Large Family Instant Pot Macaroni and Cheese
Does your family want macaroni and cheese but you think it's hard to cook? Try out my Instant Pot Macaroni and Cheese and become the family hero!
Ingredients
- 2 lbs elbow macaroni
- 8 cups water
- 2 - 12 oz cans evaporated milk
- 1 stick butter
- 1 TBSP salt
- Pepper to taste
- 8 cups shredded cheese I used Colby, you can use whatever you prefer
Instructions
- Put macaroni in IP.
- Cover with 8 cups water.
- Add 1 TBSP salt.
- Secure lid according to manufacturer's directions.
- Set valve to Sealing.
- Set IP for 5 minutes on MANUAL HIGH.
- When cycle completes, turn valve to Quick Pressure Release. (Remember, you promised me to be very careful with this step.)
- Once all the pressure is released, open lid and drain if desired. (I didn't drain mine at all.)
- Add stick of butter and 2 cans of evaporated milk.
- Stir gently. Be careful not to break those soft noodles.
- Add 4 cups of cheese and stir gently again.
- Add last 4 cups of cheese and give one last stir.