Cheesy , Creamy , Gooey ……Oh-so Delicious . You can never go wrong when describing – Mac and Cheese.

Name: Instant Mac and Cheese
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 4 min
Total time: 10 min
Yield: 6
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: Pasta- 1 pound; Vegetable Stock- 3 cups; Water- 1 cup; Butter- 1 tbsp; All purpose seasoning- 2 tsp; Ground Mustard- 1tsp; Sweet paprika- 1 tsp; Salt- 1 tsp; Cheese blend of your Choice- 2 cups; Whole milk-1/2 cup

Instant Mac and Cheese is a my version made quickly in the Instant Pot.

Instant pot recipe- made within minutes . Its Comfort food at its best.

Instant Mac and Cheese –

A creamy combination of Pasta , Cheese , butter and seasoning . A lot of tasty extras . Béchamel sauce , bacon bits, Vegan cream cheese . There can be versions of this tasty Comfort food . Mum’s across the globe make the Mac and cheese to please a crowd or their teenagers or Toddlers alike.

I have been a passionate cook since a long time now, but I need to mention that Mac and Cheese is a recipe that my family really loves.

So one of the first recipes that I tried in my Mealthy was Instant Pot Mac and Cheese. I have actually made It with Gourmet cheese- Like Chef Gordon Ramsay. Cauliflower and Macaroni Cheese baked along with English Mustard.

Can I make the Instant Mac and cheese with any Cheese?

Absolutely ! We love Instant Pot Mac And Cheese Per se ! Made with Parmesan , Mexican cheese blend, Mozzarella, Cream cheese ,Sharp cheddar ,Even Gruyere

Can I make this Instant mac and Cheese Vegan ?

Vegan Cheese Works extremely well too. So making this Vegan is totally Possible. You can enjoy The Instant Mac and Cheese made in the comforts of your home , the way you like it with Vegan Cheddar, Vegan Parmesan .

Incase you are an InstantPot fan Like me or even if you are just setting out on your Instant Pot adventure. These Recipes and many More can be really Helpful . We love to make a few easy dinners . My Husband and my teenager alike . Since its easy , we make a lot of meals in the Instant pot like

You have loved all of my Instant pot/Air Fryer Recipes. You can leave your comments and emails to get new recipes in your email as we make them .

Why I like to make Mac and Cheese in the Instant Pot?

Instant mac and Cheese as I like to call it is made best in the Instant pot.

So many ready to eat Mac and Cheese in the markets , why do you make it at home. This is a recipe when one graduates from the Instant Mac and Cheese , wants more Gourmet almost Truffle Mac and cheese. This recipe is for you.

Every time the pasta is cooked to perfection . No checking needed.
Almost a dump and Enjoy recipe. Add all the Ingredients of your Choice. Cheese – Mozzarella , Gruyere, Parmesan, Mexican Blend,Or even Vegan cheese. The Choice is yours .
I say this as I have added some Shaved Truffles in the end .Also a drizzle of truffle oil ……..Oh so yummy !!!
Make It your own.

Your friends and family will surely love this Instant Mac and cheese recipe as its a

Perfect for entertaining.
Its a H’angry man’s Mac and Cheese
Made with pantry staple.
Real Cheese instead of fillers and flavours.
Ready within minutes food.
Full of flavour food.
Make it anytime recipe, yet Gourmet !!!

Ingredients Needed For Instant mac and Cheese –

This recipe is simple yet delicious , there can be a number of variations that you can make . For example a Spinach Mac and Cheese,Mac and Cheese with Sage butter, Vegan with Basil Pesto .

A detailed recipe card along with pro tips and Instructions can be found in the blog . Its a printable recipe card .

Macaroni – Elbow Macaroni ,Gluten free macaroni ,Gluten free ShellsAny kind of pasta works well with this particular recipe. I have used Gluten free Elbow Macaroni

Vegetable Stock – You can use water, stock (chicken , vegetable) Homemade stocks are a great too. I have also added milk in this recipe. You can substitute milk with half and half , Plant based Milk too works wonders.

