Instant pot macaroni and cheese with bacon
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Make sure to use a long spoon or pair of tongs- not your bare hands- as the vent will release steam and may splatter. After 4 minutes, release the pressure manually by moving the valve to the “venting” position.
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When at pressure, it will begin counting down from 4.
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Kraft released their boxed mac and cheese during the Great Depression. The origin of macaroni and cheese is unknown, but is thought to have originated in Northern Europe in the 1700's. It's not for everyone, but I use it and love it! My baked mac and cheese uses a combo of shredded cheese and Velveeta for the perfect creamy texture and consistency. In my opinion, the best shredded cheese for macaroni and cheese are: sharp cheddar, swiss, pepper jack and not shredded, but one of my guilty pleasure favorites, Velveeta. I'm a huge fan of pepper jack cheese, so I'm going to use a combo of that and shredded cheddar along with the bacon the next time I make this for my family. If you prefer meatless, just make as directed without the bacon. This tasty mac and cheese combines bacon and cheddar cheese with the pasta, but would be just as delicious with ham, pancetta, or a different type of shredded cheese. Now with an Instant Pot, it's on the table even faster! Mac and cheese is always a favorite and quick weeknight meal at our house. If you're an Instant Pot lover, today's recipe is for you!