Kitchen

[bells4me]

On 3/23/2014 GoodStuff said:

I'm puzzled as to why one would want to cook pasta in a pressure cooker. It cooks in minutes in boiling water in a saucepan. You can add butter, cheese, cream, and seasonings and have stovetop mac & cheese in a jiffy. What's the advantage of using a pressure cooker?

This was my first thought when I saw this thread. I always bake mine.

[Nightowlz]

On 3/23/2014 Mardie said:

Does anyone know if the cookbook for the Prepology Microwave Pressure Cooker is any where on the QVC site? I know I received one when I bought one some time ago, but I misplaced it and would like to print it out from this site again. I know I've been able to do that with other pressure cookers here. Thanks for your help.

You can find it here. http://www.hippressurecooking.com/prepology-microwave-pressure-cooker-manual/ You can save the file or print it if that's what you want to do.

[wagirl]

I make mac n cheese all the time in my pressure cooker. Use Bob Wardens recipe from his first p/c book. ALWAYS turns out great!!!! If you want the crispy topping you add it afterwards and use your broiler in the oven.

[LuvmyYorkie]

Wagirl~ Would you be able to post Bob's Mac and cheese recipe, please? I don't have his book, but do have a PC. I'd love to try it. Thanks.

[wagirl]

On 3/24/2014 LuvmyYorkie said: Wagirl~ Would you be able to post Bob's Mac and cheese recipe, please? I don't have his book, but do have a PC. I'd love to try it. Thanks.

You bet---here it is!!

2 1/2 cups elbow pasta

2 cups chicken/veg broth

1 cup water

2 T butter

1 T parm cheese

Add above to pressure cooker, lock lid and set to high; cook 6 minutes

Perform quick release and add the following:

2 cups shredded cheese

2 oz cream cheese

1 tsp yellow mustard

Stir altogether to mix. It may look soupy when you open the cooker but it will thicken upon standing. Also add any kind of cheese you like even Velvetta. You can pour it into a baking dish, throw on some bread crumbs and stick it under the broiler to toast up. Also I add a bit of milk/cream to it before I re-heat as it needs some hydration. I've added some cooked broccoli and /or kielbasa too. Ham is good. Enjoy!!~

[Kachina624]

I made Bob Warden's recipe in my pressure cooker but didn't care for it. It is just a matter of cooking the pasta and adding lots of cheese which melts due to the hot pasta. I like mac & cheese made with a white sauce and baked. It's much creamier and not so sticky. Flavor is more subtle.

[sylvan]

On 3/24/2014 wagirl said:

I make mac n cheese all the time in my pressure cooker. Use Bob Wardens recipe from his first p/c book. ALWAYS turns out great!!!! If you want the crispy topping you add it afterwards and use your broiler in the oven.

ITA!! This is the BEST Mac 'n cheese recipe. My 10 yr old granddaughter helps make it and loves it.

[PamelaSue72]

We like Bob's recipe, too. It makes a creamy (at least we think it's creamy) mac and cheese and I like to put it under the broiler with a few bread crumbs. This recipe works well in the PC and it's a favorite around here, especially on a busy week night when I simply don't have time to cook. The mustard adds a wee bit of a kick and cooking the pasta in chicken broth also adds a bit of extra flavor.

I do like to make a nice white cheese sauce and then bake the pasta sometimes, especially if I have the time to make it that way, but there are times when DH really wants mac and cheese and I don't have the time to bake it.

[Nickname1]

While it's not for a pressure cooker, ATK has a recipe for stove top M&C where you start with evaporated milk and eggs. I have it from their 10 year anniversary book.

[Kay SD]

The Eric Thiess recipe, to my mind, makes a gooey and not very appetizing dish.

This one seems better to my tastebuds, from Bluejean Chef:

1T olive oil

1 lb macaroni

2.5 cups water

.5 cup heavy cream

1.5 cups grated cheddar

1/2 cup grated parmesan

2 oz cream cheese

S&P

1/4 cup fresh chopped parsley

1. Preheat pressure cooker on brown setting. Add oil and stir int he dry macaroni to coat. Add water, lock lid and pressure cook on high for 6 minutes.

2. Quick-release pressure. Add remaining ingredients and stir well.

3. Optionally, add cooked bacon or ham, cherry tomatoes, or other meats or vegetables.