On any given weeknight, Instant Pot mac and cheese is an easy side dish recipe. I mean anything that uses the Instant Pot is a winner on a busy night! I thought I would share how to make this side dish today so you can add it to your recipe arsenal. After all, we can’t have enough recipes that get us through those nights of ball practices, dance rehearsals, and so much more!

Instant Pot Mac and Cheese

Ingredients

½ teaspoon onion powder
1 teaspoon dry mustard
3 cups dry Cavatappi pasta
¼ teaspoon pepper
3 ¼ cup water
1 tablespoon butter
3 ounces cream cheese
¾ cup milk
3 cups sharp cheddar cheese, shredded
Instant Pot

Instructions:

Combine first 6 ingredients in Instant Pot inner pot.
Close the instant pot lid and turn pressure valve to seal. Cook on manual high pressure for 6 minutes.
Allow for a quick pressure release and then add in the remaining ingredients, stirring in the cream cheese and cheddar cheese to melt with the pasta, and then adding in the milk a little at a time.

Makes 8 servings.

Creamy homemade mac and cheese in less than 10 minutes? Now that is what I call an amazing side dish! Your entire family will dive into the bowl! You can serve it alongside your favorite main dish or even pick up a rotisserie chicken. Either way, you are sure to love how quickly you can get dinner on the table.

Instant Pot mac and cheese is one of those recipes that you will want to make sure to keep on hand at all times. It can even be a great lunch option. So, be sure to pin, bookmark, or print this recipe for reference later. You will be oh so glad that you did!

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