Creamy Instant Pot® Bacon Macaroni and Cheese

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Macaroni and cheese is so easy to cook in the pressure cooker that you won't want to make the boxed stuff again! This creamy recipe is a delicious basic pressure cooker mac and cheese with bacon. Feel free to use it as a starting point for a customized mac and cheese using different cheeses and add-ins.

Submitted by fabeveryday
Updated on July 26, 2021
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Prep Time:
10 mins
Cook Time:
20 mins
Additional Time:
5 mins
Total Time:
35 mins
Servings:
8
Yield:
8 servings
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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

Directions

  1. 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.

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

  3. 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 Facts (per serving)

449 Calories
20g Fat
44g Carbs
23g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 8
Calories 449
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 20g 25%
Saturated Fat 11g 53%
Cholesterol 61mg 20%
Sodium 720mg 31%
Total Carbohydrate 44g 16%
Dietary Fiber 2g 6%
Total Sugars 3g
Protein 23g 46%
Vitamin C 0mg 0%
Calcium 353mg 27%
Iron 2mg 13%
Potassium 274mg 6%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.

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