Instant Pot Mac & Cheese

Name: Instant Pot Mac & Cheese
Ingredients: 3 1/4 cups milk, plus additional as necessary; 8 ounces cream cheese; 2 tablespoons unsalted butter; 1/2 lb about 2 1/2 cups sharp white cheddar cheese, coarsely grated; 1/2 lb about 2 1/2 cups gruyere, coarsely grated; 1/2 clove grated garlic; 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper, plus additional to taste and for serving; kosher salt & freshly ground black pepper; 1 lb rotini pasta; thinly sliced chives, for serving

10 ingredients

2 steps

Ingredients

3 1/4 cups milk, plus additional as necessary
8 ounces cream cheese
2 tablespoons unsalted butter
1/2 lb about 2 1/2 cups sharp white cheddar cheese, coarsely grated
1/2 lb about 2 1/2 cups gruyere, coarsely grated
1/2 clove grated garlic
1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper, plus additional to taste and for serving
kosher salt & freshly ground black pepper
1 lb rotini pasta
thinly sliced chives, for serving

Directions

1

Preheat Instant Pot to saute setting. Add milk, cream cheese, and butter. Cook, whisking to incorporate, until cream cheese is melted and mixture has come to a simmer. Add cheddar, gruyere, garlic, and cayenne. Whisk until smooth and season generously with salt and pepper. Add pasta, fold to combine, and place top on Instant pot.
2

Set pressure to high and cook for 6 minutes. Release pressure manually and open lid. Adjust seasoning with additional salt, pepper, and cayenne. If desired, thin with additional 1/4 cup milk. Serve immediately, garnished with chopped chives and cayenne.