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    Home » Recipes » Instant Pot Mac and Cheese is One Pot Comfort Food

    Instant Pot Mac and Cheese is One Pot Comfort Food

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    If you’re looking for one pot mac and cheese that will have a delicious and creamy meal on the table, Instant Pot Mac and Cheese is the one you want! You can make it in minutes and it’s super family-friendly!
     
    Make easy Instant Pot Mac and Cheese for your family tonight! It's one of the easiest pressure cooker recipes and you can make it all in one pot! Get creamy macaroni and cheese that your kids will love! Made with evaporated milk to get the best texture, you can even add things like bacon, chicken, or ham to turn this simple side dish into a main dish!

    INSTANT POT MAC AND CHEESE RECIPE

    I’ve always loved macaroni and cheese and it’s one of my daughter’s favorite foods. When we go out, she’ll order macaroni and cheese if it’s on the menu and I’m pretty sure she’d eat it for lunch every single day if I let her!

    We’ve tried tons of different macaroni and cheese recipes and always enjoy them. So when I got my Instant Pot, it only made sense to try making Pressure Cooker Mac and Cheese! (If you’re looking for another one of my favorite mac and cheese recipes, try Copycat Cheesecake Factory Mac and Cheese!)

    This recipe has quickly become one of my favorites because you can make it all in one pot and it’s easy. On busy nights, easy is always the name of the game. So making food that I know the kids will enjoy that’s also simple for me in the kitchen makes this a winning recipe!

    Macaroni and Cheese made in the Instant Pot

    HOW TO MAKE INSTANT POT MAC AND CHEESE

    If you don’t have an Instant Pot yet, then you need to get one! I’m pretty sure you can make everything you can dream up in one from breakfast to lunch and on to dinner! Plus there are some amazing dessert recipes out there too!

    We’ve got a 6-Quart Instant Pot and it works pretty well for our family of three adults and two kids.

    So once you’ve got your Instant Pot, you’re ready to make Instant Pot Macaroni and Cheese for your family!

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    one pot mac and cheese

    All you have to do is put chicken broth and noodles into the pressure cooker with butter, salt, and pepper. You’ll cook them for a few minutes then add in evaporated milk and cheese. Once it’s all melted, you can sit down and enjoy it together!

    Yes, it’s really that easy to make!

    PRINTABLE INSTANT POT MAC N CHEESE RECIPE

    Macaroni and Cheese made in the Instant Pot
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    Instant Pot Mac and Cheese

    Cook Time10 mins
    Servings: 8 cups

    Ingredients

    • 1 lb Cavatappi noodles
    • 4 cups chicken broth
    • 3 Tbsp butter
    • 1/2 tsp salt
    • 1/2 tsp pepper
    • 3 cups shredded cheddar cheese
    • 1 cups shredded Parmesan cheese
    • 5 oz evaporated milk

    Instructions

    • Pour chicken broth and 1 pound of Cavatappi noodles into the Instant Pot. Top with butter, salt and pepper, and stir.
    • Seal the Instant Pot lid closed and press manual. Set the timer to 5 minutes and make sure the seal is closed.
    • Manually vent after the pasta cooks and the timer goes off.
    • Once it is safe to open the lid, pour the evaporated milk and cheese over the pasta and stir until melted.
    • Serve warm.

    Notes

    Remember that the 5 minute cook time isn't the total cook time. It will take some time for your Instant Pot to come to pressure before the actual cook time begins. Depending on how much liquid is in the pressure cooker, it can take 5 to 30 minutes.

    Instant Pot mac n cheese

    MAKING MAC AND CHEESE INTO MEAL

    Instant Pot Mac and Cheese is an easy side dish to whip up while you work on another main dish, but I love that you can also turn macaroni and cheese into a full meal on its own.

    Some of our favorite things to add into One Pot Mac and Cheese are:

    • Bacon
    • Rotisserie Chicken
    • Diced Ham
    • Sausage
    • Hot Dogs
    • Broccoli
    • Peas
    • Mushrooms
    • Diced tomatoes

    Or you can add any combination of these things to really personalize the recipe and make it your own!

