# White cheddar Mac and cheese

A quick and easy weeknight meal that’s kid friendly made in an instant pot.

- Cuisine: American
- Category: Dinner
- Language: en

## Ingredients

- 4 cups dry macaroni
- 4 cups water
- 1 tbsp veggie bouillon
- 2 tbsp butter
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 0.25 tsp onion powder
- to taste white pepper
- 0.5 cup milk
- 0.5 cup cream cheese
- 1.5 cups white cheddar
- baby carrots

## Instructions

1. Add the pasta to the instant pot.
2. Add water.
3. Add the veggie bouillon.
4. Add garlic powder.
5. Add paprika.
6. Add butter.
7. Pressure cook on high for 5 minutes.
8. Chop the cheese.
9. Release the pressure.
10. Add the cream cheese.
11. Add 1/4 cup of milk, then 1/2 cup more
12. Add the cheese slowly.
13. Mix and enjoy.

## Equipment

- Instant Pot
- knife

## Tips

- You can use whatever cheese you want but if it’s not as strong you’ll need to use more.
- When you start adding the cheese you have to go slow because otherwise it’s gonna clump all up

## Source

- Original video: https://www.tiktok.com/t/ZTjm79Lnc/
- Recipe page: https://www.cliprecipe.com/recipe/c12524d0-c38d-4ec3-bac0-5ddf4f3b480e
- Extracted: 2025-05-20

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