INSTANT POT MACARONI AND CHEESE

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This creamy mac 'n' cheese cooks right in the pressure cooker, in vegetable or chicken broth, requiring no straining or draining.

Provided by Coco Morante

Categories     Macaroni and Cheese     Instant Pot     Super Bowl     Pasta     One-Pot Meal     Kid-Friendly     Small Plates

Yield 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 8

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

Steps:

  • 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.
  • 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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