Name: Instant Pot Macaroni and Cheese
Yield: 8 servings
Ingredients: 1 pound elbow macaroni; 4 cups low-sodium chicken broth or vegetable broth; 3 tablespoons unsalted butter; 12 ounces shredded sharp Cheddar cheese (3 cups tightly packed); 1/2 cup shredded Parmesan cheese (about 2 ounces); 1/2 cup sour cream; 11/2 teaspoons prepared yellow mustard; 1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper

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Photo by Colin Price

This is a creamy, cheesy, classic mac 'n' cheese! The macaroni cooks in vegetable or chicken broth, and there's no straining or draining required. For a change of pace, switch out the cheddar cheese for Fontina, Gruyère, or smoked Gouda.

To Get a Crispy Top

If you like, finish the macaroni and cheese under the broiler for a crispy topping. Transfer to a 3-quart flameproof baking dish, sprinkle evenly with 1 cup panko bread crumbs, and then broil for just a few minutes, until the bread crumbs are golden brown.

Recipe information

Yield
8 servings

Ingredients

1 pound elbow macaroni

4 cups low-sodium chicken broth or vegetable broth

3 tablespoons unsalted butter

12 ounces shredded sharp Cheddar cheese (3 cups tightly packed)

1/2 cup shredded Parmesan cheese (about 2 ounces)

1/2 cup sour cream

11/2 teaspoons prepared yellow mustard

1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper

Preparation

Step 1
Combine the macaroni, broth, and butter in the Instant Pot. Secure the lid and set the Pressure Release to Sealing. Select the Manual setting and set the cooking time for 6 minutes at high pressure.
Step 2
Perform a quick release by moving the Pressure Release to Venting. Open the pot and stir in the cheeses, sour cream, mustard, and cayenne pepper. Let sit for 5 minutes to thicken, then stir again and serve.

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From The Essential Instant Pot Cookbook: Fresh and Foolproof Recipes for Your Electric Pressure Cooker © 2017 by Coco Morante. Reprinted with permission from Ten Speed Press. Buy the full book from Amazon.

TagsMac and Cheese Pasta Macaroni Cheddar Cheese Dairy Parmesan Sour Cream Main Dinner Vegetarian Easy Quick Weeknight Meals One-Pot Meals 30 Minutes or Less Simmer Instant Pot Cookbooks

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