Instant Pot Mac and Cheese with Ham
Instant Pot Mac and Cheese with Ham is made in the pressure cooker with macaroni pasta, leftover ham and 3 kinds of cheese. It's a quick and easy dinner the whole family will love, and it's ready in less than 30 minutes!
Servings: 12
Ingredients
- 1 16-ounce box elbow macaroni
- 4 cups water
- 4 tablespoons butter cut into even pieces
- 1 teaspoon sea salt
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon ground black pepper
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 cup shredded gouda cheese
- ½ cup shredded Parmesan cheese
- 2 cups cooked diced ham
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
Instructions
- Add the macaroni, water, butter, sea salt, garlic powder and pepper to the Instant Pot
- Turn valve to sealing position, and hit PRESSURE COOK for 4 minutes
- Allow pot to come to pressure, and after 4 minutes cook time, do a gradual quick release, hit CANCEL, and carefully open lid when pin drops
- Gently stir the macaroni, then stir in the ham, and stir in the cream
- Gradually, stir in the cheeses, about 1 cup at a time, and mix well so that it all blends together
- Stir in the Dijon mustard, and serve immediately
Notes
Recipe was made in an 8-quart Instant Pot pressure cooker using Barilla brand pasta and shredded block cheese (not packaged)
Nutrition
Calories: 390kcal