This Instant Pot Velveeta Mac and Cheese recipe is so creamy and delicious that you’ll never want to make stovetop again. It’s great for a meal or as a side to any lunch or dinner entrée.
Using the Sauté feature on the Instant Pot melt the butter. Once melted, hit Cancel to shut off.
PRESSURE COOK:
Add the pasta shells, water, sea salt, and pepper to the pot.
Mix everything and place the lid on and ensure the steam valve is shut.
Using the manual setting, set the Instant Pot to cook for 6 minutes, and then do a quick release as soon as the cook time is complete.
TO FINISH:
Give the noodles a quick stir and then add the cubed Velveeta, stirring to melt the cheese almost fully.
Add the milk starting with 1 cup. If you desire it to be creamier you can stop there or add a little more milk to thin the mac and cheese out a little. Note: If needed you can turn the Instant Pot on Sauté to help melt the cheese.
SERVE:
Garnish with parsley, bacon bits or cheddar cheese, all optional.
Serve immediately.
Notes
This serves 8 as a side dish and 4 as a main dish.