This quick and delicious one-pot instant pot mac & cheese has only a few ingredients and results in a creamy, cheesy meal! It’s the perfect, easy recipe! Serve it as a main dish or as a side to your favorite dinner. You’ll want to make it again and again. Let’s get cooking!

What You’ll Need

• 1 pound elbow macaroni noodles
• 3 3/4 cups water
• 2 Tablespoons butter
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 cup whole milk
• 4 cups grated cheddar cheese
• 1 teaspoon salt & pepper

How to Make Instant Pot Mac & Cheese

1. Add pasta, water, butter, and salt to the bowl of an Instant Pot, and briefly stir to combine.
2. Lock the lid and set the valve to sealing. Cook on high pressure on the manual for 1 minute, followed by a quick release.  Remove lid.
3. Add in the milk and stir briefly to combine. Then add in the cheeses and gently stir and stir until they have completely melted into a creamy sauce. The sauce will continue to thicken as it sits, so if it seems too thin, just let it rest for an extra minute or two. Season with extra salt and black pepper, if needed.
4. Serve warm and enjoy

Baked Mac & Cheese

Feel free to bake this recipe if you prefer a baked mac and cheese.

If you are serving this up as a side dish for your holiday parties, feel free to throw the prepared mac and cheese into a casserole dish with bread crumbs. 350 degrees for 30 minutes should be perfect for a golden brown top!

OTHER HOLIDAY SIDES TO TRY

• Instant Pot Creamed Corn
• Life-Changing Instant Pot Mashed Potatoes
• Instant Pot Glazed Carrots
• Roasted Acorn Squash
• Sourdough Dinner Rolls
• Bacon & Brussel Sprouts
• Charcuterie Board

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