American
Instant Pot Creamy Mac and Cheese
Ultra-creamy stovetop-style mac and cheese with a triple-cheese sauce that clings to every noodle.
Ingredients
- 1 lb elbow macaroni
- 4 cup chicken broth
- 3 tbsp butter
- 1 tsp mustard powder
- 1 cup evaporated milk
- 2,5 cup sharp cheddar, shredded
- 1 cup Gruyère, shredded
Instructions
- 1
Add the macaroni, broth, butter and mustard powder to the pot, ensuring the pasta is submerged.
- 2
Seal the lid and pressure-cook on High for 4 minutes.
- 3
Quick-release the pressure immediately once cooking ends.
- 4
Stir in the evaporated milk while the pasta is hot.
- 5
Add the cheddar and Gruyère a handful at a time, stirring until fully melted and glossy.
- 6
Let stand 3 minutes to thicken, then season and serve.
Chef's tip
Shred your own cheese off the block — pre-shredded cheese is coated in anti-caking starch that makes the sauce grainy instead of silky.
Suggested pairing
A crisp Chardonnay cuts through the richness of the cheese sauce.
Nutrition facts
Per serving
- Fat
- 75.3 g
- Carbohydrates
- 89.6 g
- Fibre
- 2.7 g
- Sugars
- 22.5 g
- Protein
- 74 g
- Sodium
- 20706 mg
Values for information only.
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