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Instant Pot Macaroni and Cheese with Velveeta

This Instant Pot velveeta mac and cheese recipe is a dream come true! Done in 20 minutes, this side OR main dish cooks perfectly every single time!
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Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes
Servings: 10
Calories: 397kcal
Author: Megan Porta

Equipment

  • Instant Pot

Ingredients

  • 16 oz elbow macaroni
  • 3 1/2 cups chicken broth or water
  • 1/4 cup salted butter cut into chunks
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 8 oz velveeta cut into chunks
  • 2 cups cheddar cheese shredded
  • 1 cup mozzarella cheese shredded
  • 1/2 cup milk

Instructions

  • Add the elbow macaroni, broth and/or water, butter, garlic powder and salt to the pot; mix well.
  • Place the cover on the pot and set timer to 5 minutes on high pressure (pressure cook setting). It will take the IP around 12 minutes to build up pressure before it begins cooking.
  • When cooking is done, do an immediate quick release.
  • Remove cover and stir. Add the Velveeta, cheddar, mozzarella and milk and stir until creamy. Add more milk, if needed, and serve!

Notes

  • For a touch of spice (if that’s your thing!), add 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper.
  • For an extra splash of flavor, add 1 teaspoon of seasoned salt!
  • Just before serving, feel free to sprinkle Parmesan cheese over the top for even MORE cheesiness!
  • For a touch of sweetness, replace the Mozzarella cheese AND regular milk with a 12-ounce can of evaporated milk.
  • This makes a large batch of mac and cheese! It will easily feed 8 hungry people as a main dish or 12 people as a side dish or party food. This is a great dish for pot lucks!
  • Add cooked ham or bacon pieces to add flavor and when serving as a main dish.
  • Sprinkle with salt and pepper just before serving!
  • 1 teaspoon of garlic powder would be a great addition to the cheese sauce!

Nutrition

Calories: 397kcal | Carbohydrates: 38g | Protein: 19g | Fat: 18g | Saturated Fat: 11g | Cholesterol: 56mg | Sodium: 1153mg | Potassium: 296mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 686IU | Vitamin C: 6mg | Calcium: 379mg | Iron: 1mg
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