How to Make Instant Pot® Cheddar Cheese Sauce - A Step-by-Step Guide

If you're a fan of creamy, cheesy goodness, then you're going to love this Instant Pot® Cheddar Cheese Sauce recipe. Whether you're looking for a delicious topping for your favorite pasta dish, a dip for chips and veggies, or a drizzle for steamed vegetables, this cheese sauce is versatile and oh-so-delicious. And the best part? It's incredibly easy to make in your Instant Pot®!

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Ingredients

  • ¼ cup butter
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon ground black pepper
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder
  • 2 tablespoons tapioca starch
  • 1 ¼ cups whole milk
  • 1 ½ cups sharp Cheddar cheese, grated

Information

  • Prep Time: 5 mins
  • Cook Time: 10 mins
  • Total Time: 15 mins
  • Servings: 6
  • Yield: 6 servings

  • Turn on a multi-functional pressure cooker (such as Instant Pot®) and select the Saute function. Add butter and let it melt. Season with salt, pepper, and onion powder and stir. Sprinkle with tapioca starch and stir roux until blended; it will be thick.
  • Pour in milk gradually, 1/4 cup at a time, stirring each addition until well combined. Keep stirring to remove clumps. Sauce should be creamy and just under boiling temperature. If it starts to boil, turn Instant Pot® off and set to Keep Warm.
  • Add Cheddar cheese and stir continuously until cheese has melted and is well combined into the sauce.
  • Nutrition

    223 cal.

    • Total Fat: 19g
    • Saturated Fat: 12g
    • Cholesterol: 55mg
    • Sodium: 638mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 5g
    • Dietary Fiber: 0g
    • Total Sugars: 3g
    • Protein: 9g
    • Vitamin C: 0mg
    • Calcium: 267mg
    • Iron: 0mg
    • Potassium: 111mg