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Instant Pot Mac 'n Cheese is equally fast and delicious! Perfectly cooked pasta, from scratch sauce and a crispy breadcrumb topping will knock your socks off! Perfect for ages 1-101!
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Instant Pot Mac 'n Cheese

Instant Pot Mac 'n Cheese is equally fast and delicious! Perfectly cooked pasta, from scratch sauce and a crispy breadcrumb topping will knock your socks off! Perfect for ages 1-101!
Prep Time3 minutes
Cook Time2 minutes
Total Time15 minutes
Course: Main Course, Side Dish
Author: Karli Bitner

Ingredients

Mac 'n Cheese

  • 2 cups chicken broth
  • 2 cups elbow macaroni
  • 1/2 tbsp minced onion dried
  • 1/4 cup heavy cream
  • 1/2 cup parmesan cheese shredded
  • 1/2 cup colby jack cheese shredded
  • 1/2 cup extra sharp cheddar cheese shredded
  • salt and pepper to taste

Bread Crumb Topping

  • 2 slices bread
  • 2 tbsp butter melted
  • 1/2 tsp minced garlic dried
  • 1/2 tsp parsley flakes

Instructions

  • Place the broth, elbow macaroni pasta and minced onion in the Instant Pot liner. 
  • Cook on Manual HIGH for 2 minutes NPR 3 minutes.
  • While the pasta is cooking, make the breadcrumb topping. Place the two slices of bread in a blender or food processor and pulse until the slices are fine crumbs.
  • Pulse in the melted butter, garlic and parsley. Set aside.
  • Quick release the pressure when the pasta has finished cooking and has naturally released pressure for 3 minutes.
  • Pour in the heavy cream and all the cheeses! Stir until combined, thick and creamy. Season with salt and pepper to your liking.
  • Transfer to an oven safe dish. Top with the breadcrumbs and broil until golden and crispy!