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Instant Pot Kraft Mac and Cheese

How to cook boxed macaroni cheese in an Instant Pot
Course Side Dish
Cuisine American
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 4 minutes
Total Time 9 minutes
Servings 3 servings
Calories 390kcal
Author Eliza

Equipment

Ingredients

  • 1 box original Kraft mac and cheese
  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • 2 cups water
  • ½ cup shredded cheese

Instructions

  • Add butter and use to grease the bottom of the Instant Pot bowl (use a spatula to 'wipe' it all over the bottom of the bowl). 
  • Pour water into the bowl. 
  • Add dry pasta and gently spread it out so it is covered by the water. 
  • When the pressure cooking process has completed, carefully release pressure by turning the valve to 'venting'.  
  • Leave the Instant Pot on keep warm while you add the cheese sauce ingredients. 
  • Sprinkle cheese powder and the shredded cheese onto the cooked macaroni. Stir to combine until the sauce reaches the desired thickness. 
  • Press cancel to end the keep warm process.  
  • Serve immediately, and enjoy!

Nutrition

Serving: 1 | Calories: 390kcal | Carbohydrates: 36g | Protein: 11g | Fat: 23g | Saturated Fat: 9g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 11g | Trans Fat: 2g | Cholesterol: 34mg | Sodium: 645mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 6g