Instant Pot Mac and Cheese

Okay making mac and cheese in the instant pot is super easy.  Now you might say box mac and cheese is super easy too.  But box mac and cheese has nothing on this.  

This mac n cheese is not only easy to make but super yummy.  

Instant Pot Mac and Cheese

Ingredients:

• 12 oz pasta
• 3 1/2 cups chicken broth 
• 1/2 teaspoon paprika
• 1 teaspoon onion powder
• 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1/2 cup heavy cream
• 1 1/2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
• 8 oz shredded sharp cheddar cheese
• 1/2 cup grated Parmesan

Directions:

1. Add pasta, paprika, onion powder, and garlic powder to a 6 qt Instant Pot.  Stir  in 3 1/2 cups of chicken broth.  
2. Use manual setting, pressure to high, and set time to 6 minutes.  When finished cooking, quick release pressure.  
3. Select warm setting.  Stir in heavy cream and Dijon and combine.  Gradually whisk in cheese until melted.  
4. Serve immediately.  

Carnitas

I started using a Instant Pot during the Fall and I really like it.  I am still getting use to it but there are a handful of recipes that my family loves and it's super easy with the Instant Pot.  

My family loves Mexican food.  I am sure this is not super authentic BUT we like it and it's super easy with the Instant Pot.  

Carnitas

Ingredients:

• 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
• 3lbs boneless pork shoulder, cut into chunks
• 1 1/2 teaspoons salt
• 3/4 teaspoon ground pepper
• 12 oz chicken broth
• 6 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 tablespoon chili powder
• 2 teaspoons dried oregano
• 1 1/2 teaspoons ground cumin

Directions:

1. Set a 6-qt Instant Pot to the high saute setting,
2. Heat vegetable oil; season pork with salt and pepper.  Working in batches, brown pork.  
3. Stir in chicken broth (or beer), garlic, chili powder, oregano and cumin.  Select manual setting; adjust pressure to high, and set for 40 minutes.  When finished cooking, quick release pressure according to manufacturer's directions.  
4. Remove pork from the Instant Pot and shred meat using two forks.  Season with salt and pepper, if needed.  

This is great for tacos, burritos, nachos, pizzas or just by itself.  We have even tried our own version of a torta with it.  If you don't already have a Instant Pot I highly recommend it.  

Keep cooking friends!

XOXO