Creamy Instant Pot® Bacon Macaroni and Cheese

Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 20 min
Servings: 8
Yield: 8 servings

Description

This creamy mac and cheese features Gouda and Cheddar along with crumbled bacon.

Ingredients

4 cups water
1 (16 ounce) package dry elbow macaroni
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
1/2 teaspoon onion powder
1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
3/4 cup milk
2 cups shredded Cheddar cheese
1 cup shredded Gouda cheese
1/2 cup crumbled cooked bacon

Directions

1 Combine water, macaroni, salt, garlic powder, onion powder, and pepper in a multi-functional pressure cooker (such as Instant Pot®); stir until well combined. Close and lock the lid. Select high pressure according to manufacturer's instructions; set timer for 6 minutes. Allow 10 to 15 minutes for pressure to build.
2 Release pressure carefully using the quick-release method according to manufacturer's instructions, about 5 minutes. Unlock and remove the lid.
3 Stir in milk, Cheddar, and Gouda gradually, alternating between a little of the milk and a handful of cheese at a time. Stir until the cheeses are melted. Stir in crumbled bacon and serve.