    It’s also a great side dish with almost any main dish! We love it with hamburgers, chicken sandwiches, and fish! I think macaroni and cheese might be one of the most versatile recipes!

    Your Instant Pot is the key to quick homemade mac and cheese!

    pressure cooker macaroni and cheese recipe

    INSTANT POT MACARONI AND CHEESE FAQ

    Can you make Instant Pot Mac and Cheese without evaporated milk?

    Absolutely! You can use different types of milk depending on what you have on hand or the flavor you prefer. Whole milk works well and I’ve also made it with skim milk. I think that it would also be great with heavy cream. Some people have recommended half and half to me as well, but I haven’t tried it yet!

    If all you have around the house is regular milk, roll with it!

    Can I use elbow macaroni to make this Instant Pot Mac and Cheese recipe?

    Yes, you can use any type of pasta that you would like, but I find that tubular shaped noodles work best. We love the Cavatappi shape because it’s fun and also holds the cheese macaroni and cheese sauce well.

    You can use elbow macaroni, rotini, rigatoni, penne, fusilli, and farfalle work well for this recipe.

    What kinds of cheese can I use to make macaroni and cheese in my pressure cooker?

    For this recipe, we used a combination of mild cheddar and parmesan, but you can tweak your cheese to your tastes.

    You can use sharp cheddar, white cheddar, monterey jack, colby jack, or even swiss! Our local grocery store has an amazing cheese department that I might have to explore the next time I make this recipe!

    Can I reheat the leftovers?

    Macaroni and cheese tastes the best when it’s fresh. But you can definitely reheat your leftovers. Dish it into a microwave-safe bowl. Before you pop it in the microwave, add a splash of milk to the bowl.

    Then heat a bit, stir, and heat again until completely warmed.

    Instant Pot macaroni and cheese

    Once you try Instant Pot Mac and Cheese, you might never boil another pot of water on the stovetop again! It’s that easy to make!

    Leave a comment telling us about your favorite thing about macaroni and cheese. Or let us know about your favorite Instant Pot recipe!

    MORE MACARONI AND CHEESE RECIPES

    • Crock Pot Mac and Cheese
    • Velveeta Mac and Cheese
    • Peppers & Sausage Macaroni & Cheese
    • Sloppy Joe Macaroni and Cheese

    Make easy Instant Pot Mac and Cheese for your family tonight! It's one of the easiest pressure cooker recipes and you can make it all in one pot! Get creamy macaroni and cheese that your kids will love! Made with evaporated milk to get the best texture, you can even add things like bacon, chicken, or ham to turn this simple side dish into a main dish!

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    About Mariah

    Mariah is the mom of 2 and a former educator (preschool - 4th grade & special education) with a degree in human development. As a busy mom living in with a multi-generational family under one roof (with 4 dogs!), life is sometimes chaotic! She aims to share easy ideas that we can all use in our lives! Read more about Mariah!

    Comments

    1. Danielle Wood says

      November 21, 2018 at 12:39 pm

      My favorite thing about macaroni and cheese is that my kids will eat it without fighting or arguing

      Reply
    2. Johannah says

      November 21, 2018 at 1:18 pm

      Mac and Cheese the one things that the grandkids will usually eat. Seems easy enough! Looks Delicious!

      Reply
    3. Shannon Baas says

      November 21, 2018 at 2:04 pm

      I like that its simple.

      Reply
    4. HS says

      November 21, 2018 at 3:24 pm

      I love Instant Pot Barbecue Pulled Pork Sandwiches.

      Reply
    5. Brittany says

      November 21, 2018 at 3:29 pm

      I love the taste and how it is easy to make. My kids love macaroni and cheese so I love to make it.

      Reply
    6. Ann Fantom says

      November 21, 2018 at 4:54 pm

      I like macaroni and cheese so much because it is such a simple dish, but also very tasty.

      Reply
    7. Elibeth Ray says

      November 21, 2018 at 6:14 pm

      I like the cheesy, gooiness of a good mac & cheese. Top priority is a tie between the correct ratio of cheese to pasta and the type of cheese used.

