Instant Pot Mac and Cheese – The Right Way!
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I called Instant Pot customer service for advice on How to Make Instant Pot Mac and Cheese – the Right Way! I learned SO much valuable information, and I …
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I called Instant Pot customer service for advice on How to Make Instant Pot Mac and Cheese – the Right Way! I learned SO much valuable information, and I share it all with you in this video. So get ready to make the creamiest Instant Pot Mac and Cheese ever!
I was hesitant to make an Instant Pot Macaroni and Cheese recipe because I had read on many food blogs that the Instant Pot recipes were nothing like the stove top versions. Instead, they came out stringy and "gloopy". Basically, just a big mess, and that sounded very unappealing to me!! But it made sense. How could you make macaroni and cheese without a béchamel sauce?
But I decided with the popularity of these new pressure cookers that there had to be a better way to make Mac and Cheese in the Instant Pot. And I was right! I called the manufacturer's customer service line and learned that there are specific techniques for creating a tasty, creamy Mac and Cheese. And in just one pot! And no béchamel sauce required! Genius!! Love, Mary
Thanks heaps for sharing
Thanks for sharing. Really appreciate the information on Natural Release. Have watched other videos on Mac and Cheese and all seem to watery using the Quick Release, they then use the saute button or corn starch to decrease the wateriness.
This will be my next recipe for my instant pot I just use my for the first time today and I made chicken noodle soup but I quick release and the noodles weren’t all the was done now I know how to cook noodles thank you 😊
Sounds like a fake infomercial.
Nope. Too "betty crocker" ish for me. This lady turns simple things into "scientific experiments". Tries to make more difficult than it has to be. Much simpler and shorter videos to a much better Mac and cheese than hers. Full of herself!
is your instant pot a 6 qt?
you never showed when to add the cream cheese
I may be asking a question that has been asked before. I have 7 kids and one box would not be enough for dinner. If I want to double or triple the recipe, how does that affect the timings when using an instant pot?
Yummy Mac & cheese love it 👍
Thank you for the timing reference of 1/2 the time the box directions state. I needed that specific info. 👍🏼
I just made this & it is amazing!!!!!
This was impressive on multiple levels, keep em' coming, thanks!
Thank you! This was very helpful!
I am in England and love your recipes but how many once’s is a stick of butter thank you .
💕 Hi, Mary. I enjoyed your video. I do have a question, and a concern please ? On the butter, most recipes call for mixing it in after the macaroni cooks. I'm wondering what the benefit is in adding it before cooking ?
And on the Natural release, I'm not agreeable to this with pastas. With NR it will continue to cook, & your chances of the end result ending up with "too soft" or "soggy" noodles is likely.
I also would like to add at this time that I purchased a steam diverter, so I could experiment to see if it's a good & safe item. I read that "Instant Pot" company has recommended not using it, as it could inhibit or even clog the release valve. I'm here to say it works very well, and does NOT inhibit the steam in any way, and it's is wide enough to allow for free flowing steam. I would only give a caution to always set it on BEFORE starting the cooking time, and not touch it until you are ready to release pressure ! I will never go back to cooking without it !! I find it very convenient to divert steam away from my cabinets ! I have no other room & cannot use the IP otherwise.
Thanks, Mary ! (Sorry so long )
Mary, I loved the extensive explanations you gave on using the Instant Pot & how to calculate the correct time for any pasta. Not only that, but the reason not to stir everything after adding the pasta to the water. Also, the natural release explanation helped me tremendously, since I just got my Instant Pot for Christmas & seriously don't know anything. The explanation on grating your own cheese is very important as well. You just had so much knowledge to share & I am so grateful to have found your channel on YouTube. Thanks so much.
Oh my, I've been covering during the quick release.
A great recipe, Mary! My gang loved it! I’ve always used a béchamel for Mac and cheese, but this turned out twice as good as any I’ve ever made. I’m excited to experiment with some add-ons, maybe a touch of southwest heat. Thanks for the awesome video!
Very helpful tips! Thx!
Making this tomorrow for my nieces family as part of a food train. She is going through treatment for breast cancer. I think they are going to love it!
That looks good..
Good to know…wow..
Thank you so much Mary! I left home at 16 and never learned how to do anything in the kitchen from my mother.. I’m 43 now and have been surviving on the minimal information that I have acquired over the years.. I just would like to thank you for teaching so we’ll. You’ve been the main reason for me to be able to grow and learn so much this last year.
I made this for us for dinner last night, only half the recipe though. It shocks me that we can do pasta of all things, in an IP! It came out great. I was sure to use my 6qt this time due to 1/2 recipe. I highly recommend this for the 'Hurry-up-and-get-dinner-on-the-table' evenings along with a quick salad.
