The Creamiest Instant Pot Mac and Cheese
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- Опубліковано 2 жов 2024
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This recipe is my go to Mac and Cheese recipe because it literally takes 15 minutes from start to finish! (Yes, that includes pressurizing!) If you have never tried a Mac and Cheese recipe, this one is the creamiest and really the BEST!
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Time: 15 minutes
Cooking Level: Beginner
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Six Sisters' Stuff I’m trying this tonight! I’ll let ya know how it goes!
Can you come up with a few Whole 30 recipes?
Six Sisters' Stuff can this recipe be halved? If so, how much water do I use? Thank you
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Where can I find the written recipe?
OMG my 3 boys kids just devoured it and nothing left for me. You are so awesome sharing this recipe, thank you
love your instant pot recipes. I'm always looking for new ideas. Thanks
Oh thank you so much! I really do appreciate it!
To prevent the foam melt the butter completely and stir. I had that problem and melting the butter works every time.
Also adding a little olive oil with the butter prevents it from foaming. 👍🏼
I made this but really tweaked it.
I used chicken bouillon to flavor the water.
I used half and half, not cream
I added some prepared horseradish, some dry mustard, some onion powder, some garlic powder, and some red pepper flakes.
It was still easy and fast, but very tasty.
Thank you very much for your recipe instructions. The pasta was perfect that way, and I am still learning processes.
Another great quick recipe that makes my instant pot such a handy cooking device. Thanks for your professional and concise presentations. 💓👀 💃 🥘 💥
Last Sunday I made it as per your recipe.
The only thing I added was about 3 tablespoons of freshly grated parmesan cheese.
It was incredible.
I took it over to my son and daughter in law's and our 3 young grandchildren ages 6 to 13, everyone loved it and it was all gone! Thanks!
Tonight Wednesday I did the exact same recipe although I did add a small can 4 oz of mild green chili and 8 oz of imitation crab. Wow my wife and I loved it!
I wanted to add a picture but I don't see a button...
Looks so good!
Please know just how thankful i am of your instant pot series! I purchased one over a year ago and am just now doing recipes that you have suggested! My biggest question is how do you differentiate times of things? When should you do NPR verses immediate pressure release. Keep up the great work. I thoroughly love your channel!!
This made my whole day! Thanks you! Many times I look at the cheat sheet that comes with the pot, or google a recipe that has similar ingredients. But I'm coming out with a cheat sheet that will help with times so you can always know! It should be out by Friday!
Love your channel with all the great recipes. When I make mac & cheese I use chicken stock instead of water. It's not overpowering but really adds to the flavour
Thx #2, how are things in Garland...looks like you shop at Kroger and Walmart..am heading market street tomorrow, here in the mound...have a good one
Can one decrease everything? I live by myself and with the current situation, I prefer to stay in as much as possible.
Looks amazing!
Thank you so much!
Yum.. thank you
You are so welcome!
Will this recipe work in my 6 quart instant pot if I cut it in half? We are just two people and it’s too big of a recipe for us. Thank you so much it is a most delicious recipe!
Recette parfaite, merci 😘
Looks delicious 😃🙋🌼
Thanks so much!!!!
I think straining water before adding cheese, etc would be better and if needing more liquid increase your milk.
Not if you are using broth for cooking the mac. You don't want to waste that flavory liquid. And in pressure cooking pastas if you are using the right amount of liquid there's no need to strain it.
The starch from the water stabilizes the shredded cheese in the sauce so it doesn't break
Do not strain it. That is nice & starchy, it helps the cheese get creamy & not to split.
By the time you cook it there isn’t any water left I also add a can of cream of mushroom soup when it’s cooking then when done I add all ingredients and sour cream
I LOVE simple recipes like this! I add hamburg or ground turkey and chopped broccoli to make it a one dish meal.
Oh I love that Idea!!! All of those in it would be delicious!
