Easy & Oh So Delicious Instant Pot Homemade Mac and Cheese
Do you own an Instant Pot pressure cooker?
I’m guessing many of you do as we’ve posted quite a few pressure cooker deals here on Hip2Save. If you’re looking for some quick and easy recipe ideas, consider trying this outstanding homemade Macaroni and Cheese recipe that can be made in under 30 minutes using evaporated milk to make it thick and creamy. The results are cheesy, flavorful, and super delicious!
Pressure Cooker Mac and Cheese
yield: 8 SERVINGS
prep time: 5 MINUTES
cook time: 20 MINUTES
total time: 25 MINUTES
Make this easy pressure cooker mac and cheese for your family weeknight dinner or a cheesy and creamy side dish.
Ingredients
- 1lb. Elbow Macaroni
- 2 Tablespoons Butter
- 4 Cups water
- 1 Tablespoon Mustard
- 1 Teaspoon Tabasco Sauce
- 1/2 Teaspoon Salt
- 12 oz. Can Evaporated Milk
- 3 Cups (12 oz.) Sharp Cheddar Cheese, shredded
- 3/4 cup (3 oz.) Parmesan Cheese, shredded
Directions
1
Combine water, pasta, mustard, Tabasco, butter, and salt in the pressure cooker, and stir. Lock the lid and set for 4 minutes on manual mode (high pressure).
2
Do a quick release after cook time is done, and remove lid. The water will be absorbed into the pasta.
3
Keep the pot in warm mode and stir in evaporated milk. Stir in the cheese a cup at a time.
4
If you prefer toasted breadcrumbs on top (my kids are not fans), just pour mac and cheese in an oven safe casserole dish, top with bread crumbs, and toast in the oven using broiler. Serves 6-8.
Note: The actual cooking time is closer to 20 minutes, because it takes time for the machine to come to pressure and then it cooks. I still feel like it’s easier and more convenient than boiling water on the stove, but if you don’t have a pressure cooker, you can cook your noodles on the stove first and then follow the rest of the instructions.
My family loved this recipe! Also, I’d like to share that I’ve learned a lot and gained some valuable insight and cooking tips from the Instant Pot community on Facebook. It’s a helpful group to join if you’re new to pressure cooking and/or looking for inspiration! In fact, this recipe gets rave reviews and is very popular among members. Recipe Adapted from DadCooksDinner.com Enjoy!
Looks yummy Lina….Thanks, will try soon.
My kids love mac n cheese, definitely will try it. Thanx
Any good recipes similar to this for the slow cocker? Don’t own a pressure cocker.
You can actually put all these same ingredients in s slow cooker on low for 2-3 hours and get the same result.
Thank you. I don’t have pressure cooker. Last thing I want to do is add more appliances. LOL
I’ve made Trisha Yearwood’s slow cooker mac n cheese that was really good. Hth
Looks oh so yummy. Now I want mac & cheese 😀
Any good recipes similar to this one for the slow cocker? Don’t own a pressure cocker.
Slow cocker! Lol, thanks I needed that little chuckle!
Yes I haven’t tried yet – but the common slow cooker directions I found online are 3 hours on low, but with 1.5-2 cups milk plus the can of evaporated milk instead of water in this recipe. Hope that helps!
Looks SO yummy!
Does it have to be an “instant” pressure cooker (whatever that is). I have a stovetop one.
No, you can use your pressure cooker! Thanks Pat
Some bacon crumbs to top that if would be great 😆
Ah yes bacon is always a great idea! Thanks 👌🏻
Bacon is good in nearly anything!
I washed my new Instapot tonight, and made this. Although it would have just been easier to cook the noodles on the stove, I got used to handling the Instapot. I didn’t even hear it cooking! As with all pressure cookers, follow the instructions carefully. It was delicious!
Do you cook macaroni first?
If using a pressure cooker – no. It’s awesome how it just absorbs the water and cooks noodles!
Thank You Lina!
I can get crunchy topping using a slow cooker. Top with breadcrumb/butter mix & put a paper towel across top of lid to collect moisture so they don’t get soggy.
This recipe was just delicious, Lina! Thank you for sharing it. One request…more Instant Pot recipes….:) Pretty please and thank you!
That’s great news! Thanks for the feedback.
How about some recipes for a stove top pressure cooker? Got one last year & still haven’t used it yet…
Your recipe says it’s for pressure cooker, yet your instructions are for the instant pot, which is different than a regular stove top pressure cooker. Wish I could try the recipes, but would want an actual pressure cooker recipe, not an electric instant pot recipe.
the time is the same making this recipe for a stove top pressure cooker. My MIL had quite a few handwritten recipes for her stove top pressure cooker and have not had an issue converting/cooking those same recipes in my electric pressure cooker.
Thanks, will try it!
My three year old loved this so much he ran from the table to hug me ‘Mmmmm, so yum yum momma!’
YUM this looks soo good i love mac and cheese i can eat that any hour of the day all day long!!!
Yes, yes, yes! Thank you!
Thanks! been looking for a homemade mac and cheese recipe (that tastes good) I will have to see how gluten free noodles do in a pressure cooker. They are very “picky” regarding cooking time, too long and they are disgusting.
How many cups of macaroni ?? Not sure on 1lb thanks
1 lb of pasta is 16 oz which is the equivalent to a standard size box of pasta.
Can anybody tell me if the mustard in this recipe is dried mustard or the condiment? Most recipes I see call for dried, but I wanted to double check.
This might be a dumb question but is the mustard powdered or prepared yellow mustard?
The picture at the top shows a regular yellow mustard bottle.
By far the easiest and cheesiest no fail recipe for this. Glad I found it. Thanks.
That’s great news! Thanks for sharing 👍
How many cups to a pound? I looked it up and it said 2 cups. It was way, too watery, so I’m thinking 3-4.
Delicious! There was a little liquid when I opened the lid after cooking the pasta, but I didn’t drain it. It absorbed into the dish. So easy!! So fast!! So good!!
I’m so glad you like it!! Thanks for sharing 😋
Kids are excited to try this tonight! I’m doubling the recipe. Would you recommend increasing the cooking time if I double it? Thanks!!
I haven’t tried doubling – but everything I’m reading online says you don’t have to. Just that you’re pot will adjust and take longer to come to pressure. You should be good! Thanks!
How many Cups would you estimate to be in one serving for this recipe. Love it but have started to keep track of my foods for weight loss.
That looks so delicious!
Great recipe. Super easy in pressure cooker. I substituted chicken broth for the water for more flavor.
Awesome! Thanks for sharing Susan 👏