Creamy Instant Pot® Bacon Macaroni and Cheese

This creamy mac and cheese features Gouda and Cheddar along with crumbled bacon.

• Preparation Time: 10 mins
• Cooking Time: 20 mins
• Total Time: 30 mins
• Calories: 449 Calories

Ingredients

• 4 cups water
• 2 cups shredded Cheddar cheese
• 1 cup shredded Gouda cheese
• 1 (16 ounce) package dry elbow macaroni
• 0.5 teaspoon salt
• 0.5 teaspoon garlic powder
• 0.5 teaspoon onion powder
• 0.75 cup milk
• 0.25 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
• 0.5 cup crumbled cooked bacon

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Stir in milk, Cheddar, and Gouda gradually, alternating between a little of the milk and a handful of cheese at a time. Stir until the cheeses are melted. Stir in crumbled bacon and serve.

Step 2

Release pressure carefully using the quick-release method according to manufacturer's instructions, about 5 minutes. Unlock and remove the lid.

Step 3

Combine water, macaroni, salt, garlic powder, onion powder, and pepper in a multi-functional pressure cooker (such as Instant Pot®); stir until well combined. Close and lock the lid. Select high pressure according to manufacturer's instructions; set timer for 6 minutes. Allow 10 to 15 minutes for pressure to build.