      Reply
    8. Anne Higgins says

      November 21, 2018 at 8:15 pm

      Love the creaminess of the cheese and it is GREAT comfort food loved by our entire family

      Reply
    9. Donna Clifford says

      November 22, 2018 at 8:23 am

      good all comfort food. My favorite mac and cheese is made with 4 different kinds of cheeses.

      Reply
    10. Adrienne Gordon says

      November 22, 2018 at 8:56 am

      I love a shrimp boil in the instapot.

      Reply
    11. Suzanne K says

      November 22, 2018 at 11:11 am

      Cheese and pasta! What’s not to love!

      Reply
    12. cheryl s says

      November 22, 2018 at 12:22 pm

      I’d try soups in the instant pot – not a mac & cheese fan

      Reply
    13. shelly peterson says

      November 22, 2018 at 12:26 pm

      I love all the cheese. I like instant pot chili.

      Reply
    14. beth shepherd says

      November 22, 2018 at 1:12 pm

      I love how cheesy and creamy it is. I also love beef stew. THank you

      Reply
    15. Tracy Davis says

      November 22, 2018 at 1:44 pm

      The cheesieness of course!!!

      Reply
    16. kathy Persons says

      November 22, 2018 at 3:01 pm

      Everyone loves it. It is a standard comfort food here

      Reply
    17. Tim says

      November 22, 2018 at 3:42 pm

      My favorite thing about macaroni and cheese is the golden brown layer of cheese on top when you pull it out of the oven. I don’t think the instant pot method would produce that, but that is not a deal breaker!!!! That is one food that we make that our kids all agree on, so if we had to cook it in the microwave, I would be fine with it.

      Reply
    18. Liz N. says

      November 22, 2018 at 5:14 pm

      I like the gooey stringy-ness of mac and cheese!

      Reply
    19. Sarah L says

      November 22, 2018 at 9:26 pm

      Mac and cheese is a favorite for all the kids I know.
      Thanks for the contest.

      Reply
    20. Cheryl says

      November 23, 2018 at 12:12 am

      My favorite thing about macaroni and cheese is the cheesy comfort.

      Reply
    21. Taryn T says

      November 23, 2018 at 9:02 am

      My favorite thing about macaroni and cheese is that it is a versatile dish- it can be a side dish, a main meal, you can add ham- and that it is a win with everyone in my picky family!

      Reply
    22. Cynthia C says

      November 23, 2018 at 5:08 pm

      I like mac and cheese for its creamy deliciousness. I like to use a variety of cheeses for the best flavor.

      Reply
    23. Susan Christy says

      November 23, 2018 at 5:56 pm

      My favorite thing about Mac and Cheese is the smoked gouda I use. I’ve never used an instant pot but would love to make meatloaf in one.

      Reply
    24. Tamra Phelps says

      November 23, 2018 at 11:21 pm

      I love mac n cheese. To me it is the ultimate comfort food. It warm and cheesy and reminds me of childhood.

      Reply
    25. Ellie Wright says

      November 23, 2018 at 11:29 pm

      I love the creamy cheesiness of mac and cheese. My kids would eat it every day if I let them.

      Reply
    26. Jema says

      November 24, 2018 at 6:35 am

      I love the cheese!

      Reply
    27. Phil Hysell says

      November 24, 2018 at 7:16 am

      My favorite thing about mac and cheese, is that it is so filling, especially on a cold day.

      Reply
    28. Kelly D says

      November 24, 2018 at 8:02 am

      I like that you can add all different types of cheese to macaroni and cheese, and it just becomes more delicious.

      Reply
    29. Annalisa Kraft says

      November 24, 2018 at 8:40 am

      I love mac and cheese because it is so warming on a cold day

      Reply
    30. Jessica To says

      November 24, 2018 at 9:14 am

      I love cheese so mac and cheese is a go to for many meals I make.

      Reply
    31. Lindsey says

      November 24, 2018 at 9:31 am

      My favorite part is when you bake it in the oven and it gets a crunchy top!

