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Instant Pot Kraft Mac and Cheese with Hot Dogs

Skip the stove and whip up a batch of instant pot kraft mac and cheese instead! Plus, you can spice it up with hot dogs or one of the other ideas on our list!
Prep Time5 minutes
Cook Time3 minutes
Additional Time10 minutes
Total Time18 minutes
Course: Main Dish Recipes
Cuisine: American
Servings: 4
Calories: 244kcal
Author: Aileen Clark

Equipment

Ingredients

  • 1 7.25-ounce box Kraft macaroni and cheese
  • 6 cups water
  • 1 24-ounce package beef hot dogs, sliced
  • 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • 1/4 cup whole milk

Instructions

  • Open box of mac n cheese and remove cheese packet and set aside.
  • Pour macaroni noodles (from box) and water into instant pot.
  • Add sliced hot dogs and stir.
  • Close lid and set pressure release valve to sealing.
  • Press manual or pressure cook button and set to 3 minutes.
  • Quick pressure release and remove lid.
  • Drain any leftover water.
  • Mix in butter and stir until butter is melted.
  • Mix in milk and reserved cheese packet.
  • Serve immediately.

Notes

Any brand of boxed mac and cheese can be used for this recipe. Keep in mind when using a whole grain version of noodles, you may need to increase the cook time. Simple cut the pasta cook time in half and subtract 1 minute (according to package directions).

Nutrition

Serving: 1cup | Calories: 244kcal | Carbohydrates: 13g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 20g | Saturated Fat: 10g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 8g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 41mg | Sodium: 292mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 3g