This Easy Instant Pot Mac and Cheese is sure to become a family favorite recipe in your home. It's creamy, cheesy and sooo delicious! This macaroni and cheese is such an easy recipe to make in your pressure cooker, and will be a weekly menu staple!
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Macaroni and cheese has always been a family favorite! For years, I've been making this No Boil Baked Macaroni and Cheese ... it's so yummy! While we love baked mac and cheese, sometimes we crave a more creamy mac and cheese, and my new Instant Pot Mac and Cheese is just that! It's ooey, gooey and oh so creamy! I made it a few weeks ago, and my family has been begging for it daily since then.
What's in Instant Pot Mac and Cheese?
- 2 ½ cups dry macaroni noodles
- 3 cups water
- ½ teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon dry mustard
- ¼ teaspoon seasoning salt
- ¼ teaspoon pepper
- 1 tablespoon butter
- 3 oz cream cheese
- ¾ cup milk, divided
- 2 ½ cups shredded cheddar cheese
- 2 tablespoons grated parmesan cheese
You will need an Instant Pot or other pressure cooker to make this version of mac and cheese. If you don't own an Instant Pot, you can purchase one HERE or add it to your Christmas list and save this recipe for the future!
How do you make Mac and Cheese in the Instant Pot?
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Add dry macaroni noodles, water, onion powder, dry mustard, seasoning salt, pepper and butter to the Instant Pot.
- Close and lock lid.
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Manually set time to 6 minutes.
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Manually release pressure the timer is finished, and don't drain any leftover water.
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Stir in the cream cheese.
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Add the ¼ cup milk slowly until blended.
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Stir in the cheddar and parmesan cheese.
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Add the remaining ½ cup milk until the mac and cheese is creamy. You may not need to use all of the milk.
Instant Pot Mac and Cheese Video
Check out the video I put together showing just how easy and ooey gooey Instant Pot Mac and Cheese is!
Recipe for Instant Pot Macaroni and Cheese
Easy Instant Pot Mac and Cheese
Ingredients
- 2 ½ cups dry macaroni noodles
- 3 cups water
- ½ teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon dry mustard
- ¼ teaspoon seasoning salt
- ¼ teaspoon pepper
- 1 tablespoon butter
- 3 oz cream cheese
- ¾ cup milk divided
- 2 ½ cups shredded cheddar cheese
- 2 tablespoons grated parmesan cheese
Instructions
- Add dry macaroni noodles, water, onion powder, dry mustard, seasoning salt, pepper and butter to the Instant Pot.
- Close and lock lid.
- Manually set time to 6 minutes.
- Manually release pressure the timer is finished, and don't drain any leftover water.
- Stir in the cream cheese.
- Add the ¼ cup milk slowly until blended.
- Stir in the cheddar and parmesan cheese.
- Add the remaining ½ cup milk until the mac and cheese is creamy. You may not need to use all of the milk.
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Randi says
I'm adding this to our menu next week ... it looks so good and sounds super easy. I really need to start using my instant pot more!
Patti says
I don't know but I think I may have to put an instant pot on my Christmas list. I'm fighting having another gadget in the house with the amazing recipes and ease I see online about this product. Your mac and cheese sounds delicious. Cream cheese, cheddar and parmesan seems like the perfect combination.
Vicki and Jenn 2 Bees in a Pod says
Mac and Cheese is one of our fave comfort foods AND we just got an instant pot! Needless to say we are making your recipe this weekend. Thanks so much for sharing your recipe!
Paula says
I love using my Instant Pot and I look forward to trying this recipe out very soon.
Leen Curinga says
Jessica, I have been looking for a new mac and cheese recipe since my little guy wants it every single week. I am making yours next time for sure!
Maryann says
The ultimate comfort food for fall.
Cindy says
I have a renewed love of homemade mac n cheese. I would love to have an instant pot to make it quicker! Thanks for the idea!!
Kristi Dominguez says
Jessica, I think you've convinced me to finally get an instant pot...this looks fabulous! My mac & cheese-lovin' son thanks you!
Lynn B Spencer says
So, like Patti I keep vacillating on whether or not I need an instant pot. It's recipes like this that make me want to get one, but then I THINK I might be able to do pretty much the same without one...just might take longer. What do you think?
Thanks for sharing this deliciousness!
hugs, Lynn
Jessica says
I totally understand, Lynn! I don't see why you couldn't make this the traditional way. You may have to drain the noodles, and may need to reserve just a little of the pasta water, but other than that, I can't see why not! Good luck!
Susan says
We are big Mac and Cheese fans around here. This looks delicious!
Nancy @ Foodie Chicks Rule says
Love my Instant Pot, going to have to try this in it! xo
Mary Beth says
This looks so good, Jessica! I love mac and cheese but have never tried to make it in my Instant Pot - I can't wait to give this a try.
Angie @ Postcards from the Ridge says
This looks so good! And my family LOVES mac and cheese. Pinning this and definitely will be trying it. So glad you joined the tour again this year!
Laurie @ Vinyet Etc says
Love mac and cheese and I'm a newbie to the instant pot It's such a fantastic time saver, pinned!