Quick Instant Pot Smoked Mac and Cheese with Bacon
This instant pot smoked mac and cheese combines cheddar cheese with smoked gouda to make the best smoky cheese blend. Bacon is cooked in the instant pot then crumbled over top of the macaroni. Everything is made in the instant pot with a cook time of only 5 minutes. This quick smoked mac and cheese with bacon is a must try!
Ingredients
- 4 bacon slices
- 4 cups chicken broth
- 16 oz uncooked elbow macaroni
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 1 tablespoon buffalo sauce
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- Pinch of salt and pepper
- 2 cups cheddar cheese
- 1 1/2 cups smoked gouda
- 1/2-1 cup milk
- Pinch of green onion for garnish
Instructions
- Turn your instant pot onto the sauté mode. Add bacon and cook until crispy. Remove the bacon from instant pot and set aside. Hit the cancel button on your instant pot to turn off. Deglaze the pot with chicken broth. Using a wooden spoon, remove any burnt pieces from the bottom.
- Add the uncooked macaroni, butter, hot sauce, garlic, salt and pepper to the instant pot
- Place the lid on the pot and set the knob to the sealed position. Cook on high pressure for 5 minutes followed by a quick release. While your macaroni is cooking, crumble the bacon into small pieces.
- After your instant pot has released pressure and you’re able to remove the lid, add the milk and cheese to the pot a little at a time, stirring each time you add more cheese. Continue to stir until it’s smooth and creamy. Serve with crumbled bacon and green onion to garnish.
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