      Reply
    32. Geena O'Banion says

      November 24, 2018 at 10:26 am

      I really like the Mac and Cheese because it is soft and silky and the taste can combine with several other tastes. Not too brasen. However, I would really love to try some other original recipes too; like macaroni, vegetable sauce mix, onions, green peppers, green onions. I’m a creative cook.

      Reply
    33. Cindy Peterson says

      November 24, 2018 at 10:47 am

      The creamy cheesyness of mac and cheese is the best.

      Reply
    34. Bryan Vice says

      November 24, 2018 at 11:08 am

      I love macaroni & cheese they are so many different ways to make it and try new

      Reply
    35. christina moore says

      November 24, 2018 at 12:12 pm

      macaroni and cheese is something that my family loves and it is simple to make I followere and tweeted as @ccmoore105

      Reply
    36. Steve Weber says

      November 24, 2018 at 12:43 pm

      We just made butternut squash mac and cheese in the instant pot and it was so so good!

      Reply
    37. Paul Gardner says

      November 24, 2018 at 12:50 pm

      I love pasta and i love cheese, enough said!

      Reply
    38. Tiffany S says

      November 24, 2018 at 2:41 pm

      My favorite thing about macaroni and cheese is that you can add almost anything to it!

      Reply
    39. Calvin says

      November 24, 2018 at 2:52 pm

      I like chili, classic chili, or beef stew.

      Reply
    40. Natalie says

      November 24, 2018 at 4:26 pm

      I love the creamy saltiness of mac and cheese! I also love that it is a vehicle to add just about anything you want!

      Reply
    41. Kathy Eyre says

      November 24, 2018 at 5:22 pm

      I don’t really like mac and cheese, but I make it all the time for the grandkids. They like it gooey!!

      Reply
    42. Tammy Horn says

      November 24, 2018 at 5:57 pm

      I am a cheese addict! I just love cheese, and the cheesier mac and cheese is, the better!

      Reply
    43. Golden storm says

      November 24, 2018 at 11:58 pm

      I love creas my homemas de mqcoroni as nd cheese but it hqs to be creamy and cheesy

      Reply
    44. Jillian Too says

      November 25, 2018 at 9:05 am

      I love that it’s something the whole family will love to eat.

      Reply
    45. Marilyn Nawara says

      November 25, 2018 at 10:05 am

      My favorite thing about Mac & Cheese is the taste — it’s DELICIOUS!

      Reply
    46. Ingrid Jackson says

      November 25, 2018 at 12:23 pm

      My favorite thing about Mac & Cheese is when my daughter makes it from scratch with lots of cheese.

      Reply
    47. Terry says

      November 25, 2018 at 2:56 pm

      My favorite thing about Macaroni and Cheese is that it is a huge comfort food for me. This is a food I turn to when not feeling good, down or just want to indulge in the cheesy pleasure.

      Reply
    48. Jeffrey says

      November 25, 2018 at 4:33 pm

      My favorite thing about Mac & Cheese is its versatility. I like using a variety of cheeses and also mixing in different vegetables and meats.

      Reply
    49. Emmy says

      November 25, 2018 at 8:26 pm

      The creaminess and cheesiness looks amazing. My kids would love this they eat Mac & cheese at least once a week but it’s always out of a box so this homemade one would blow their minds

      Reply
    50. Shirley says

      November 25, 2018 at 8:57 pm

      I love this creamy mac and cheese and I love trying new variations of it.

      Reply
    51. carol clark says

      November 26, 2018 at 12:14 am

      i like the cheese in it you can make it with so many cheese that is so creamy and milking and good

      Reply
    52. Lynne says

      November 26, 2018 at 7:48 am

      My favorite thing about Mac and Cheese is the cheese itself as I’m a big fan of cheese. And I also like that you can use just about any type of cheese in it, as well as add various things such as lobster, bacon or jalapenos. So you could eat it three times a week and it would never be the same dish.

      Reply
    53. Tracie Cooper says

      November 26, 2018 at 3:40 pm

      I love to make chicken and rice with veggies in the instant pot!

