Pressure Cooker Mac And Cheese Recipe

This pressure cooker mac and cheese recipe is not low carb or anything of the sort. It is pure rich creamy comfort food and super easy to boot. It will leave you wondering why you have not made it this way sooner.

Pressure Cooker Mac And Cheese Recipe

It is made in the pressure cooker in less than 10 minutes and it tastes like its been baking away all day. The combination of 4 different kinds of cheese gives this pressure cooker mac and cheese recipe a unique more complex flavor.

This can be made in any electric pressure cooker. So if you have an off-brand, Instant Pot, Power Pressure Cooker Xl or some other one, you can make this recipe. 

I normally try and stick to recipes that are a little more on the healthy side, but every now and then you just need that creamy comfort goodness.

Stove Top Directions:

If you do not have a pressure cooker and still want to give this recipe a try, you can! Simply make the noodles on the stove just like you normally do. Keep in mind using a mix of water and broth adds flavor. Then strain any extra water off. 

Then follow the steps below for adding the flour-egg mixture and cheeses just like the recipe calls for.

Gluten Free Options:

I know nowadays there are a lot on the gluten-free diet. While this recipe was not made gluten-free, it is super simple to adjust it to fit a gluten-free diet.

All you would need to do to make this a gluten-free recipe is swap out the noodles with a gluten-free elbow noodle. You would also need to use your gluten-free all-purpose flour of choice.

If you are looking for other recipes to try, here are a few to check out.

• Pressure Cooker Chicken and Yellow Rice Recipe
• Pressure Cooker Chicken Soup – Made From Leftover Roasted Chicken
• Macaroni And Cheese for One Recipe

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Pressure Cooker Mac And Cheese Recipe

This pressure cooker mac and cheese recipe is not low carb or anything of the sort. It is pure rich creamy comfort food and super easy to boot. It will leave you wondering why you have not made it this way sooner.

Course Side Dish

Cuisine American

Keyword Pressure Cooker, Comfort Food, Instant Pot, Cheesy, Side Dish, Pasta

Prep Time 4 minutes

Cook Time 6 minutes

Total Time 10 minutes

Servings 6 people

Ingredients

• 1 lb Elbow Noodles
• 2 Cups Water
• 1/4 Cup Flour
• 1/4 Cup Butter
• 1 large Egg
• 2 Cups Chicken Broth low sodium
• 4 oz Shredded White Sharp Cheddar
• 4 oz Shredded Cheddar
• 4 oz Cream Cheese
• 4 oz Grated Parmesan Cheese
• 1 Cup Milk
• 1 tsp Garlic Powder
• Salt to taste
• Black Pepper to taste

Instructions

1. Pour the elbow noodles, water, and chicken broth into the pot of your pressure cooker. You can use all water if you like but I take every opportunity to add flavor to my recipes and like to use half water and half broth.
2. Seal the lid and be sure the release valve is securely closed. Process on high pressure for 6 minutes.
3. While your macaroni is cooking stir together flour, butter, seasonings, and the egg. Set aside.
4. Do a quick release of steam, then remove the lid carefully away from you.

5. Turn your pot to warm and stir in all 4 kinds of cheese and the milk quickly.

6. Add a spoon of the hot noodles and cheese into flour mixture a little bit at a time to help temper your egg so that it doesn't turn to scramble in the mixture.

7. Stir in the tempered flour mixture, this will help thicken and make your cheese sauce richer.
8. Once well mixed it is ready to serve with a sprinkle of freshly grated cheese on top!