@@SixSistersStuff I add ground turkey and salsa to mine Yummy
tuna would be good as well
@@SixSistersStuff Ur di best ❤💕💕
Hi my name is Mark and i am a single dad. I received a intast pot lp-lux for Christmas and i just today made the Mac And Cheese and my son likes it.Thank you for posting everthing you do.
This is amazing!! Has anyone tried it in the 3 quart?
I used avocado butter, cashew milk, and vegan cheese and it was FANTASTIC!
I only 👀 your videos. Where are your sisters? Lol
this is exactly where I come to find a perfect in a rush meal for my family that still taste good in an instant pot!
Thank you so much! The only thing I added was time. Due to high desert living pasta takes about 6 minutes.
Making this for lunch for my partner who has a short lunch , thank you SO much , this has literally saved us so many times! I didn't have whipping cream, so I just added an extra tablespoon of butter ;) (used a little less in the beginning), and also we LOVE Lawry's garlic salt, it's so good on everything!
Can you add milk instead of heavy whipping cream?
how much for 2 people for mac n cheese? (like recipe numbers?) thanks!
Can this be doubled? Will it fit in a 6qt if so? Thank you
To prevent it from spewing do a controlled release by slowly releasing instead of just flipping the vent open. No need to put a paper towel over it this way.
I actually tried doing that with this recipe, but the dang foam really wanted to come out! ha ha! Thanks for stopping by!!!
You can leave it for a full natural release too. I have been pressure cooking on the stove for 25 yrs and electric pressure cooking for 3yrs.
So you don't have to use heavy cream. You can go cheap and use evaporated milk. (Honestly I like the texture better with the EM.)
Oh I love that! I have heard of that, I just haven't tried it yet!
It's super yummy. You just use one of the small cans for 1 pound of pasta. Also if you add in a handful of mozzarella it makes it super cheesy (texture) and even stretchy.
Does this fix the “gritty-ish” texture?
Susan Rich no but if you shred the cheese yourself instead of using pre-shredded that does. The grittiness comes from the potato starch that they coat the shreds with.
Awesome! I will be doing that for sure now. Thank you for your help!
I add a can of cream of mushroom soup ( condensed) and a can of tuna because I am fancy
Can you increase the amount of pasta for larger crowd? Thinking of holidays. If so how.
So easy! I have to beg my husband to eat Mac n Cheese even homemade. Since his Mission he hates it !
Ha Ha Ha! My husband is the same. He just doesn't love it!
Thank you for the recipe!! It passed the finicky teenager test. And of course, I was immediately asked to make more. 😁
I need more recipes for stackable/steamer pans
Me too!
Ditto! Just got mine today and have no idea what to do with them...except reheat leftovers, which is why I bought them. But would also love to cook a meal in them but not sure what. 🤔
I would toss in some frozen veggies or spinach! Also, instead of the heavy cream & shredded cheese, I make mine with a cup of greek yogurt and shredded cheese.
Good idea using Greek yogurt! Thanks.
YES! Such a good idea! Thanks for the idea!
I just made it this afternoon and the kids loved it.
OH my goodness that looks so good and EASY!!! YAY!!! Thanks so much for sharing this recipe!!! I should be able to use milk instead of whipping cream I would guess?
Yes Yes! It won't be as creamy, but milk will work JUST fine!
Six Sisters' Stuff Thank you! My husband is lactose intolerant and I use lactaid free milk. I'll have to see if they make lactaid free whipping cream. TY!!!!! Don't even have to drain it!!! Yippee!!! Lol
Don't know how I lived without this for so long! I make dog food for 2 of our dogs ua-cam.com/users/postUgkxG-7WiT7ocumjytOpHDFt632PL0pxXRAg (we have 5!) and it is so much quicker in this. Love having the inner pot stainless so I can use my immersion blender right in it without worrying about scratching. It makes potatoes great and fast! Still working on the vegetables, first time came out great, second time I did different ones and they were a little too mushy. Just need to adjust the time. I highly recommend this pot!!!
