Instant Pot Mac & Cheese

Name: Instant Pot Mac & Cheese
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 20 min
Yield: 6-8 serving(s)
Ingredients: 3 1/4 cups milk, plus additional as necessary; 8 ounces cream cheese; 2 tablespoons unsalted butter; 1/2 lb about 2 1/2 cups sharp white cheddar cheese, coarsely grated; 1/2 lb about 2 1/2 cups gruyere, coarsely grated; 1/2 clove grated garlic; 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper, plus additional to taste and for serving; kosher salt & freshly ground black pepper; 1 lb rotini pasta; thinly sliced chives, for serving

⏱ 20 mins 🍽 6-8 serving(s) 🏷 Macaroni And Cheese

This recipe creates a rich and creamy macaroni and cheese entirely in the Instant Pot. Sharp white cheddar and gruyere cheeses are melted into a base of milk, cream cheese, and butter to form a luxurious sauce. The pasta cooks directly in this sauce under pressure, absorbing all the flavour. Ready in just 20 minutes, it's finished with a garnish of fresh chives and a hint of cayenne pepper for a touch of warmth.

Ingredients

3 1/4 cups milk, plus additional as necessary
8 ounces cream cheese
2 tablespoons unsalted butter
1/2 lb about 2 1/2 cups sharp white cheddar cheese, coarsely grated
1/2 lb about 2 1/2 cups gruyere, coarsely grated
1/2 clove grated garlic
1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper, plus additional to taste and for serving
kosher salt & freshly ground black pepper
1 lb rotini pasta
thinly sliced chives, for serving

Method

Select the saute function on your Instant Pot. Pour in the milk, then add the cream cheese and butter. Whisk the mixture as it cooks until the cream cheese has fully melted and the liquid begins to simmer.
Stir in the grated cheddar and gruyere cheeses, along with the garlic and cayenne pepper. Keep whisking until the cheese has melted and the sauce is smooth. Season well with salt and black pepper.
Add the rotini pasta to the pot and fold it through the cheese sauce until it is well coated. Secure the lid on the Instant Pot.
Set the cooker to high pressure and programme it to cook for 6 minutes. Once the time is up, perform a manual pressure release and carefully open the lid.
Taste the mac and cheese and adjust the seasoning with more salt, pepper, or cayenne as needed. If the consistency is too thick, you can stir in an extra 1/4 cup of milk.
Dish up the mac and cheese straight away, topping each portion with sliced chives and a light sprinkle of cayenne pepper.

Nutrition (per serving)

Sodium555300 mg

Recipe details

CategoryMacaroni And Cheese

Authornorasingley