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Instant Pot Loaded Macaroni and Cheese. A kid-friendly pressure cooker 30 minute meal. Loaded with bacon, cheese, and green onions. I dare you not to have seconds! recipe from aileencooks.com
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Instant Pot Macaroni and Cheese Recipe

This is the instant pot macaroni and cheese recipe you have been looking for! It's made with two different kinds of cheese and loaded with bacon!
Prep Time5 minutes
Cook Time10 minutes
Total Time15 minutes
Course: dinner
Cuisine: American
Servings: 6
Calories: 741kcal
Author: Aileen Clark

Ingredients

  • 4 slices thick-cut bacon cut into 1-inch pieces
  • 1 pound elbow macaroni
  • 4 cups water
  • 2 tablespoons hot sauce
  • 1 pint 2 cups heavy cream
  • 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
  • 2 cups shredded jack cheese
  • 4 green onions sliced

Instructions

  • Set Instant Pot to Saute and add bacon.
  • Cook until bacon is browned.
  • Remove bacon and set aside. Discard bacon grease.
  • Combine the elbow macaroni, water, and hot sauce in the bowl of your instant pot electric pressure cooker.
  • Set to manual - 4 minutes.
  • Once done, quick pressure release.
  • Once all pressure is released, open your instant pot and mix in the heavy cream and shredded cheese.
  • Mix well and serve with bacon and green onions.

Nutrition

Calories: 741kcal