      Reply
    54. Darlene Carbajal says

      November 26, 2018 at 5:27 pm

      Mac & cheese is just so good! There’s no words!

      Reply
    55. Suzanne says

      November 26, 2018 at 9:11 pm

      My kids like it.

      Reply
    56. Emily H says

      November 26, 2018 at 11:13 pm

      It’s been my favorite food since I was little!

      Reply
    57. Melinda Mattox says

      November 27, 2018 at 4:43 am

      Thanks sharing the recipe ! My favorite thing about mac and cheese is it’s very easy to change it up. Example one night traditional and the next you could do a Italian inspired with mozzarella,parmesan, sliced Italian sausage .

      Reply
    58. Tracy Pryor says

      November 27, 2018 at 9:05 am

      I love the crunchy pieces on top.

      Reply
    59. Mary Gardner says

      November 27, 2018 at 10:31 am

      My favorite thing about mac and cheese is the melted cheese! I also like how creamy it is when made in the InstaPot!

      Reply
    60. Anne H says

      November 27, 2018 at 12:27 pm

      My favorite thing about Mac and Cheese is that its so versatile. You can use any type of pasta, any type of cheese and its always delicious. Its a go to meal at my house.

      Reply
    61. meghan says

      November 27, 2018 at 1:00 pm

      I love bacon with my mac n cheese!

      Reply
    62. Surinder gurm says

      November 27, 2018 at 7:03 pm

      It can be eaten simple or made fancy, I add salsa and tuna

      Reply
    63. Antoinette M says

      November 27, 2018 at 7:19 pm

      My favorite instant pot recipe is beef stew.

      Reply
    64. Sonya Morris says

      November 27, 2018 at 7:33 pm

      I love that macaroni and cheese is everyone’s favorite side!

      Reply
    65. Kimberly M. says

      November 28, 2018 at 9:07 pm

      I love cheese and pasta so it’s a win, win for me. Plus it’s creamy!

      Reply
    66. Heather Dawn says

      November 28, 2018 at 9:16 pm

      I like that it is so simple to make and it’s so good!

      Reply
    67. Paula S says

      November 28, 2018 at 10:13 pm

      Im wanting to try recipe saw online…crack chicken. Sounds wonderful and I know my family would love.

      Reply
    68. latanya says

      November 29, 2018 at 12:15 pm

      it is good comfort food

      Reply
    69. barbg says

      November 30, 2018 at 6:48 pm

      I like th way it looks so sleek and modern & the size.

      Reply
    70. Surinder gurm says

      November 30, 2018 at 8:09 pm

      Pulled pork for tacos

      Reply
    71. Robin M says

      November 30, 2018 at 10:01 pm

      I like macaroni and cheese when I put bacon in it

      Reply
    72. Lori Walker says

      December 1, 2018 at 6:24 am

      My favorite thing about mac and cheese is that everyone in my house will eat it!

      Reply
    73. karen says

      December 1, 2018 at 5:14 pm

      I love how warm and comforting mac and cheese is, and I love how gooey it is.

      Reply
    74. Jill Rivera says

      December 1, 2018 at 6:17 pm

      I am getting an instant pot for Christmas. This mac and cheese recipe is the first recipe I am going to try.

      Reply
    75. Arinna says

      December 1, 2018 at 8:22 pm

      I love mac and cheese because it’s such a comfort food and there are so many delicious ways to make it!

      Reply
    76. Mandy Blank says

      December 1, 2018 at 9:39 pm

      Mac & cheese is my ultimate sick food, comfort food. I love how warm and creamy it is.

      Reply
    77. Sarah Mathias says

      December 2, 2018 at 2:18 am

      My favorite things about Mac and Cheese is that it is easy to make and everyone in the family love it.

      Reply
    78. Kathy Scott says

      December 3, 2018 at 11:47 am

      Mac and Cheese is the all time comfort food in our family. I know that my boys will leave the table with full and happy bellies if I make mac and cheese.

