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 mins
Cook Time2 minutes mins
Total Time15 minutes mins
Course: Main Course, Side Dish
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
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!