# Instant Pot Mac and Cheese

A creamy, homemade macaroni and cheese recipe designed for the Instant Pot, featuring a blend of cheeses and a flavorful broth base.

- Servings: 8 servings
- Prep time: 5 min
- Cook time: 5 min
- Total time: 10 min
- Cuisine: American
- Category: Dinner
- Language: en

## Ingredients

- 16 oz elbow macaroni
- 4 cup chicken broth
- 2 tbsp butter
- 1 tsp hot pepper sauce
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1/2 tsp pepper
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 2 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1/2 cup shredded parmesan cheese
- 1/2 - 1 cup milk

## Instructions

1. Add the uncooked macaroni, chicken broth, butter, hot sauce, garlic powder, pepper, and salt to the Instant Pot.
2. Place the lid on the pot, set to sealing, and cook on high pressure for 5 minutes, then perform a quick release.
3. Add the milk, then add the cheese in 3-4 handfuls, stirring continuously between each addition until smooth and creamy.

## Equipment

- Instant Pot

## Tips

- If you don't have low sodium chicken broth, leave out the salt addition and salt to taste when serving.
- The hot sauce does not make the dish spicy; it adds an additional layer of flavor.
- Use 2% or whole milk for best results; avoid canned milk.
- If you find mozzarella stringy, use a different cheese or all cheddar instead.
- Start with 1/2 cup of milk and add more up to 1 cup if the sauce needs thinning.

## Source

- Original video: https://thesaltymarshmallow.com/instant-pot-mac-and-cheese/
- Recipe page: https://www.cliprecipe.com/recipe/a10ebf30-7d35-4a8e-b49d-b91c3ecbec51
- Extracted: 2026-10-10

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