      Reply
    79. Elena says

      December 3, 2018 at 6:15 pm

      I love the cheese. Especially when it’s made with a few kinds of cheese

      Reply
    80. Steve Scott says

      December 4, 2018 at 7:06 am

      Mac and Cheese just warms my belly because I beleive everything is better with more cheese.

      Reply
    81. Danielle says

      December 6, 2018 at 11:01 am

      It is a comfort food that also reminds you of family

      Reply
    82. Kyl Neusch says

      December 7, 2018 at 4:59 pm

      Love the creaminess of the cheese

      Reply
    83. Ashley C says

      December 9, 2018 at 11:33 am

      My favorite thing about Mac and cheese is it reminds me of childhood

      Reply
    84. Kylie p says

      December 9, 2018 at 2:20 pm

      I recently discovered a whole new world of mac and cheese add-ins at a southern restaurant in Portland- tomatoes & okra, gumbo, & meatloaf were the highlights f the options for our family. I never thought of just throwing leftover meatloaf into mac and cheese but it is really good.

      Reply
    85. monique s says

      December 9, 2018 at 6:40 pm

      I love that mac and cheese is creamy, cheesy and savory

      Reply
    86. Adriana says

      December 9, 2018 at 7:23 pm

      Anything pasta and cheese is my favorite. love it.

      Reply
    87. Shirley Emitt says

      December 9, 2018 at 7:33 pm

      My favorite things about macaroni and cheese are it is so good, easy to make and almost all like it.

      Reply
    88. angela smith says

      December 9, 2018 at 8:19 pm

      I love cheese in mac and cheese because I am a big cheese lover

      Reply
    89. Keri Justice says

      December 9, 2018 at 8:38 pm

      I Love that Mac and cheese is something I can make and my whole family eats it! It’s such a comfort food we all enjoy.

      Reply
    90. Peggy Damon says

      December 9, 2018 at 8:45 pm

      My favorite thing about mac & cheese is how it a definite comfort food and makes me feel good

      Reply
    91. Mary Evans says

      December 9, 2018 at 9:10 pm

      My favorite thing about mac and cheese is that it is the ultimate comfort food – homey, gooey, yummy – I always feel better after mac and cheese.

      Reply
    92. Rose Santuci-Sofranko says

      December 9, 2018 at 10:44 pm

      Oh.my.gosh. your recipe looks delicious! I love cheese and I love pasta = I love Mac and Cheese! Thanks and God Bless!

      Reply
    93. Melissa says

      December 9, 2018 at 10:50 pm

      Mac and cheese is such a great comfort food. It’s simple, but it’s easily spiced up!

      Reply
    94. Lorna Triche says

      December 9, 2018 at 11:51 pm

      I love mac & cheese. It’s comfort food.

      Reply
    95. Julie says

      December 10, 2018 at 1:58 am

      I like the mac and cheese is so comforting! It’s the ultimate comfort food.

      Reply
    96. ae minx says

      December 10, 2018 at 9:14 am

      i love adding tuna.. it gives it such a good flavor

      Reply
    97. Elle says

      December 10, 2018 at 12:58 pm

      I love adding steamed broccoli to mac n cheese.

      Reply
    98. Andrea Darst says

      December 10, 2018 at 1:40 pm

      This recipe looks great! I’m very picky about my mac & cheese. I prefer some sort of crunchy topping on it, but I’m going to try this one!

      Reply
    99. Jennifer Reed says

      December 10, 2018 at 3:52 pm

      My favorite thing about macaroni and cheese is that it is comfort food in a pot and everyone loves it.

      Reply
    100. Geoff says

      December 10, 2018 at 4:38 pm

      The best thing about mac and cheese is all the gooey cheese.

      Reply
    101. Gwendolyn Jordan says

      December 10, 2018 at 6:12 pm

      Nothing better than lots of cheese in my mac and cheese

      Reply
    102. Jenny S says

      December 10, 2018 at 7:18 pm

      Mac and Cheese is just one of those ultimate comfort foods. It’s great plain but fun to dress it up.

