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Instant Pot Creamy Mac and Cheese

Ultra-creamy stovetop-style mac and cheese with a triple-cheese sauce that clings to every noodle.

Time
25 min
Servings
5
Level
Easy
Calories
1340
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Original Olivi recipe · nutrition calculated per serving

Ingredients

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Instructions

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  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.

    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.

    3 minutes

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

Calories1340
Fat
75.3 g
Carbohydrates
89.6 g
Fibre
2.7 g
Sugars
22.5 g
Protein
74 g
Sodium
20706 mg

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About this recipe

Ultra-creamy stovetop-style mac and cheese with a triple-cheese sauce that clings to every noodle.

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