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A blue crock with quick and easy mac and cheese in it on a red and white towel.
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Quick and Easy Mac and Cheese
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
6 mins
Total Time
16 mins
 
This is truly a one-pot mac and cheese recipe that couldn't be easier. Be sure to measure the water because that is part of the recipe - no draining required.
Course: Side Dishes, Entrées
Cuisine: American
Keyword: Pasta, Quick and Easy, Vegetarian
Servings: 6
Calories: 552 kcal
Author: The Blue Jean Chef, Meredith Laurence
Ingredients
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 pound macaroni
  • 2½ cups water
  • ½ cup cream
  • 1½ cups grated Cheddar cheese
  • ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • 2 ounces cream cheese
  • salt and freshly ground pepper
  • ¼ cup fresh parsley chopped
Instructions
  1. Pre-heat the pressure cooker using the BROWN setting for a few minutes.
  2. Add the oil and stir in the dry macaroni to coat. Pour in the 2½ cups of water and lock the lid in place.
  3. Pressure cook on HIGH for 6 minutes.
  4. Reduce the pressure with QUICK-RELEASE method and carefully remove the lid.
  5. Immediately, without draining away the water, add all the remaining ingredients and stir well. Season to taste with salt and pepper and garnish with freshly chopped parsley.
Nutrition Facts
Quick and Easy Mac and Cheese
Amount Per Serving
Calories 552 Calories from Fat 225
% Daily Value*
Fat 25g38%
Saturated Fat 14g70%
Cholesterol 74mg25%
Sodium 351mg15%
Potassium 248mg7%
Carbohydrates 58g19%
Fiber 2g8%
Sugar 2g2%
Protein 21g42%
Vitamin A 985IU20%
Vitamin C 3.3mg4%
Calcium 341mg34%
Iron 1.4mg8%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.