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5 min instapot mac and cheese

SmileOn2U — Sun, 05 Apr 2020 19:48:31 GMT

David spoke about a 5 min mac and cheese recipe today during the instapot session. He showed one that they made in the studio. Where can I find that recipe?

Re: 5 min instapot mac and cheese

Razzy 7 — Sun, 05 Apr 2020 20:11:36 GMT

Don't know where the recipe is that David mentioned, but here is the recipe Lisa Brady demonstrated today. Do note if you try it that it cooks for 6 minutes rather than 5.

Macaroni and Cheese PC - Brady

16 oz of dry macaroni

4 cups of chicken stock or water

2 C. of grated sharp cheddar cheese

1 C. of grated Colby jack cheese

½ Cup of grated Parmesan cheese

1/3 C. of cream cheese

Salt if needed

Add dry macaroni to pot, then add stock and give it a little stir.
Put lid on pot, cook 6 minutes under high pressure turning off Keep Warm before pressure cooking it.
When pressure cooking is finished, turn off Instant Pot and do a QPR. There will be no more liquid in the pot.

4. Add cheeses and stir. Add a bit of salt if you think it needs it. Stir again and serve.

Re: 5 min instapot mac and cheese

Nightowlz — Sun, 05 Apr 2020 20:22:02 GMT

Here's one from David. Don't know if it's the one you are looking for or not.

Pressure Cooker Mac and Cheese, David Venable

3 cups water
3 cups dry elbow macaroni
1 (14.5–oz) can evaporated milk
2 Tbsp cornstarch
1 tsp salt
1/2 tsp black pepper
1/2 tsp onion powder
1/2 tsp dry mustard powder
4 cups extra sharp white cheddar cheese
1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
1 Tbsp butter
4 oz cream cheese, room temperature

Place the water and macaroni in a pressure cooker. Lock the lid into place and cook on high for 5 minutes.
While the macaroni is cooking, combine the evaporated milk, cornstarch, salt, pepper, onion powder, and mustard in a small bowl. When the pressure cooker has finished, quick-release the pressure and carefully remove the lid. Stir the macaroni to break it up, and then add the evaporated milk mixture, cheddar cheese, Parmesan cheese, butter, and cream cheese. Set the pressure cooker to the brown setting and stir until the sauce thickens and the cheese has melted.

Cook's Notes: This classic mac and cheese is ready for your favorite add-ins. Think crumbled bacon, pre-cooked ham or chicken, even tomatoes or blanched veggies. Just stir-in at the end.

https://www.qvc.com/recipes/pressure-cooker-mac-and-cheese.html

Re: 5 min instapot mac and cheese

Nightowlz — Sun, 05 Apr 2020 20:23:32 GMT

@Razzy 7 wrote:
Don't know where the recipe is that David mentioned, but here is the recipe Lisa Brady demonstrated today. Do note if you try it that it cooks for 6 minutes rather than 5.

Macaroni and Cheese PC - Brady
16 oz of dry macaroni
4 cups of chicken stock or water
2 C. of grated sharp cheddar cheese
1 C. of grated Colby jack cheese
½ Cup of grated Parmesan cheese
1/3 C. of cream cheese
Salt if needed

Add dry macaroni to pot, then add stock and give it a little stir.
Put lid on pot, cook 6 minutes under high pressure turning off Keep Warm before pressure cooking it.
When pressure cooking is finished, turn off Instant Pot and do a QPR. There will be no more liquid in the pot.
4. Add cheeses and stir. Add a bit of salt if you think it needs it. Stir again and serve.

@Razzy 7

Thanks for posting sounds better then the one I posted.

Re: 5 min instapot mac and cheese

eddyandme — Sun, 05 Apr 2020 22:22:07 GMT

@Nightowlz wrote:
@Razzy 7 wrote:
Don't know where the recipe is that David mentioned, but here is the recipe Lisa Brady demonstrated today. Do note if you try it that it cooks for 6 minutes rather than 5.

Macaroni and Cheese PC - Brady
16 oz of dry macaroni
4 cups of chicken stock or water
2 C. of grated sharp cheddar cheese
1 C. of grated Colby jack cheese
½ Cup of grated Parmesan cheese
1/3 C. of cream cheese
Salt if needed

Add dry macaroni to pot, then add stock and give it a little stir.
Put lid on pot, cook 6 minutes under high pressure turning off Keep Warm before pressure cooking it.
When pressure cooking is finished, turn off Instant Pot and do a QPR. There will be no more liquid in the pot.
4. Add cheeses and stir. Add a bit of salt if you think it needs it. Stir again and serve.
@Razzy 7

Thanks for posting sounds better then the one I posted.

@Nightowlz, I've been reading intructions and don't understand:"keep warm before pressure cooking". I feel dumb but just can't understand what you're supposed to do.

