Instant Pot Mac and Cheese

Ingredients

• 16 oz dried elbow pasta
• 2 cups reduced sodium chicken broth
• 2 cups water
• 2 Tbsp butter
• 1 tsp hot sauce (optional)
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 1/2 tsp garlic powder
• 1/4 tsp black pepper
• 1/4 tsp smoked paprika
• 1/4 tsp dried mustard powder
• 1/4 tsp onion powder
• 2 1/2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
• 2 cups Velveeta (substituted for Colby jack)
• 3/4 cup heavy whipping cream

Directions

1. 1

   Add pasta, chicken broth, water, butter, hot sauce, salt, garlic powder, pepper, paprika, mustard powder, and onion powder to Instant Pot.

2. 2

   Press pasta down so it is submerged.

3. 3

   Do not stir.

4. 4

   Seal lid and cook on manual/pressure cook for 4 minutes.

5. 5

   Quick release pressure carefully.

6. 6

   When pin drops, open lid.

7. 7

   Do not drain remaining liquid.

8. 8

   Add remaining ingredients, stir well, and let sit 5 minutes before serving.