Categories: Instant Pot

Ingredients

• 3 cups elbow macaroni (dry)
• 1 cup grated sharp cheddar
• 1/2 cup grated Parmesan
• 1 carrot, finely grated
• 1/2 cup heavy cream
• 2 tsp Dijon
• 1 garlic clove, minced
• 1/2 tsp sea salt
• 1/4 tsp black pepper
• 2 tbsp. unsalted butter
• 1/2 cup whole milk
• 1 tbsp. tapioca starch
• 3/4 cup grated smoked cheddar

Directions

1. Place a large freezer bag inside a 6 1/2 inch diameter bowl. To bag, add macaroni, 1 cup water, sharp cheddar, Parmesan, carrot, cream, mustard, garlic, salt and pepper; massage to mix. Seal and freeze. Once mixture is frozen, remove bowl.

2. When ready to eat, add 1 1/2 cups water and butter to Instant Pot. Add frozen pasta mixture. Lock lid; set release valve to Seal. Press Pressure Cook/Manual and set timer to 4 minutes. When cooking is finished, leave vent in seal position and allow pressure to release naturally. When metal pin in lid falls and all pressure is released, unlock lid.

3. Whisk together milk and tapioca starch and slowly stir into pot. Stir in smoked cheddar. If a crispy top is desired, transfer to an 8×8-inch baking dish and place under the broil on high for 5 minutes.

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