If you're looking for a family favorite cheese recipe with minimal cleanup, this Instant Pot Smoked Gouda Mac and Cheese is a must-try.
Course Side Dish
Cuisine Instant Pot, pasta
Keyword cheese, Cheesy, Pressure cooker
Prep Time 5 minutesminutes
Cook Time 4 minutesminutes
Total Time 9 minutesminutes
Servings 6
Calories 720kcal
Ingredients
16ouncebox macaroni pasta
4cupswater
4tablespoonsbutter
1teaspoonsalt
½teaspoonground mustard
½teaspoonsmoked paprika
5ouncecan evaporated milk
16ouncessmoked gouda cheeseshredded
2cupsshredded monterey jack
8ounceswhite cheddarshredded, optional
Instructions
Into the pot of an electric pressure cooker, place the macaroni, water, butter, salt, ground mustard, and smoked paprika. Stir to distribute the seasonings.
Cover the electric pressure cooker and set the valve to “sealing.”
Program the pressure cooker using the “manual” or “pressure cook” function for 4 minutes. When the cooking cycle is completed, perform a quick release of the pressure. Carefully remove the lid.
Stir in the evaporated milk, smoke gouda, and monterey jack. If using, also add the white cheddar. Stir until the cheeses are melted. The sauce will thicken as it rests.