Mac and Cheese with Ham
⏱️ Prep: 10 min🍳 Cook: 14 min
Ingredients
| 16 oz | 455 g | elbow macaroni |
| 4 cups | 960 ml | water |
| 4 tbsp | 60 ml | butter, cut into even pieces |
| 1 tsp | 5 ml | sea salt |
| 0.5 tsp | 2.5 ml | garlic powder |
| 0.5 tsp | 2.5 ml | ground black pepper |
| 1 cup | 240 ml | heavy cream |
| 2 cups | 480 ml | shredded cheddar cheese |
| 1 cup | 240 ml | shredded gouda cheese |
| 0.5 cup | 120 ml | shredded Parmesan cheese |
| 2 cups | 480 ml | cooked diced ham |
| 1 tsp | 5 ml | Dijon mustard |
Instructions
Recipe 20 — Mac and Cheese with Ham. Prep Time: 10 min. Cook Time: 14 min. 12 Servings.
- Add the macaroni, water, butter, sea salt, garlic powder and pepper to the Instant Pot.
- Turn valve to sealing position, and hit PRESSURE COOK for 4 minutes.
- Allow pot to come to pressure, and after 4 minutes cook time, do a gradual quick release, hit CANCEL, and carefully open lid when pin drops.
- Gently stir the macaroni, then stir in the ham, and stir in the cream.
- Gradually, stir in the cheeses, about 1 cup at a time, and mix well so that it all blends together.
- Stir in the Dijon mustard, and serve immediately.