MULTI-COOKER CHEDDAR GRUYERE MACARONI AND CHEESE

Multi-Cooker Cheddar Gruyere Macaroni and Cheese image

You can't beat this rich and creamy Ninja Foodi mac and cheese. This multi-cooker recipe is a new twist on the original. -Robin Haas, Cranston, Rhode Island

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Dinner

Time 20m

Yield 12 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 13

Ingredients

4 cups water
2 teaspoons canola oil
16 ounces uncooked elbow macaroni
2-1/2 teaspoons ground mustard
1 teaspoon onion powder
1/2 teaspoon white pepper
1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
2-3/4 cups half-and-half
1/2 cup unsalted butter, cubed and divided
1-1/4 pounds cheddar cheese, shredded (5 cups)
3/4 pound Gruyere or Emmenthaler cheese, shredded (3 cups)
1 cup crushed Ritz crackers (about 25 crackers)
Chopped fresh chives

Steps:

Add macaroni, water and oil to inner pot of large multi-cooker; stir. Lock pressure lid. Press pressure function; select custom. Press timer; set to 3 minutes. Start. , Let pressure release naturally for 2 minutes; quick-release any remaining pressure. Whisk ground mustard, onion powder, white pepper and nutmeg into half-and-half. Pour over macaroni. Stir in 4 tablespoons butter and cheeses until thoroughly combined and melted. Melt remaining 4 tablespoons butter; stir in cracker crumbs. Sprinkle over macaroni. , Cover with air frying lid. Press air fry function; set to custom. Press timer; set to 7 minutes. Start. Cook until crumbs are golden brown. Just before serving, sprinkle with chives..

Nutrition Facts : Calories 635 calories, Fat 42g fat (23g saturated fat), Cholesterol 126mg cholesterol, Sodium 604mg sodium, Carbohydrate 36g carbohydrate (4g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 27g protein.