Wow, now that’s what I call good Mac and cheese! 🤤
Thanks 🙏 This is definitely a keeper. My husband loved it and he’s picky 😂 Greetings from NYC . Happy New Year 🎈🎆 👍🏼
Can I use gluten free pasta and get the same effect. Hubby is gluten free now due to abdominal issues. I really miss my pasta.
Great video, thank you Mary!! Glad to have discovered your channel 🙂 I love our Instant Pot and I'm addicted to trying new recipes 🙂 Best regards, Geoff from Vancouver Canada
I have had my instant pot for a year and afraid to use! You just made this single mama very happy on this journey to better eating! I can’t wait to try! I am not afraid anymore
I just made this Mac and cheese and it's amazing! I've tried several recopo, but this one is perfeot!! Thank you for researching with IP techs. Love your videos.
Can I freeze cheese after grating?
What method do you use to grate cheese? I have an old grater. Do you use a box grater or a machine?
I find this interesting. I have to laugh, because I watched a video not too long ago where someone said "do not ever make pasta in your Instant Pot ". I love that you actually call IP to ask how to do these things. Thank you….my 11 year old daughter will love you!
Excellent instructor !!!
Realy very supet sister
Hi Mary. We love mac and cheese here and make it on the stove top all the time. I am going to do this in my 6-quart Instant Pot for sure.
Have you ever considered adding spaghetti sauce to your finished mac & cheese? We do that as well. Cheese and tomatoes are a perfect combination in a sandwich, even more so with macaroni. Give it a try and tell me what you think. -Chuck
So full of great tips Mary! You are so right about using whole cheese. Thank you for sharing🤗. Wishing you a very Merry Christmas and wonderful New Year!
Tasty…I sprinkle crispy bacon bits on it…..
not that I have an instant pot, nor do I make mac and cheese LOL but I love watching and listening to you!
Hello Mary. I am a fan of the stovetop mac & cheese just like your "sweet Husband" so I will definitely be trying this recipe. Thanks for this recipe and all the tips and tricks. Merry Christmas. ~kendra
Mary, you're an awesome teacher. Thank you!🌷
The ultimate comfort food 😋. I don't have an Instant Pot but can see why it appeals if you don't have to babysit it and are limited for space also. Everyone must have a favourite method: I have spent years perfecting a garlicky slow-cooked and crusty macaroni cheese baked in my Aga. So I will check out Denise's video. When you get it right, there is no better cure for depression or a bad day in the office!
Looks delicious. I'll though continue with stove top or oven baked ones since an Instant Pot is not on my list. Gina from Lumnah Acres did some spaghetti in the Instant Pot. Instead of cooking the pasta in the water like usual she broke the noodles up and cooked them in the spaghetti sauce. Gina and their daughter Olivia thought it tasted better that way but Al couldn't tell a difference. Daniel's Christmas break is starting on Monday. Technically starts today but they don't count the weekends. He doesn't go back until January 2nd. Hoping to go to Dad's (Lee's) on Sunday and Monday and then Mom's (mine) on Tuesday and Wednesday. I'm not sure if we'll go to Dad's. Our home phone isn't working right now. Also he usually won't pick us up if Lee is unable to go. Usually he has Lee help him with projects around his house like cutting tree limbs and wiring the storage shed turned into a workshop. Dad had surgery awhile back and there's still a hole in his belly where he connects a bag to hold his urine. He can only life things 10 lbs or lighter. I know for sure we'll go to Mom's and she's closer and doesn't mind if it's just me and Daniel. All of Daniel's presents are at her house. He got a bag of them from school. I didn't look in the bag though. I told her to just bring them to her house so he would have more to unwrap. The rest of our older local relatives we normally see this time of year are deceased so the kids don't get as many presents as we did when they were alive. That reminds me. I should make up some play dough to give to my niece and nephew. All of the kids love it.
Thank you Mary for the Detailed Macaroni and Cheese Recipe. Looks Very Delicious. Would love to locate a Simple Baked Macaroni and Cheese Recipe.
Love Tamson 💕💕😇
Thank you so much for that. I would have done a quick release thinking the pasta would end up mushy. Can't wait to try it this way.
Oh thanks Mary , my husband will love this
Love your expression at the end, Mary! Always wonderful when the taste of our recipes exceeds even our expectations. 💖😁💖 I grew up with stove top mac and cheese but would not say no to Denise's baked mac and cheese either. LOL Both versions are welcome at our table.
God bless and have a Merry, Mary, Christmas!
Rob
instant pots are junk