Instant Pot® Mac and Cheese with Ham and Peas

(from home4edu’s recipe box)

Good recipe and great for a starting point -use other protein/veggie combo, leave it out, use other cheeses.

Source: https://www.allrecipes.com/recipe/259690/instant-pot-mac-and-cheese-with-ham-and-peas/?printview

Prep time: 20 minutes
Cook time: 14 minutes
Serves 6 people

Categories: Pasta

Ingredients

  • 2 cups water
  • 1 1/2 C broth or stock
  • 1 (16 ounce) package elbow macaroni (or your fav form of pasta)
  • 1 teaspoon dry mustard powder (such as Colman's®)
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon hot sauce
  • 1 (12 fluid ounce) can evaporated milk
  • ⅓ cup whole milk
  • 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • 2 cups (6oz) shredded medium Cheddar cheese
  • 1 cup (3oz) shredded Gruyere cheese
  • 1 cup diced cooked ham
  • 1/2 cup frozen peas, defrosted
  • salt and ground black pepper to taste

Directions

  1. Step 1: Combine water, broth, elbow macaroni, mustard powder, salt, and hot sauce in an electric pressure cooker (such as Instant Pot®). Close and lock the lid. Set to high pressure according to manufacturer’s instructions and cook for 4 minutes. (Allow up to 10 minutes for pressure to build.)

  2. Step 2: Let cooker natural vent for 5 minutes, then release pressure carefully using the quick-release method according to manufacturer’s instructions, about 5 minutes. Unlock and remove lid.

  3. Step 3: Switch to Low Saute function by pressing Saute once and Adjust twice. Stir macaroni to separate any clumps.

  4. Step 4: Stir evaporated milk, milk, and butter into the pot. Add cheeses gradually, stirring constantly until melted. Stir in ham and peas. Season with salt and pepper.

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