Instant Pot Mac & Cheese

Made with just 5 ingredients
by Lindsay https://pinchofyum.com/instant-pot-mac-and-cheese

(Pasta, Cheese, Instant Pot)

Yield: 6-8 servings
Calories Per Serving: 400.
(For 1 or 2 people ¼ recipe in parenthesis.)
Prep Time:
Cook Time:
Total Time: 20 min.

Ingredients

Note: 1 lb dry macaroni = 4 cups.
1 lb uncooked elbow macaroni (1 Cup)
4 C water (1½ C)
1 tsp Kosher salt (2 pinches)
3 Tbsp butter, cut into small pieces (1 Tbsp)
2 ½ C shredded cheese (1 C)
Up to ½ C whole milk (Probably 0 - 1 Tbsp)
Optional Ingredients:
Chopped onions
Chopped ham
Capers



Instructions

1. Put the pasta, water, and salt into the Instant Pot. Pressure for 4 minutes using the manual function. Quick release the steam so the macaroni won't be over cooked.
2. Gently stir in the butter until melted.
3. Add the cheese, stir until melted and blended. Add milk if added moisture is needed.
4. Add any optional ingredients.
5. Let stand 5-10 minutes to allow the mixture to thicken.
6. That's it. Enjoy.