How to Make Creamy Instant Pot® Bacon Macaroni and Cheese - A Step-by-Step Guide

Macaroni and cheese is a classic comfort food that everyone loves. It's creamy, cheesy, and satisfying, making it the ultimate comfort food. But what if we told you that you could take your mac and cheese game to the next level with the addition of bacon and the convenience of using an Instant Pot®?

This Creamy Instant Pot® Bacon Macaroni and Cheese recipe is the perfect combination of indulgence and convenience. It's incredibly easy to make in the Instant Pot®, and the addition of cr...

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Ingredients

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

Information

  • Prep Time: 10 mins
  • Cook Time: 20 mins
  • Additional Time: 5 mins
  • Total Time: 35 mins
  • Servings: 8
  • Yield: 8 servings

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

    449 cal.

    • Total Fat: 20g
    • Saturated Fat: 11g
    • Cholesterol: 61mg
    • Sodium: 720mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 44g
    • Dietary Fiber: 2g
    • Total Sugars: 3g
    • Protein: 23g
    • Vitamin C: 0mg
    • Calcium: 353mg
    • Iron: 2mg
    • Potassium: 274mg