Instant Pot Macaroni and Cheese

Macaroni and Cheese in a white square dish with a pressure cooker in the background.

Need a quick weeknight dinner? Try this easy 4-Ingredient Instant Pot Mac and Cheese that is full of all of the comforting flavors that your whole family loves!

Macaroni and Cheese in a white square dish with a pressure cooker in the background.

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Instant Pot Mac and Cheese

If your family is anything like mine, then they LOVE having mac and cheese for dinner. I don’t buy the boxed stuff very often because it’s so processed and full of junk. Powered cheese anyone? No thanks.

That’s why I’m so excited to have this super easy 4-Ingredient Instant Pot Mac and Cheese that literally takes the same amount of time to make as the boxed variety. It tastes great and you could even use whole wheat macaroni noodles for a healthier version.

I love this recipe because it’s quick, easy and full of cheesy flavor. It makes the perfect filling meal in a hurry.

If you want a little extra protein in your diet (like me), then you can add diced ham, bacon or smoked sausage to make this a more complete meal. Pair it with a green vegetable or salad and you’re good to go, or even throw in some frozen peas with the noodles as they cook to add a little color and nutrition.

Don’t have an Instant Pot? You can easily convert this recipe to stove top. Just boil and drain the noodles as usual and then add all ingredients to the pot over medium/low heat until melted and creamy.

What Ingredients are in Instant Pot Macaroni & Cheese?

  • macaroni noodles
  • evaporated milk
  • shredded sharp or mild cheddar cheese
  • butter
  • salt

A box of pasta, a bag of shredded cheddar, a stick of butter and a can of condensed milk sitting on a white countertop.

How to Make Instant Pot Mac and Cheese

Add noodles, water and salt to Instant Pot. Stir.

Secure lid on Instant Pot and cook on manual high for 4 minutes.

When cooking time is done, do a quick pressure release. Remove lid once pressure has come down.

Drain excess water off of cooked noodles.

Add noodles back into pot and hit the saute function. Add remaining ingredients.

Noodles, shredded cheese milk and butter in the Instant Pot before mixing together.

Stir until cheese is melted and sauce has thickened.

Mac & Cheese in the Instant Pot.

Turn off saute function and enjoy!

Macaroni and Cheese in a white square dish with a pressure cooker in the background.

Are you looking for more Instant Pot Recipes? Here are some of my favorites:

Instant Pot Zuppa Toscana Soup
Instant Pot Sausage and Lentil Stew
Instant Pot Beef Stew
Instant Pot Hamburger Cheese Pasta

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4-Ingredient Instant Pot Mac and Cheese

This Instant Pot Mac and Cheese only requires four easy ingredients!
Prep Time15 minutes
Total Time15 minutes
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Keyword: Instant Pot
Servings: 8 -10 cups
Calories: 494kcal

Equipment

Ingredients

  • 3 cups macaroni or small shell noodles
  • 4 cups water
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1 - 12 oz can of evaporated milk
  • 3.5 cups shredded cheddar cheese sharp or mild
  • 3 tbsp butter

Instructions

  • Add noodles, water and salt to Instant Pot. Stir.
  • Secure lid on Instant Pot and cook on manual high for 4 minutes.
  • When cooking time is done, do a quick pressure release. Remove lid once pressure has come down.
  • Drain excess water off of cooked noodles.
  • Add noodles back into the Instant Pot and hit the saute function. Add remaining ingredients.
  • Stir until cheese is melted and sauce has thickened.
  • Turn off saute function and enjoy!

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Nutrition

Calories: 494kcal | Carbohydrates: 44g | Protein: 22g | Fat: 25g | Saturated Fat: 15g | Cholesterol: 77mg | Sodium: 693mg | Potassium: 305mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 6g | Vitamin A: 737IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 493mg | Iron: 1mg

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6 Comments

  1. This looks so creamy and delicious! My mother-in-law gave me an Instant Pot recently, and I am excited to try some more things in it. Pressure cooking is new to me, but I am having fun learning. Thanks for the recipe! ?
  2. Oh my..... I bet the evaporated milk really makes it good! I may have to give this a try. We donโ€™t eat the boxed kind either....I just make it myself....but your recipe sounds better than mine!! Thanks for sharing. Donโ€™t have an instant pot but Iโ€™m sure the taste is just as good on the stovetop.
  3. This looks SO yummy! I will definetly give it a try. I am still subscribed to you on YouTube. Will you be making anymore videos?
  4. I ABSOLUTELY love this recipe. This is the only one I make on my instant pot. Itโ€™s so creamy and delicious. Iโ€™ve made it quite a few times. Thank You for sharing ๐Ÿ˜
  5. I love the sound of this recipe, but how much, by weight, is 3.5 cups of cheese? I always prefer to do it by weight.

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