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Easy Instant Pot Mac and Cheese

Easy Instant Pot Mac and Cheese

Yield: 6 servings
Prep: 15 minutes
Cook: 20 minutes
Total: 35 minutes
A super short ingredient list with just 6 min in the pressure cooker! So easy, quick, and unbelievably creamy. SO SO GOOD.
4.7 stars (14 ratings)

Ingredients

  • 1 12-ounce package medium pasta shells
  • 1 teaspoon paprika
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder
  • ½ teaspoon garlic powder
  • Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
  • ½ cup heavy cream
  • 1 ½ teaspoons Dijon mustard
  • 8 ounces shredded extra-sharp cheddar cheese, about 2 cups
  • ½ cup freshly grated Parmesan

Instructions

  • Add pasta, paprika, onion powder and garlic powder to a 6-qt Instant Pot®. Stir in 3 1/2 cups water; season with salt and pepper, to taste.
  • Select manual setting; adjust pressure to high, and set time for 6 minutes. When finished cooking, quick-release pressure according to manufacturer’s directions.
  • Select warm setting. Stir in heavy cream and Dijon until warmed, about 1 minute. Gradually whisk in cheeses until melted, about 2 minutes; season with salt and pepper, to taste.
  • Serve immediately.