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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!
Course Main
Cuisine American
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 14 minutes
Total Time 24 minutes
Servings 12
Calories 390kcal
Author Dee

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