Never fails! My boy loves. He brings it for lunch too.
I tried this Mac and cheese and I didn’t like it at all totally flavor less. Thanks for sharing the recipe. I’ll try another one.
Could you substitute the whipping cream for milk ? If so maybe a different quantity?
what difference does the butter make? haven't seen that in instant pot mac+cheese before
Missed the 4 cups of liquid and only added 2, well... hope people enjoy some crunchy pasta in their dish!
What about the block velveeta cheese?
I Make Alligator Mac & Cheese in my instapot.
Thanks!
Mac-n-Cheese is Life ... and ... Life is good!
ok, just to let you know that I tried the mac and cheese and this does not work for GF pasta. I think it will taste ok, but I think that I will have to try just 2 minutes on the timer. I put in a quart of chicken broth, but it did not come up to the 4cup mark on the inside of the instant pot so I added some water till it did. I did not get the burn notice, but it is definitely sticking to the bottom of the pot. So if anyone else tries this just know that you are going to have to make some adjustments if you are using GF pasta.
Where do I find the cheat sheet?
Can we use milk instead of heavy cream
Where can I get the recipe to just print out?
Dont want creamy... want CHEEZY
Is the pasta mushy or aldenti? I am so picky about my pasta. :-)
It's perfect. Not mushy at all
Love her videos. Straight to the point.
I made this tonight I didn't hear it beep so when I checked it, it was already at 10 minute slow release! LOL So I did quick release no problem I also added hatch green chile to it! yummy some cream cheese and browned up sausage links that I cut up! DELICIOUS!!! I mean DLEICIOUS and soooooo creamy! use real cream!
I tried this recipe today and it turned out fantastic! I substituted heavy cream for butter and milk blended (google) so rich and creamy and delish! I will def be experimenting more muhahaha! 10 min meal and tons of leftovers! Love it, def subscribed keep them coming
I'm going to try this in a couple days with GF noodles with 3.5 C water and/or chicken stock, add the mustard and nutmeg as someone below suggested. I will see how that comes out, and then I will do it with different cheeses!!! Thank you for this recipe.
Can I replace the cream with milk?
Hey Sister#2, I made the creamy Mac &cheese with some hamburger meat when I added the the cheese, I usd every thing except wiping cream I used daisy a couple. Of dolaps😁😊💖❣️👍🏻 it was wonderful the whipping cream is too sweet for me , also I would even use plain yogurt for mor savory. But the 4 min. Cook time is perfect ❣️👍🏻✨ thank you so much for sharing the recipe😘👋🏻
Try adding a bit of prepared mustard (2Tbsp) and a 1/4 tsp of nutmeg instead of the other seasonings...also, instead of cream, try making a bechamel sauce and using that...
I tried it with 4 cups water and it turned out with too much liquid. I just tried it with 3 cups and it tasted perfect. My husband likes fried spam cut up in mac n cheese so i tried that this time too. We'll see how that's gonna taste. Lol...
OK! Im doing this. I have tried another recipe where you add it all at once, and both times have had curdled sauce. And the second time it burned on the bottom. This will solve it.
Please say what size pot you use.
Kristen please refer to yourself as sister #1.. The instant pot recipes that you suggest are so fast and easy. I love it I made the Mac and cheese with your meatball sponsor, and it was delicious. It was all under 1/2 an hour.The holidays are coming up and I would love to see something hearty, maybe a stuffing or something. Thanks again sister # 1.
I just bought an 8 quart Instant pot duo and had to try it out but I used 4 cups chicken broth and a 1/2 cup water, with 2 tbsp of sliced butter, pressured it for 4 minutes and 1 minute natural release, then I popped the release, when that was done, gradually added a half pint of half-and-half and a 16 oz. bag of Mexican blend shredded cheese with some Tony Chachere's seasoning and black pepper. I was amazed. It was a massive time saver I was wowed at how good the Instant pot works.
I am so glad that you enjoyed using the Instant Pot!