Re: 5 min instapot mac and cheese

MezzieStarr — Sun, 05 Apr 2020 23:13:23 GMT

@eddyandme If you watch the video, Lisa Brady makes the 6 minute Mac n' Cheese and walks you through it step by step.

1. Press Pressure Cook Button

2. Press Pressure Level Button - set to High

3. Toggle time down to 6 minutes (press the Minus button on machine until it is at 6)

4. Press Keep Warm Button - this turns OFF Keep Warm as it is programmed to automatically be on. You don't need the machine to go into the keep warm function for making 6 minute Mac n' Cheese.

Hope this makes sense.

Re: 5 min instapot mac and cheese

chessylady — Sun, 05 Apr 2020 23:16:40 GMT

It is an Instant Pot.

Re: 5 min instapot mac and cheese

eddyandme — Mon, 06 Apr 2020 12:58:25 GMT

@MezzieStarr wrote:
@eddyandme If you watch the video, Lisa Brady makes the 6 minute Mac n' Cheese and walks you through it step by step.

1. Press Pressure Cook Button
2. Press Pressure Level Button - set to High
3. Toggle time down to 6 minutes (press the Minus button on machine until it is at 6)
4. Press Keep Warm Button - this turns OFF Keep Warm as it is programmed to automatically be on. You don't need the machine to go into the keep warm function for making 6 minute Mac n' Cheese.

Hope this makes sense.

Gotcha, thank you @MezzieStarr ! (I didn't realize keep warm was automatic.)

Re: 5 min instapot mac and cheese

depglass — Mon, 06 Apr 2020 14:03:57 GMT

I just can't comprehend any sort of macaroni getting done this fast. Someone please make this and report back.

Re: 5 min instapot mac and cheese

Caffeina — Mon, 06 Apr 2020 15:41:30 GMT

@depglass wrote:
I just can't comprehend any sort of macaroni getting done this fast. Someone please make this and report back.

I've been making pasta dishes in my pressure cooker for several years. I use 100% whole wheat macaroni, rotini, etc., and throw everything into the pot at once. Not counting the pressure building and the pressure release, it thoroughly cooks in 4 minutes on the low pressure setting.

Re: 5 min instapot mac and cheese

wagirl — Mon, 06 Apr 2020 15:51:07 GMT

I make my mac-n-cheese all the time in my pressure cooer--works everytime in that short amount of time---dry beans are the same thing---cooks in way shorter time in pressure cooker than reg cooking----

Re: 5 min instapot mac and cheese

DustRose — Wed, 08 Apr 2020 01:31:57 GMT

I’m so making this🍽

Re: 5 min instapot mac and cheese

Ainhisg — Thu, 09 Apr 2020 14:08:21 GMT

This is the best pressure cooker mac and cheese recipe! It has Velveeta in it, so if that's not your cup of tea, scroll on, but for creamy mac and cheese, nothing can beat this recipe for creaminess and taste!

http://www.easyaspiecanbe.com/2019/07/pressure-cooker-mac-cheese.html

Re: 5 min instapot mac and cheese

Alison Wonderland — Thu, 09 Apr 2020 14:17:02 GMT

@depglass wrote:
I just can't comprehend any sort of macaroni getting done this fast. Someone please make this and report back.

Keep in mind that a pressure cooker takes up to 20 minutes to come to pressure, then cooks. If you set the cooker for 6 minutes, it's closer to 16 or more total minutes in the pressure cooker.

I use my pressure cooker to steam broccoli and the setting on the pressure cooker is zero minutes, but it takes closer to 10 actual minutes.

I make instant Mac and Cheese in my Instant Pot. It's not faster, but it means I can do a load of laundry and not have to watch a pot for boil over. The timer gets set for 2 minutes, but it takes 12 minutes, depending on the temperature of the water I use.

Re: 5 min instapot mac and cheese

LonestarBabs — Fri, 10 Apr 2020 21:21:03 GMT

I've been making mac and cheese in my IP for several months. Love it! I use a recipe that has dijon mustard and a bit of paprika in addition to three different cheeses. You can trick it up or down depending on your tastes -- lots of good recipes to Google!!! I always make a big batch and it's yummy when reheated.

Re: 5 min instapot mac and cheese

Renata22 — Sat, 11 Apr 2020 20:30:17 GMT

@Foodi7

Thank you so much for posting this recipe. I made a half recipe in my 3 qt pressure cooker and it came out perfectly! I only cooked it for 5 min because I detest mushy pasta. This one is a real keeper.

Re: 5 min instapot mac and cheese

Emmie1165 — Mon, 13 Apr 2020 03:18:44 GMT

I was very skeptical, but had to try this recipe. I cut it in half, as I have a mini Instant Pot. I also Veganized the recipe, using vegetable stock, plant cheddar, Parmesan, and cashew yogurt for the cream cheese. It was FANTASTIC. I added a dash of cayenne, and a little salt and pepper. I will be making this often, as it is super quick and delicious. Thanks to Lisa Brady for this great recipe!