In no time flat you have this crazy amazing creamy mac and cheese. And that 5 oz can is the really little one too, just sayin! I mean, seriously. taste is the addition of a nice soft white provolone cheese, it makes such a difference to the flavor profile!!! I found that a 4 to 2 cup ratio makes all the difference too! And I’ve also found that evaporated milk works perfectly.
The key to that perfect creamy mac and cheese Noodles and Co. I love to buy blocks of cheddar and shred them myself when I have the time, but store bought shredded works just as well in this recipe! We have this one and I think it is perfect for our family of 6! Any other pressure cooker would surely do too, just make sure to follow the manufacturer’s directions! To make this recipe you will need an Instant Pot. So if you’ve ever had it, you know how crazy good it is! Drooling yet? The reason I tell you this is that this version of Mac and Cheese that I make in my Instant Pot rivals in comparison to theirs. Well, my kids absolutely love their Mac and Cheese. They have THE best salads, super good sandwiches, and of course lots of pasta options (even gluten free!). If you have ever been you know what I mean. One of our favorite restaurants that is super kid friendly, yet we feel is fairly healthy too in the ingredients department, happens to be Noodles & Co. Many times, I will throw this together right before the kids come home from school (stirring is involved at the end to get that creamy cheese consistency!) and then I’ll just keep it on warm until we get home from our activities later that night for an quick dinner that always hits the spot. It is seriously one of the easiest and quickest meals you can make in your instant pot. Here is yet another ( yes another!) one of my super easy Instant Pot Recipes that your whole family is sure to love. While its cooking, grate about 3/4 of the cheese in one pile and dice the remaining 1/4. Adjust time using the + and - buttons to get to 4 minutes. Push the Pressure Cook (or Manual) button.
Close the lid and make sure the valve is set to Sealing. This Ultimate Instant Pot Creamy Mac and Cheese is the perfect comfort food and you will not believe how simple it is to make! This dish cooks up in a matter of minutes which makes it an easy meal any night of the week! FOR THE PASTA: Put the macaroni, water, butter and salt in the Instant Pot and give it a stir.