Instant pot cauliflower macaroni and cheese
Shredded Pepper Jack ( to spice it up! ).Shredded Mozzarella ( for nice, long cheese pulls in your sauce ).Shredded Gruyere ( adds a tangy, woodsy flavor ).If you want a little extra punch, stir in ¼ to ½ cup of one of the following cheeses at the end of making the recipe: Mild Cheddar will give you a nice creaminess, but it's a bit bland IMHO. Sharp Cheddar WILL result in a grainy sauce.
This has a nice balance of sharpness, but enough creaminess to not make the cheese sauce gritty. My recipe keeps it SIMPLE! I only use medium cheddar. What is the best cheese to use for Instant Pot macaroni and cheese? in the Instant Pot for half the time suggested on the box. A good general rule is to cook shaped pasta like macaroni, cavatappi, bowties, etc. Keep reading for info on Cooking Time! How long do you cook macaroni in the Instant Pot?įive minutes should be just perfect. You'll need 1 cup of water per 4 ounces of dried macaroni - so a 16 ounce ( 1 lb ) box, will require 4 cups of water/liquid. How do you cook macaroni in a pressure cooker? Yes! In fact, it is my favorite dried pasta to cook in the pressure cooker! It holds up better than the long noodle varieties and can still have a lovely al dente texture.
If there are any questions you have that I don't cover in this post, please ask them in the comments! Only four ingredients are between you and cheesy, dreamy, creamy Instant Pot macaroni and cheese.