Butter- The choice is again between vegan butter or the regular butter. Butter adds great flavour to the recipe.

All purpose Seasoning– By now you guys must have guessed that I am a All purpose Seasoning ‘Fan’ . It imparts a great taste and also tends to give a hint of spice to the recipe. In this particular recipe I have also added the Italian herb blend. Seasoning is the key to make even the simplest of the recipes fancy and fabulous. The Italian herb mix gives the needed aromatics and balances the cheesiness in the Instant Mac and Cheese.
Sweet Paprika – This is totally an optional spice. It gives a hint of colour and sweetness to the recipe. Sometimes my hubby prefers a dash of tabasco to spice up the dish . Again totally optional.

Cheese – The most important Ingredient of Instant Mac and Cheese- Cheese- As I mentioned earlier any Cheese blend works brilliantly well. Go ahead make an Awesome Mac n Cheese. No fillers and yet cost effective.

Mozzarella , Gruyere, Parmesan, Mexican Blend,Or even Vegan cheese. The Choice is yours .
Black Truffle / Truffle oil– Go Gourmet . Add a few Shavings of the Black Truffle or truffle oil and get Accolades from the Family /friends. Date night , no worries you shall be the Star.

Instructions on how to make this Instant Mac and Cheese In the Instant pot ?

The most important thing is to make sure that the pasta is not overcooked . Also you do not want lot of cooking liquid so that the sauce is runny and you have a soup . I have written down a few pointers that can help you get the perfect results.

Prepare the pasta- Rather lets say cook the pasta. So first things first , add your Pasta,Butter(not added Traditionally but I like to ) Stock, Seasoning. Stir and close the lid of your Instant pot. Pressure Cook for 3 minutes .

Quick release the Pressure . That is manually release the pressure . This is to make sure that the pasta is still just a little undercooked. Al dente . Just enough bite so you do not have soggy Instant Mac and Cheese.

Stir in the Cheese- To the hot Pasta add Cheese and Milk or cream . I use Whole milk. Add any other seasoning you wish to . Like Hot sauce, Sage leaves, Truffle oil.

Serve hot – Enjoy the Instant Mac and Cheese made Instantly in the Instant pot with fresh ingredients real cheese no fillers and no artificial food colouring. Believe me – you shall never Open a boxed Mac and Cheese again!!

Pro Tips –

To make the Instant Mac and Cheese –

All pasta have a different cooking time. While cooking the pasta in the Ip make sure that the cook time will be cut in almost half .

The pressure has to be released manually released . Pressure will overcook the pasta further more.

Milk or cream or half and half can be used. Depending on how creamy you like your pasta. I like whole milk and not cream. You can use cream and make a creamier Mac and cheese.

Cheese – Cheese of your choice , as i mentioned earlier in the blog . However a few of my favourites are-
- Mozzarella , Gruyere, Parmesan, Mexican Blend,Or even Vegan cheese. The Choice is yours .

Yield: 6 - 8 servings

Instant Mac and Cheese

Cheesy , Creamy , Gooey ......Oh-so Delicious . You can never go wrong when describing - Mac and Cheese. Instant Mac and Cheese is a my version made quickly in the Instant Pot. Instant pot recipe- made within minutes . Its Comfort food at its best.

Prep Time 5 minutes

Cook Time 4 minutes

Additional Time 1 minute

Total Time 10 minutes

Ingredients

Pasta- 1 pound
Vegetable Stock- 3 cups
Water- 1 cup
Butter- 1 tbsp
All purpose seasoning- 2 tsp
Ground Mustard- 1tsp
Sweet paprika- 1 tsp
Salt- 1 tsp
Cheese blend of your Choice- 2 cups
Whole milk-1/2 cup

Instructions

Switch on the Instant Pot on Pressure cook mode.
Add The pasta into the Inner pot.
Next add the Vegetable Stock and Water
Now butter to the pasta and stock
Next season well with All purpose seasoning.
Add the Ground Mustard and Sweet Paprika
Stir in all the ingredients well.
Close the lid of the Instant pot
Pressure cook on high for 4 minutes
Quick manual pressure release.
Open the Lid , its now that you add the Grated Cheese ( you can add your favourite Blend)
Add Whole milk about 1/2 a cup.
Stir in all the Cheese , milk and pasta.
Let stand for about 30 seconds.
The Instant Mac and Cheese is ready to be served.

