Easy one pot Instant Pot Mac and Cheese is simple to make and always a winning recipe! Have dinner on the table in 20 minutes and use left-overs for school lunch the next day.
Easy Instant Pot Mac and Cheese
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Easy Weeknight Instant Pot Dinner Recipe
Make sure you stock up on the back to school essentials above when you are out shopping for ingredients for this fabulous Instant Pot Mac and Cheese recipe. It’s perfect for a fast weeknight night dinner.
I’ve been eating gluten-free on my new diet and loving it! I used Banza gluten-free pasta for this dish, but the recipe calls for regular elbow pasta. Whichever you choose, this dinner is always satisfying.
How to Make Instant Pot Mac & Cheese
This easy Instant Pot recipe only has a few steps and will make homemade dinners a breeze!
- Instant Pot: Add macaroni pasta and water into the pot
- Cook: 4 minutes on high
- Quick Release: This way the pasta doesn’t overcook
- Gently stir: Add butter, cheese, milk, salt and smoked paprika.
- Eat: Serve and enjoy!
What Goes with Mac and Cheese?
Want to jazz up this Mac and cheese recipe? On a busy weeknight, a salad along with this recipe really hits the spot. I also love these sliders or crispy chicken.
15 Add-Ins to Spruce up Mac and Cheese
You could also add in your favorite vegetables, crackers or meat. Here are fifteen delicious Mac and cheese additions.
- Ground Turkey
- Ground Beef
- Shredded chicken
- Ham
- Bacon
- Broccoli
- Peas
- Tomatoes
- Bell Peppers
- Green beans
- Carrots
- Roasted garlic
- Onions
- Crackers
- Chips
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Instant Pot Mac and Cheese
Ingredients
- 16 oz uncooked elbow pasta
- 4 cups water
- 3 tablespoons butter
- 1 cup shredded sharp Cheddar cheese
- 1 ½ cup shredded Cheddar jack
- ½ cup 2% milk
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon smoked paprika
Instructions
- Add the pasta and water into the Instant Pot. Stir and make sure the noodles are covered with water.
- Cook for 4 minutes on high.
- Quick release when done, remove the lid.
- Gently stir in the butter until melted.
- Add the cheese, milk, salt and paprika.
- Add more milk if needed and salt to taste.
- Serve and enjoy!
Notes
- Banza gluten-free pasta
- dairy-free butter
- dairy-free cheese
- replace salt with Mrs. Dash salt-free seasoning
Nutrition
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Originally published on August 8, 2021. Last Updated on August 8, 2021 by Amy Locurto
Jen says
Oh my gosh mac and cheese! I can’t wait to try this recipe again. This time I might add some seasoned ground beef.
Liz says
SO quick and easy! We loved this mac and cheese!!!
Amy Locurto says
That would be amazing!
Wendee Robinson says
Yum! We should try lobster with this too!