Instant Pot Loaded Mac and Cheese

Instant Pot loaded Mac and cheese recipe is probably the best Instant Pot recipe in town. Not to mention that it is an easy family dinner recipe you can make up and know everyone will enjoy. 

Don’t just me too much, but sometimes I plan my meals based on if I feel like fighting with my kids to take 3 bites before they can have their peanut butter and jelly sandwich. And let me tell you, this is not a recipe I have to fight anyone on. Everyone digs in as it’s being served. 

Plus you can top it off with bread crumbs and bacon, maybe a little green onion for the adults to make it “fancy” and then you have yourself a restaurant quality meal at home. It is perfect for those in the go nights where you know your going to be busy and you need to be able to make a good meal in less than an hour. 

Plus this Mac and cheese Instant Pot recipe goes really well with our Instant Pot green beans (yes I do have a second Instant Pot and you should too!), or oven roasted green beans if you don’t have a second Instant Pot. And then of course some delicious easy no bake peanut butter bars for dessert. 

Ingredients You’ll Need For Our Instant Pot Loaded Mac and Cheese Recipe:

• Elbow macaroni
• Chicken broth
• Onion powder
• Dry mustard 
• Seasoning salt
• Pepper 
• Cream cheese
• Butter
• Milk
• Shredded cheddar cheese
• Panko bread crumbs
• Chives
• Bacon crumbles 

Equipment Needed

For this recipe, you only need a few simple kitchen tools. We recommend using the following equipment:

• Instant Pot
• Spoon (Wooden)
• Saucepan (Large)

How To Make Instant Pot Loaded Mac and Cheese Recipe:

1. Add uncooked macaroni, chicken broth, onion powder, dry mustard, seasoning salt and pepper to the pressure cooker.
2. Cover, set to sealing, and cook on high pressure for 5 minutes.
3. Quick release pressure once cooking time is completed.
4. Add cream cheese and butter to the macaroni and remaining water.  Mix until combined.
5. Stir in ½ cup milk and shredded cheese until cheese is melted and everything is well combined.
6. For crumb topping, add butter and bread crumbs to a pan over medium-high heat and cook for a 2-3 minutes or until bread crumbs are golden brown, stirring constantly. Remove crumbs from heat and sprinkle on top of macaroni.
7. Sprinkle chives and bacon crumbles on top of macaroni and serve.

Enjoy Flavorful Chicken Broth

I feel like we use a lot of chicken broth for our recipes, so having some on hand is always a great idea! Have you ever made and canned your own chicken broth? 

It’s actually quite simple, just a little time consuming. If you don’t already have a favorite recipe, then make sure to take a look at the Taste of Home’s homemade chicken broth recipe and give it a try! 

Use Your Instant Pot Even More With Our Amazingly Delicious Yet Simple Recipes:

1. Instant Pot Ground Turkey Taco Chili Recipe
2. Instant Pot Easy Mac and Cheese Recipe
3. Instant Pot French Dip Sandwiches Recipe
4. Instant Pot Cheesy Beef Taco Pasta Recipe
5. Instant Pot Mississippi Chicken Sandwiches Recipe
6. Instant Pot Sweet and Tangy Meatballs Recipe
7. Instant Pot Creamy Macaroni and Cheese