      Reply
    103. Melissa Storms says

      December 10, 2018 at 9:56 pm

      I love really cheesy homemade mac and cheese. It is one of my favorite comfort foods.

      Reply
    104. Linda says

      December 10, 2018 at 10:18 pm

      My favorite thing is how easy it is to prepare and how you can switch it up with different cheeses or add ons like bacon.

      Reply
    105. Paula Hafner says

      December 10, 2018 at 10:56 pm

      Mac and cheese is the perfect comfort food. It’s warm, gooey, and cheesy. It reminds me of the comfort of home and childhood meals.

      Reply
    106. Melanie Comello says

      December 11, 2018 at 12:05 pm

      Homemade mac’ N cheese is such a comfort food to me! I’ve loved it growing up and cooking/ eating it as an adult has always brought me back to happy childhood memories!

      Reply
    107. Heather D. says

      December 11, 2018 at 12:42 pm

      My favorite thing about Mac and Cheese is the comfortable feeling it gives you. It gives you a warm and satisfied feeling.

      Reply
    108. Brenda Elsner says

      December 11, 2018 at 2:56 pm

      I love that mac and cheese goes with just about anything. You can mix it with many different things and have a great meal.

      Reply
    109. Karen D says

      December 11, 2018 at 4:50 pm

      It’s a very comforting food to me because it reminds me of my mother

      Reply
    110. Tara Woods says

      December 11, 2018 at 4:56 pm

      My favorite thing about mac n cheese is the versatility. I can use whatever cheeses I have on hand or I can throw in some veggies or meat. The possibilities are endless.

      Reply
    111. shawna says

      December 11, 2018 at 9:16 pm

      Mac and cheese is a staple in our house. What’s not so to love about all that cheesy gooeyness.

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    112. Kayla Klontz says

      December 11, 2018 at 11:12 pm

      I love that it can be served quickly, can have meat or veggies added and that my children love it.

      Reply
    113. Melissa Cunningham says

      December 11, 2018 at 11:42 pm

      I love that mac n cheese is a versatile recipe…you can add almost any veggie or meat to it and it tastes great!

      Reply
    114. Elizaeth Ray says

      December 12, 2018 at 12:22 am

      I like the gooiness of the cheses.

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    115. Azeem Isaahaque says

      December 12, 2018 at 12:33 am

      I like my Mac and cheese spicy

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    116. kerry paul says

      December 12, 2018 at 6:04 am

      My favorite thing about macaroni and cheese is the added crunchy texture. After cooking it, I like to cover it with bread crumbs and shredded mozzarella cheese and bake it..

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    117. Bridgett Wilbur says

      December 12, 2018 at 7:48 am

      I just love mac and cheese. I am so trying to make this one.

      Reply
    118. Erin says

      December 12, 2018 at 8:02 am

      I love that it’s something my whole family eats and loves.

      Reply
    119. Dana Rodriguez says

      December 12, 2018 at 8:40 am

      I love that it is a satisfying comfort food everyone loves!

      Reply
    120. Mary Cloud says

      December 12, 2018 at 9:40 am

      I love the taste of mac & cheese – especially homemade and not the store bought kind.

      Reply
    121. Melissa Martinez says

      December 12, 2018 at 12:19 pm

      I love warm, gooey, cheesy mac n cheese !!!

      Reply
    122. Samantha Thomas says

      December 12, 2018 at 4:01 pm

      My favorite thing about Mac & cheese is that you can make it into so many different things. It can be a side or a main dish. You can have it as basic Mac & cheese, or add things to spice it up like bacon, chicken, etc.

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    123. Sheila F says

      December 12, 2018 at 4:46 pm

      The hominess of it. One of my first childhood memories. And a college fav…now make it for my family🌱

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    124. Laura Bradley says

      December 12, 2018 at 5:35 pm

      My favorite thing about mac & cheese is THE CHEESE! :P

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    125. Heather Kaufman says

      December 12, 2018 at 5:42 pm

      It’s so delicious & creamy! This is now on my list to make.

