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Instant Pot Vegetable Mac and Cheese

Instant Pot Vegetable Mac & Cheese

Loaded with vegetables and mixed with three kinds of cheese and milk to create a creamy sauce!
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 8
Course: Main Course
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 4 cups chicken or vegetable broth or water
  • 16 ounces medium pasta I like using elbow macaroni
  • 3 tablespoons butter cut into four small pieces
  • 1 teaspoon dry mustard
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ⅛ teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 cup milk
  • 1 ½ cups small frozen vegetables I used mixed vegetables
  • 1 cup shredded extra-sharp Cheddar
  • 1 cup shredded mozzarella
  • ½ cup shredded Parmesan cheese

Method
 

  1. Put the broth (or water), pasta, butter, dry mustard, garlic powder, salt and pepper in your Instant Pot or pressure cooker and give it a good stir until everything is mixed. Seal the lid and set the Instant Pot to Manual for 4 minutes.
  2. Once the Instant Pot or pressure cooker is done cooking, do a quick release. Once all the steam has been released, unplug the Instant Pot and slowly remove the lid making sure to keep the lid facing away from you and using a towel or oven mitt.
  3. Stir in the milk, cheese and the frozen vegetables until combined. Seal the lid back on and let the mac and cheese sit for 4-5 minutes, or until the frozen vegetables are soft.
  4. Serve warm with fresh parsley to garnish.

Notes

  • You can use whatever small vegetables you want. I like to use frozen because they quickly cook once you re-seal the Instant Pot. If you don’t like mixed vegetables, small corn and peas work great.
  • I like to use whole milk to create a more flavorful, rich mac and cheese, but you can use whatever kind of cow’s milk you want.
  • For cheese, I like to use a variety mixed together but, once again, this is a preference as to what cheese you like in your mac and cheese. Sometimes, I will try adding Asiago or even a smoked Gouda for a little different variation.
  • If you like a little crunch with your mac and cheese, sprinkle panko breadcrumbs on top before serving.
  • This makes a good portion of macaroni and cheese. You can easily cut this recipe in half if you have a small family or don’t want a lot of leftovers.