4/11/2024 0 Comments Instant pot macaroni and cheese![]() Mac and cheese is a kid favorite and the recipe twists I’ll share with you today will keep adults interested as well. Today I’ll be sharing 5(!) ways to prepare macaroni and cheese in your Instant Pot which can easily be made ahead of time and served warm when you get home. I like to prepare dinner either in the slow cooker or pressure cooker around 4 pm and then keep the food on the warm setting until we can get home and eat after our activities. ![]() Do you make dinner before the game and keep it warm in a slow cooker, oven or pressure cooker? Or do you make dinner after the game when everyone’s exhausted and starving? I’ll take the first choice. If you’re committed to feeding your family at home like I am, this can pose a challenge. You can add a splash of milk to add a little moisture if you want, but it’s not necessary.Calling all busy moms! Are you going to make it through spring sports season? At our house we are in the midst of baseball season where the games start at 5 pm or 6:30 pm…smack dab in the middle of dinner time. To reheat the Mac and Cheese, simply place a bowl in the microwave and heat at 30 second intervals, stirring in between, until it is heated through. While it’s better served fresh, you can definitely reheat leftovers (my son actually prefers it reheated!) The noodles just suck all the moisture out of it! Like many pasta’s this mac and cheese recipe gets drier the longer it sits. Try mixing in things like bacon pieces, ham, sausage, or vegetables like broccoli! Macaroni and cheese is great plain, but that doesn’t mean you can’t mix in a little something extra to make it a more complete meal or side dish. Spice it up! Again, we serve this plain (kids!) but adding in spices like garlic powder, cayenne, black pepper, onion powder, or even some hot sauce will add new layers of flavor that you will love! Mix and match your favorite cheeses- just make sure it’s about 3 cups total cheese. But mixing in a variety of cheeses will make this so much better. I tend to make this with cheddar only (and maybe a little Parmesan) since I am serving to picky kids. I like to use bone broth sometimes to add in extra nutrients and protein! Using chicken broth instead of water adds a whole new layer of flavors to your homemade mac and cheese. Variations on this Instant Pot Macaroni and Cheese Stir in the cheese and mix until it is completely melted Remove the bowl from the pot to prevent burning on the bottom Stir well and allow it to cook, while stirring for about 2-3 minutes or until the liquid shows signs of boiling One the pot has depressurized, hit the saute button and add the milk to the pasta. Place the lid on your pot and hit the manual button and set the cook time for 4 minutesĪllow the pot to come to pressure, when the timer beeps do a quick release Place the water, pasta, salt and butter in the bowl of your Instant pot and stir Check out my new Blank Recipe Journal! The perfect place to write down all those favorite recipes you find online. Quit printing out the same recipe over and over or searching online for that favorite you made last week. ![]()
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