Instant Pot Irish Cheddar Bacon Mac and Cheese

Name: Instant Pot Irish Cheddar Bacon Mac and Cheese
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 20 min
Cuisine: European, American, British
Ingredients: 4 strips thick cut bacon, diced; 4 cups shredded brussels sprouts; kosher salt and black pepper; 1 pound pasta shells; 3 tablespoons salted butter; 3/4 cup whole milk; 3-4 cups shredded Irish cheddar or sharp cheddar cheese; 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder; 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper

Instructions

Prep:10minCook:10min

Sauté the brussels sprouts, add the pasta shells, butter, and water, and cook for 3 minutes. Then simply stir in some sharp Irish cheddar cheese, and you’re ready to eat!

Updated at: Thu, 11 Dec 2025 08:31:55 GMT