Instant Pot Macaroni Cheese

Tender macaroni in a creamy, mustardy Cheddar sauce, made in one pot.

TIME BREAKDOWN
Prep: 5 min
Cook: 20 min
Total: 25 minutes
Vegetarian
✅
Nuts
❌
Serves
4 people
Difficulty
Very Easy

Ingredients

  • 300g dried macaroni
  • 500ml water
  • 25g butter
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 150ml whole milk
  • 1 tsp cornflour
  • 1 tsp mustard powder
  • 200g mature vegetarian Cheddar, grated
  • Black pepper to taste

Method

  1. Put the macaroni, water, butter and salt in the inner pot and stir. Lock the lid, set the steam release valve to Sealing and select Pressure Cook (High) for 4 minutes.

  2. When the time is up, carefully turn the valve to Venting for a quick release.

  3. Mix the cornflour and mustard powder into the milk until smooth. Select Sauté, pour the milk mixture into the pot and stir for 2 minutes until it thickens slightly.

  4. Press Cancel. Stir in the Cheddar a handful at a time until melted and creamy. Season with black pepper and serve straight away; the sauce thickens as it stands.