Creamy Instant Pot® Bacon Macaroni and Cheese

Creamy Instant Pot® Bacon Macaroni and Cheese

Macaroni and cheese is so easy to cook in the pressure cooker that you won't want to make the boxed stuff again! This creamy recipe is a delicious basic pressure cooker mac and cheese with bacon. Feel free to use it as a starting point for a customized mac and cheese using different cheeses and add-ins.

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

Recipe Instructions

Step 1
Release pressure carefully using the quick-release method according to manufacturer's instructions, about 5 minutes. Unlock and remove the lid.
Step 2
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.
Step 3
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.
Creamy Instant Pot® Bacon Macaroni and Cheese
Creamy Instant Pot® Bacon Macaroni and Cheese
Creamy Instant Pot® Bacon Macaroni and Cheese

Ingredients

  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ¾ cup milk
  • ¼ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
  • ½ teaspoon garlic powder
  • 4 cups water
  • ½ teaspoon onion powder
  • 2 cups shredded Cheddar cheese
  • ½ cup crumbled cooked bacon
  • 1 cup shredded Gouda cheese
  • 1 (16 ounce) package dry elbow macaroni

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