      Reply
    126. Amanda Whitley says

      December 12, 2018 at 6:10 pm

      i love mac and cheese because it is creamy and delicious and a comfort food.

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    127. Hesper Fry says

      December 12, 2018 at 6:31 pm

      I like mac and cheese because it is a classic comfort food that always is good for the soul!

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    128. Beverly Metcalf says

      December 12, 2018 at 7:32 pm

      Your macaroni and cheese cooked in the instant pot, looks nice and creamy. We love homemade mac and cheese and have it quite often. I wish I had an instant pot to cook it in, though. Thanks for having the contest!

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    129. Michelle H. says

      December 12, 2018 at 7:35 pm

      I love homemade mac and cheese when it has lots of cheese.

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    130. Trisha Musgrave says

      December 12, 2018 at 7:48 pm

      i love that mac and cheese is easy to make, and almost everyone loves it!

      Reply
    131. BRIAN E. says

      December 12, 2018 at 8:03 pm

      Our favorite —> INSTANT POT MONGOLIAN BEEF !!!

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    132. Molly says

      December 12, 2018 at 8:25 pm

      I love how ooey gooey Mac and cheese is.

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    133. Carolyn Daley says

      December 12, 2018 at 8:27 pm

      I love that mac and cheese is a fulfilling comfort food. I love mac & cheese with chicken and green beans on the side.

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    134. Leah Shumack says

      December 12, 2018 at 8:39 pm

      The best is homemade mac & cheese with some breadcrumbs on top and a little bacon – and of course tons of cheese so it’s stringy!!

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    135. Trisha McKee says

      December 12, 2018 at 9:18 pm

      Thank you for sharing this recipe! I love mac and cheese because it is the one food both my daughter and I love. I love the many different variations you can have of it.

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    136. Vikki Billings says

      December 12, 2018 at 9:32 pm

      I love Mac n Cheese because it is so creamy and it makes me feel comfort, like when I was a kid at my grandmothers.

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    137. Sand says

      December 12, 2018 at 10:06 pm

      I make a Hatch green chile mac and cheese. It’s amazing, I love that it’s rich and spicy!

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    138. Angelica Dimeo says

      December 12, 2018 at 10:09 pm

      I love how cheesy it is

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    139. Kristen Patton says

      December 12, 2018 at 10:14 pm

      Mac and cheese is one of my favorite sides but I have never tried it in an instant pot. My fave recipe is beef and gravy in my pot! I would love to win this for my mama!

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    140. Janine Hwang says

      December 12, 2018 at 10:14 pm

      Oh I love Mac and cheese. It’s simple and one of my fave comfort foods

      Reply
    141. Kathy Bowen says

      December 12, 2018 at 10:29 pm

      The ooey-gooeyness. Plus the fact that you can eat it as a side, or add almost any ingredient to make it a meal.

      Reply
    142. Rivka says

      December 12, 2018 at 10:36 pm

      I like making stew with my InstaPot.

      Reply
    143. Sonya Allstun says

      December 12, 2018 at 10:46 pm

      OH MY its cheesy pasta whats not to love. Its warm and creamy and brings back childhood memories since I have had it all my life.

      Reply
    144. Dave Lee says

      December 12, 2018 at 10:50 pm

      My favorite meal fixed in the instant pot is BBQ pulled pork

      Reply
    145. Dorothy Justine Reynolds says

      December 12, 2018 at 11:11 pm

      10,000 lbs of cheese and then throw in some chopped ham.

      Reply
    146. Robert Shook says

      December 12, 2018 at 11:42 pm

      My favorite thing about mac & cheese is it super easy to make and also a cheap meal!

      Reply
    147. Boyd Kobe says

      December 13, 2018 at 2:43 am

      I will definitely try this! Sounds so easy!

      Reply
    148. Barb says

      February 1, 2019 at 4:50 pm

      The Instabt Pot Dui doesn’t have a manual button. Would you select pressure cook and then 5 minutes? On what level of pressure?

      Reply
    149. Alicia S. says

      October 31, 2020 at 11:26 am

      This looks so delicious and easy!

      Reply

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