Instant Pot Macaroni and Cheese (Chick fil A Copycat)

Instant Pot Chick fil A copycat mac and cheese recipe scooped from a bowl.

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Instant Pot Macaroni and Cheese (Chick fil A Copycat)

This creamy and cheesy copycat for Chick fil A's macaroni and cheese is made in the Instant Pot with Parmesan and Romano cheeses.

Prep Time10

Cook Time4

Total Time14

Course: Side Dish

Cuisine: American

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Servings: servings

Calories: 608kcal

Author: Dana

Equipment

Ingredients

16 oz elbow pasta
½ tablespoon salt
8 oz american cheese sliced
3 tablespoon Parmesan and Romano cheese blend
4 oz Colby Jack cheese cubed
2 cups heavy cream
4 cups water

Instructions

INSTANT POT INSTRUCTIONS
Pour the pasta into the instant pot and add in the water. Make sure to submerge the pasta.
Close the lid and set the pressure cooker to MANUAL/PRESSURE COOK for 4 minutes.
After the 4 minutes is up, carefully and intermittently release the pressure.
If there is a small amount of water left in the pot after pressure cooking, it's okay.
Stir the pasta.
Set the Instant Pot to SAUTE and add the salt, heavy cream, and cheeses.
Stir until the cheeses are melted.
If desired, place the macaroni and cheese in the oven on the broil setting for about 3 minutes.
STOVETOP INSTRUCTIONSCook the pasta according to directions on the box.
Drain and add back to the pot.
Set the stovetop to medium-low and add the salt, heavy cream, and cheeses.
Stir and allow to melt.
If desired, place the macaroni and cheese in the oven on the broil setting for about 3 minutes.

Notes

Carefully and slowly release the pressure from the pressure cooker to avoid splatter from te vent.

*Refer to your pressure cooker's manual for how to safely perform its functions.

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