot.

Notes

This recipe can be customized with add-ins like bacon, herbs, or hot sauce for extra flavor.