Instant Pot Easy Mac
Instant Pot mac and cheese is a popular recipe, but have you ever heard of an even EASIER, Instant Pot Easy Mac? That’s right. That blue box is going to change lunch time with this no drain, super easy mac and cheese that tastes like Kraft Easy Mac.
Servings: 2
Calories: 783kcal
Equipment
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 cups water
- 1 box Kraft macaroni and cheese 1 cup of noodles
- 4 tablespoons butter
- 1/4 cup milk
Instructions
- In the Instant Pot, combine noodles with water. Lock the lid to sealing, and cook on Manual High Pressure for 3 minutes. Allow a 3-4 minute natural pressure release (3 minutes for more bite; 4 for softer noodles).
- Release the rest of the pressure, then open the lid. Stir the noodles and break them up to absorb any additional water. Keep stirring for a minute or two until all the noodles are broken up and the noodles are cooked to your liking.
- You should not have to drain any additional liquid. If you do see more liquid, it should be very little. Set the Instant Pot on Low Saute and let the water evaporate out if needed.
- Add the cheese sauce packet, butter, and milk. Stir and serve!
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Notes
- Due to inconsistent results, I do not recommend tripling this recipe. I have doubled this recipe with good results, but some readers have had trouble getting consistent results so please use your best judgment. I recommend doing two batches instead of doubling the recipe if you are worried about this.
- Try adding a splash of heavy cream or replace all the milk with half and half.
Nutrition
Serving: 1grams | Calories: 783kcal | Carbohydrates: 73g | Protein: 16g | Fat: 48g | Saturated Fat: 20g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 24g | Trans Fat: 5g | Cholesterol: 72mg | Sodium: 1208mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 14g