The Perfect Pantry Pandemic Recipes

Pandemic Recipe: Lunch

Instant Pot Mac & Cheese

My Instant Pot is my best friend. Especially now that I’m having to juggle working from home and parenting. This recipe is simple and delivers maximum flavor. Try mixing in some cooked chicken or frozen veggies to add a little more nutrition to the dish.

Instant Pot Mac & Cheese

Simple ingredients but complex flavor!

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Prep Time 5 minutes mins

Cook Time 20 minutes mins

Course Main Course

Cuisine American

Ingredients

  

• 1 lb. uncooked pasta
• 4 c. water
• 2 tbsp. butter
• 1 ½ tsp. Dijon mustard
• ¼ tsp. garlic powder
• salt and pepper to taste
• 1 c. milk (or evaporated milk)
• 4 c. shredded cheese of choice
• ½ c. Parmesan cheese

Instructions

 

• Start by putting the pasta, water, butter, mustard, garlic powder, and 1 tsp. salt to the Instant Pot and give a good stir. Then cover and cook on "high" for 4 minutes with the vent set to "sealed." When the timer goes off, use the quick release method, then remove the lid.
• Next, add the milk and cheese into the instant pot and stir until they combine into a creamy sauce. This sauce will thicken as it stands. Season with salt and pepper and enjoy!

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