Notes

All pasta have a different cooking time. While cooking the pasta in the Ip make sure that the cook time will be cut in almost half .

The pressure has to be released manually released . Pressure will overcook the pasta further more.

Milk or cream or half and half can be used. Depending on how creamy you like your pasta. I like whole milk and not cream. You can use cream and make a creamier Mac and cheese.

Cheese - Cheese of your choice , as i mentioned earlier in the blog . However a few of my favourites are-
Mozzarella , Gruyere, Parmesan, Mexican Blend,Or even Vegan cheese. The Choice is yours .

For more Amazing delicious and easy recipes Follow us on our Social media handles. You can also leave us your Email and get news letters of our new recipes.

Cheesy , Creamy , Gooey ……Oh-so Delicious . You can never go wrong when describing – Mac and Cheese.

Instant Mac and Cheese is a my version made quickly in the Instant Pot.

Instant pot recipe- made within minutes . Its Comfort food at its best.

Instant Mac and Cheese –

A creamy combination of Pasta , Cheese , butter and seasoning . A lot of tasty extras . Béchamel sauce , bacon bits, Vegan cream cheese . There can be versions of this tasty Comfort food . Mum’s across the globe make the Mac and cheese to please a crowd or their teenagers or Toddlers alike.

I have been a passionate cook since a long time now, but I need to mention that Mac and Cheese is a recipe that my family really loves.

So one of the first recipes that I tried in my Mealthy was Instant Pot Mac and Cheese. I have actually made It with Gourmet cheese- Like Chef Gordon Ramsay. Cauliflower and Macaroni Cheese baked along with English Mustard.

Can I make the Instant Mac and cheese with any Cheese?

Absolutely ! We love Instant Pot Mac And Cheese Per se ! Made with Parmesan , Mexican cheese blend, Mozzarella, Cream cheese ,Sharp cheddar ,Even Gruyere

Can I make this Instant mac and Cheese Vegan ?

Vegan Cheese Works extremely well too. So making this Vegan is totally Possible. You can enjoy The Instant Mac and Cheese made in the comforts of your home , the way you like it with Vegan Cheddar, Vegan Parmesan .

Incase you are an InstantPot fan Like me or even if you are just setting out on your Instant Pot adventure. These Recipes and many More can be really Helpful . We love to make a few easy dinners . My Husband and my teenager alike . Since its easy , we make a lot of meals in the Instant pot like

Easy Chicken Fajitas -5 ingredients,

Minestrone Soup Recipe

Vegetable Semolina Upma

3 Ingredient Strawberry Jam

You have loved all of my Instant pot/Air Fryer Recipes. You can leave your comments and emails to get new recipes in your email as we make them .

Why I like to make Mac and Cheese in the Instant Pot?

Instant mac and Cheese as I like to call it is made best in the Instant pot.

So many ready to eat Mac and Cheese in the markets , why do you make it at home. This is a recipe when one graduates from the Instant Mac and Cheese , wants more Gourmet almost Truffle Mac and cheese. This recipe is for you.

Every time the pasta is cooked to perfection . No checking needed.

Almost a dump and Enjoy recipe. Add all the Ingredients of your Choice. Cheese – Mozzarella , Gruyere, Parmesan, Mexican Blend,Or even Vegan cheese. The Choice is yours .

I say this as I have added some Shaved Truffles in the end .Also a drizzle of truffle oil ……..Oh so yummy !!!

Make It your own.

Your friends and family will surely love this Instant Mac and cheese recipe as its a

Perfect for entertaining.

