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    Popular » Recipes » Instant Pot

    Instant Pot Kielbasa Mac and Cheese

    This post may contain affiliate links. Please see disclosure for more information. Published: May 28, 2020 by Dee

    Instant Pot Kielbasa Mac and Cheese recipe is a quick and easy dinner made with pasta and smoked sausage slices. Just add the ingredients and cook! via @meamel

    Instant Pot Kielbasa Mac and Cheese recipe is a quick and easy dinner made with pasta and smoked sausage slices. Just add the ingredients and cook!

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    bowl of instant pot kielbasa mac and cheese

    This mac and cheese is one of the easiest, simplest Instant Pot recipes you can make because there is hardly any prep work involved. And because you’re using smoked sausage, there’s no need to pre-cook the meat, which is a huge timesaver!

    I grew up on kielbasa recipes. I truly love the stuff!

    Some of our favorite smoked sausage recipes include sheet pan dinners, noodles and cabbage, Instant Pot Cabbage and Noodle and Polish Sausage Sandwiches! It’s very versatile!

    How to Make Instant Pot Smoked Sausage Mac and Cheese

    When I make plain Instant Pot Mac and Cheese, I like to use several kinds of cheese for more flavor, but for this one, I kept everything simple. You get plenty of extra flavor from the smoked sausage.

    Just cut the smoked sausage into pieces roughly ½ in thick and place them in the pressure cooker.

    I sometimes use 2 ropes of kielbasa for a meatier mac and cheese. You can use 1 or 2 without changing anything else.

    smoked sausage kielbasa in instant pot

    Next, add the pasta, spices and water. Don't stir just yet.

    Add a few pats of butter. Then, you cook the mac and sausage for 4 minutes.   

    macaroni in instant pot

    After cooking, you can add more butter for a super creamy mac and cheese. Or, you just add shredded cheese, cream and a little Dijon mustard.

    Now, you can stir everything together until it's all mixed well. The mustard adds an extra pop of flavor that goes well with the smokiness of the sausage.

    It’s not overpowering. But if you’re not a mustard fan, you can leave it out.

    mac and cheese with kielbasa in pressure cooker

    And that’s it! You’ve got an easy, kid friendly dinner in about 30 minutes -- quicker than takeout and healthier, too!

    bowl of mac and cheese with sliced smoked sausage

    This post was originally published as sponsored by Eckrich Smoked Sausage in 2018 but has been updated with new pictures and recipe information in 2020.

    Instant Pot Kielbasa Mac and Cheese Recipe

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    bowl of instant pot kielbasa mac and cheese

    Instant Pot Smoked Sausage Mac and Cheese

    Published by Dee
    Instant Pot Kielbasa Mac and Cheese recipe is a quick and easy dinner made with pasta and smoked sausage slices. Just add the ingredients and cook!
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    Prep Time 5 minutes mins
    Cook Time 4 minutes mins
    time to pressurize 10 minutes mins
    Total Time 19 minutes mins
    Course Main
    Cuisine American
    Servings 10
    Calories 250 kcal

    Equipment

    • Instant Pot Pressure Cooker

    Ingredients
      

    • 1 rope Kielbasa or Smoked Sausage sliced Can use 2 ropes for more meat
    • 1 16-ounce box macaroni pasta
    • 1 teaspoon sea salt
    • ½ teaspoon garlic powder
    • ½ teaspoon ground pepper
    • 4 cups water
    • 3 tablespoons butter sliced into smaller pieces
    • 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
    • 1 cup heavy cream
    • 3 cups shredded Colby jack cheese

    Instructions
     

    • Place the smoked sausage slices in the Instant Pot
    • Add the macaroni over the sausage
    • Add the sea salt, garlic powder and pepper over the pasta
    • Pour water around the sides and over the pasta, and add butter
    • Cover with lid, turn vent to Sealing position, and hit PRESSURE COOK for 4 minutes
    • Pot will take time to pressurize, then begin counting down at 4 minutes
    • After cook time, do a gradual quick release
    • After pin drops, open lid, add cream, mustard, and gradually add cheese, stirring well until completely blended

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    Notes

    Recipe was made in a 6-quart Instant Pot electric pressure cooker, but an 8 quart can be used without changing time or ingredient amounts.
    For a creamier mac and cheese, add an additional 3 tablespoons butter after pressure cooking along with the cream and cheese.
    You can use 2 ropes of smoked sausage without changing any other ingredients or cooking times.

    Nutrition information is estimated. Please do your own calculation to fit special diets.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 1gProtein: 9gFat: 23gSaturated Fat: 15gCholesterol: 77mgSodium: 493mgPotassium: 51mgFiber: 1gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 794IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 264mgIron: 1mg
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    close up of mac and cheese with kielbasa in bowl

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    1. Patrick says

      March 20, 2023 at 9:51 am

      Great for a family dinner! Hearty comfort food! Leftovers were great too!5 stars

      Reply
    2. Lindsey says

      March 10, 2023 at 6:39 pm

      Do we need to adjust the time or anything to double the recipe?

      Reply
      • Dee says

        March 11, 2023 at 8:34 pm

        Nope! The cook time remains the same. 🙂

    3. Elizabeth says

      April 06, 2021 at 3:09 pm

      Love this!ale it all the time! I add a little paprika and creole seasoning for a little kick and normally use a mixture of cheddar and pepper jack cheese. I also use the skinless cheddar smoked sausage ropes. Super tasty and easy for nights I get out of work late

      Reply
      • Dee says

        April 06, 2021 at 5:26 pm

        Thank you so much, Elizabeth! Glad you like the mac and cheese!

    4. Paul says

      January 03, 2021 at 7:54 pm

      Really good recipe!! I added serano peppers to give mine a lil kick!!5 stars

      Reply
      • Dee says

        January 04, 2021 at 1:52 pm

        Oooh, I'll have to try that next time. Thanks for sharing!

    5. Linda says

      July 10, 2020 at 5:09 pm

      The whole family loved it and it was super easy to make. The blend of flavors was top notch and the kids already asked if I can make it again soon.5 stars

      Reply
      • Dee says

        July 14, 2020 at 12:34 pm

        That's wonderful! Thanks so much, Linda -- glad your family liked it!

    6. Nancy E Laclair-Pointer says

      June 04, 2020 at 3:13 pm

      What can I substitute for heavy cream, I don't have any and can't go get it

      Reply
      • Dee says

        June 04, 2020 at 4:06 pm

        You can use enough milk to get it to your preferred consistency. Or, you can add some milk and cream cheese if you have it.

    7. Chris says

      January 17, 2020 at 5:26 pm

      Love this! So creamy. Fast and easy.5 stars

      Reply
      • Dee says

        January 17, 2020 at 10:28 pm

        Thank you so much, Chris. Glad you liked it!

    8. akow says

      December 13, 2019 at 5:06 pm

      Great one 🙂 to change it up a bit been changing the meat around to pepperoni or Hamburger meat. We used Bacon the other night5 stars

      Reply
      • Dee says

        December 15, 2019 at 8:23 pm

        Bacon would be so amazing in this recipe!

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