5-Ingredient Instant Pot Mac and Cheese

Name: 5-Ingredient Instant Pot Mac and Cheese
Prep time: 7 min
Cook time: 8 min
Total time: 15 min
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 1 pound uncooked elbow macaroni; 4 cups water (or ½ chicken stock + ½ water); 4 tablespoons salted butter, cut into small pieces; ¾ teaspoon salt (or garlic salt!); ½ teaspoon dried mustard powder; 3 cups shredded cheese (see notes); 1 1/4 cup whole milk or half and half

Instructions

Prep:7minCook:8min

Creamy, dreamy 5-ingredient Instant Pot Mac and Cheese is so easy to make. Trust me, you’ll find yourself making it at least once a week! Great as a side, or toss a few steamed veggies in and make it a full meal!

Updated at: Mon, 29 Sep 2025 12:28:39 GMT