Its a H’angry man’s Mac and Cheese

Made with pantry staple.

Real Cheese instead of fillers and flavours.

Ready within minutes food.

Full of flavour food.

Make it anytime recipe, yet Gourmet !!!

Ingredients Needed For Instant mac and Cheese –

This recipe is simple yet delicious , there can be a number of variations that you can make . For example a Spinach Mac and Cheese,Mac and Cheese with Sage butter, Vegan with Basil Pesto .

A detailed recipe card along with pro tips and Instructions can be found in the blog . Its a printable recipe card .

Macaroni – Elbow Macaroni ,Gluten free macaroni ,Gluten free ShellsAny kind of pasta works well with this particular recipe. I have used Gluten free Elbow Macaroni

Vegetable Stock – You can use water, stock (chicken , vegetable) Homemade stocks are a great too. I have also added milk in this recipe. You can substitute milk with half and half , Plant based Milk too works wonders.

Butter- The choice is again between vegan butter or the regular butter. Butter adds great flavour to the recipe.

Sweet Paprika – This is totally an optional spice. It gives a hint of colour and sweetness to the recipe. Sometimes my hubby prefers a dash of tabasco to spice up the dish . Again totally optional.

Cheese – The most important Ingredient of Instant Mac and Cheese- Cheese- As I mentioned earlier any Cheese blend works brilliantly well. Go ahead make an Awesome Mac n Cheese. No fillers and yet cost effective.

Mozzarella , Gruyere, Parmesan, Mexican Blend,Or even Vegan cheese. The Choice is yours .

Black Truffle / Truffle oil– Go Gourmet . Add a few Shavings of the Black Truffle or truffle oil and get Accolades from the Family /friends. Date night , no worries you shall be the Star.

Instructions on how to make this Instant Mac and Cheese In the Instant pot ?

The most important thing is to make sure that the pasta is not overcooked . Also you do not want lot of cooking liquid so that the sauce is runny and you have a soup . I have written down a few pointers that can help you get the perfect results.

Prepare the pasta- Rather lets say cook the pasta. So first things first , add your Pasta,Butter(not added Traditionally but I like to ) Stock, Seasoning. Stir and close the lid of your Instant pot. Pressure Cook for 3 minutes .

Quick release the Pressure . That is manually release the pressure . This is to make sure that the pasta is still just a little undercooked. Al dente . Just enough bite so you do not have soggy Instant Mac and Cheese.

Stir in the Cheese- To the hot Pasta add Cheese and Milk or cream . I use Whole milk. Add any other seasoning you wish to . Like Hot sauce, Sage leaves, Truffle oil.

Serve hot – Enjoy the Instant Mac and Cheese made Instantly in the Instant pot with fresh ingredients real cheese no fillers and no artificial food colouring. Believe me – you shall never Open a boxed Mac and Cheese again!!

Pro Tips –

To make the Instant Mac and Cheese –

All pasta have a different cooking time. While cooking the pasta in the Ip make sure that the cook time will be cut in almost half .

The pressure has to be released manually released . Pressure will overcook the pasta further more.

Milk or cream or half and half can be used. Depending on how creamy you like your pasta. I like whole milk and not cream. You can use cream and make a creamier Mac and cheese.

Cheese – Cheese of your choice , as i mentioned earlier in the blog . However a few of my favourites are-

Mozzarella , Gruyere, Parmesan, Mexican Blend,Or even Vegan cheese. The Choice is yours .

Ingredients

Instructions

Notes

All pasta have a different cooking time. While cooking the pasta in the Ip make sure that the cook time will be cut in almost half .

The pressure has to be released manually released . Pressure will overcook the pasta further more.

Milk or cream or half and half can be used. Depending on how creamy you like your pasta. I like whole milk and not cream. You can use cream and make a creamier Mac and cheese.

Cheese - Cheese of your choice , as i mentioned earlier in the blog . However a few of my favourites are-

Mozzarella , Gruyere, Parmesan, Mexican Blend,Or even Vegan cheese. The Choice is yours .

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