Easy Family Dinner - Instant Pot Mac & Cheese
Instant Pot Mac & Cheese – Easy Family Dinner - Easy Recipe to Make in Less Than 30 Minutes! - Affordable and Quick Meal - Mom's Noodle Nuggets
Equipment
- 1 Instant Pot
Ingredients
- 1 Box Elbow Noodles
- 2 12 oz Cans Low Sodium Chicken Broth
- 2-4 tbsp Unsalted Butter 4 tbsp recommended
- 3-4 cups Shredded Extra Sharp Cheddar Cheese
- 1-1 1/2 cups Whole Milk Can opt for lower fat but it will be less creamy
- 1/4 tsp Ground Mustard
- To Taste Salt & Pepper Typically, it will be at least 1/4 tsp of salt
Instructions
- Pour the box of elbow noodles and the chicken broth into the instant pot.
- Close the lid and set it to sealing.
- Set the instant pot to high pressure and set the time for 3 minutes.
- Once the instant pot is finished, do a quick release and unlock the lid.
- Stir the pasta and add in the butter until melted. I always aim towards adding more butter.
- Add the cheese and 1 cup of milk. Stir to combine. If the cheese is not melting well, add more milk.
- Add the ground mustard and add the salt and pepper to taste.
Notes
If your sauce is too thin, turn on the instant pot to sauté for a few minutes - stir often if you turn it to sauté.
The recipe holds up really well in the fridge! I recommend reheating it on the stove with a little butter and milk to get that initial creamy texture!
You can always add some chicken or bacon bits to make it more substantial for an entire dinner. I also like to add some kale. I know it sounds crazy but the kale really adds a delicious nutty flavor with a kick of protein and a veggie!