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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
minutes
Cook Time
14
minutes
minutes
Total Time
24
minutes
minutes
Servings
12
Calories
390
kcal
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:
390
kcal