@@SixSistersStuff Thank you, really like your channel!!
The written version on your website is pretty different... Does the extra min destroy the noodles??
I would like to know where I can print this recipe? I can't seem to find the exact one Kristen does here.
Why do you saute first?
Going to make this!
Thanks for stopping by! I really appreciate it!
My family likes Mac and cheese crispy on top. Can I follow this recipe and then put in the oven with breadcrumbs on top? If so, how long do you recommend? Covered? Thanks
Yes! You can add the breadcrumbs - I would do broil and seriously seriously watch it until it starts to turn into your desired crispiness! A minute or two at most! Uncovered:)
@@SixSistersStuff perfect! Thank you 😊
I did this yesterday and added a brick of cream cheese
I probably should’ve added half a brick
Love your vids. You are beautiful.
Oh thank you! Thanks for stopping by!
This is whats for.dinner tonight!
Oh nice!!!! It really is the best!
Ok. Not sure what I did wrong but I followed exactly and mine came out soupy and with an odd gritty after texture and super bland. I really want to get this one to work well. 😥
Do you use hot or cold water? Do you press the off button after you saute?
i love this recipe! do you think the time/texture/results would be a great with GF noodles?
i'm mostly excited about making it while on a 2 week road trip with my family of six. the IP would keep us from "needing" a hotel suite (kitchen etc)... we'd just be bringing our kitchen with us!!
would you PLEASE give me more ideas of what i can make in a hotel with this lovely IP?
it's a trip where i'd stop at a grocery stores before getting to the hotel or friend's house so to be able to gather the ingredients and go...
THANKYOU! i'm new to the IP... so far i've only boiled our home-raised chickens in it, eggs, and beans and rice ONCE cause it took well over an hour to really make it come out... and it STILL was hard (i'm guessing i had TOO much liquid/broth?)
We love instant pot chicken and rice!
Second time making this. Yum!
So good!
Bacon goes with everything! Lol
We LOVE this Mac n Cheese. We eat it every other week. Is it possible to DOUBLE the recipe in a 6 qt?
Wow. I like to put. Evaporated milk in mine. I will have to try the heavy cream
Thank you. What a great recipe. I just got an Instant Pot a week ago and I cant wait to try out this delicious Mac and Cheese.
Curious, but why hit the saute button first?
Best place to come to get the best directions for meals. Thank you ladies!!❤
Our pleasure!
Looking good, I need to try this!
Oh thanks! You will love it!
Please list ingredients thank you
I bummed. My mac & cheese came out funny:(
Cant wait to make this dish..thank u 4sharing
Oh my!!! My first official instant pot recipe since getting my pot last week and this is AMAZING!!! Thank you! I will never buy boxed mac and cheese again. This was insanely easy. I did add a little extra water and used different noodles. I added water because of comment to make sure the noddles were covered
I had to add another cup of water to mine. Hope it works out ok. I used the same amount of penne and it wasn’t covered so I added more.
Are you going to ever use insta pot ultra
Yummy.
Oh thank you! Thanks for stopping by!
Are you leaving it on sautee for 2 minutes or are you pressure cooking it for 4 minutes mine doesn't have a manual setting so I'm confused
Your manual setting is PRESSURE COOK :)
@@DriveOnGuard thank you so much I have the IP duo and this model doesn't have a manual button. I'm very new to the instant pot thanks for clearing this up for me
I have made this a couple times and mine never looks like this. I always have a problem with the cheese melting. It gets clumpy and stringy.
Put it in to saute mode while mixing ingredients😉
Avocados?
Great Recipe
Thanks for sharing
Got try this
Yay! Just got an instant pot and I'm obsessed! Could you do some chicken recipes? Or recipes with few ingredients? :) Love your videos! Xo
I can definitely do that! Thanks for the comment! I really appreciate it!
Six Sisters' Stuff Yay! Thank you!! I truly love your videos and my family appreciates them too ;) Xo
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