So, a few weeks back, when a mac and cheese craving struck, I decided to give it a shot.īut if this was going to be truly convenient, that meant I didn't want to deal with the whole rigmarole of draining noodles, or making a roux. And there's nothing more comforting or heartening than a big bowl of noodles. Pressure cookers are, after all, just a (very clever, high-tech) way to make warm, soft victuals-the type of meals Laurie Colwin called "nursery food" in Family Happiness-in a fraction of the time. It's no surprise that so many people have conceived of such dishes. With this in mind, I took note as Instant Pot pasta recipe after Instant Pot pasta recipe cropped up on blogs and within cookbooks alike. It's the kind of craving that grips you by the shoulders and shakes you until it's been addressed. And when I come down with a craving for cheesy pasta, it's not one to be shaken off lightly. Wouldn't a pressure cooker completely obliterate the noodles beyond the point of chewiness, to complete mush?īut, I'm also a sucker for convenience. Accordingly, I was as skeptical as the next person about making pasta in an Instant Pot. White Cheddar Shells and Cheese with Shrimp and PeasĬRAVING MORE? SIGN UP FOR THE DIETHOOD NEWSLETTER FOR FRESH NEW RECIPES DELIVERED TO YOUR INBOX!įOLLOW DIETHOOD ON FACEBOOK, TWITTER, PINTEREST AND INSTAGRAM FOR ALL OF THE LATEST CONTENT, RECIPES AND UPDATES.I am an al dente–obsessive. One Pot Spinach & Feta Macaroni and Cheese In the time you are saving between not stirring AND cooking all of this in just 8-ish minutes, you can focus on making a big dinner salad ORRRR catch up on your Facebook News Feed.
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HOW TO MAKE MAC AND CHEESE IN THE INSTANT POT
You won’t be standing around the pot, fighting the urge to stir every 23 seconds. Well, to that I say, it’s because of the uninterrupted cooking. Why the IP, you ask? I mean, it takes just a bit longer to make macaroni and cheese on the stovetop, right? INSTANT POT mac and cheese is as quick as it gets, my dear friends. We love our cheesy macaroni dinners – from Baked Macaroni and Feta Cheese to One Pot Spinach and Artichokes Macaroni and Cheese – because they are easy, delicious, KID-FRIENDLY (that’s suuuuper important! ? ) and quick! With just a handful of ingredients, this Instant Pot Mac and Cheese lends a perfectly cooked pasta and a creamy cheese sauce made with real ingredients. This easy Instant Pot Mac and Cheese recipe is creamy, cheesy and so good! Ready in less than 20 minutes, this will become your go-to mac and cheese dinner.