How to Make Instant Pot Mac and Cheese with Ham and Peas - A Step-by-Step Guide

If you’re looking for a quick and easy comfort food recipe that the whole family will love, then you’ve come to the right place. This Instant Pot Mac and Cheese with Ham and Peas is the perfect dish for busy weeknights, and it’s packed with creamy, cheesy goodness. Plus, the addition of ham and peas gives this classic dish a tasty twist that will have everyone coming back for seconds.

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Ingredients

  • 4 cups water
  • 1 (16 ounce) package elbow macaroni
  • 1 teaspoon dry mustard powder (such as Colman's®)
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon hot sauce (Optional)
  • 1 (12 fluid ounce) can evaporated milk
  • ⅓ cup whole milk
  • 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • 2 cups shredded 2% milk Cheddar cheese (such as Kraft®)
  • 1 cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese
  • 1 cup diced cooked ham
  • ½ cup frozen peas, defrosted
  • salt and ground black pepper to taste

Information

  • Prep Time: 25 mins
  • Cook Time: 14 mins
  • Additional Time: 5 mins
  • Total Time: 44 mins
  • Servings: 6

  • Combine water, elbow macaroni, mustard powder, salt, and hot sauce in an electric pressure cooker (such as Instant Pot). Close and lock the lid. Set to high pressure according to manufacturer's instructions and cook for 4 minutes. Allow up to 10 minutes for pressure to build.
  • Release pressure carefully using the quick-release method according to manufacturer's instructions, about 5 minutes. Unlock and remove lid. Switch to Low Saute function by pressing Saute once and Adjust twice. Stir macaroni to separate any clumps.
  • Stir evaporated milk, milk, and butter into the pot. Add Cheddar cheese and Monterey Jack cheese gradually, stirring constantly until melted. Stir in ham and peas. Season with salt and pepper.
  • Nutrition

    607 cal.

    • Total Fat: 23g
    • Saturated Fat: 13g
    • Cholesterol: 67mg
    • Sodium: 1150mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 65g
    • Dietary Fiber: 3g
    • Total Sugars: 10g
    • Protein: 33g
    • Vitamin C: 12mg
    • Calcium: 504mg
    • Iron: 3mg
    • Potassium: 509mg