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    Instant Pot Recipes » Instant Pot Chili Mac And Cheese

    Instant Pot Chili Mac And Cheese

    Posted On April 17, 2019 By Mirlene Last updated January 20, 2020 17 Comments

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    This Instant Pot Chili Mac And Cheese is totally ON POINT! Combine two of your favorite comfort foods in ONE POT to create the ultimate cheesy ONE POT MEAL. It is a hearty, quick, delicious, and comforting recipe for chili mac and cheese. Perfect for busy nights, one pot wonder chili mac and cheese recipe. This tasty chili mac and cheese is perfect for a family meal.

    This Instant Pot Chili Mac And Cheese is totally ON POINT! Combine two of your favorite comfort foods in ONE POT to create the ultimate cheesy ONE POT MEAL. It is a hearty, quick, delicious, and comforting recipe for chili mac and cheese. Perfect for busy nights, one pot wonder chili mac and cheese recipe. This tasty chili mac and cheese is perfect for a family meal.

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    Why Does This Instant Pot Chili Mac And Cheese Work?

    My family’s favorite one-pot dish! they loved my spaghetti pizza baked, and baked mac and cheese, so I’m not surprised at all they are in love with this recipe.

    It’s hearty and delicious. 

    Made in one pot and completed in 15 minutes. 

    This chili mac and cheese instant pot recipe is perfect for mac and cheese lovers, like my son, and perfect for chili lovers like myself. 

    The best of both world in one bowl. 

    How To Make Chili Cheesy Mac and Cheese In The Instant Pot?

    • Chili Mac and cheese Instant Pot. This Instant Pot Chili Mac And Cheese is totally ON POINT! Combine two of your favorite comfort foods in ONE POT to create the ultimate cheesy ONE POT MEAL. It is a hearty, quick, delicious, and comforting recipe for chili mac and cheese. Perfect for busy nights, one pot wonder chili mac and cheese recipe. This tasty chili mac and cheese is perfect for a family meal.

    The base ingredients to make this one pot dinner are: elbow pasta (1 box), chili beans, ground beef, sharp cheddar cheese (the more the better), and beef broth. 

    The ingredients I used are listed in picture one. 

    On the instant pot, press Sautee (set for 10 minutes). Add the ground beef, and once the meat starts to sizzle, start to breaking down the beef so it can cook evenly – picture 2. 

    • How to make Instant Pot Chili Mac and Cheese Step by step ingredients. This Instant Pot Chili Mac And Cheese is totally ON POINT! Combine two of your favorite comfort foods in ONE POT to create the ultimate cheesy ONE POT MEAL. It is a hearty, quick, delicious, and comforting recipe for chili mac and cheese. Perfect for busy nights, one pot wonder chili mac and cheese recipe. This tasty chili mac and cheese is perfect for a family meal.

    Lightly brown the meat (about 3 minutes). Add salt and pepper, garlic and cumin. Stir. 

    Add tomatoes, beans, chili powder, and parsley. Stir. Picture 3.

    Add 1 box elbow macaroni and beef broth. Stir. 

    • This Instant Pot Chili Mac And Cheese is totally ON POINT! Combine two of your favorite comfort foods in ONE POT to create the ultimate cheesy ONE POT MEAL. It is a hearty, quick, delicious, and comforting recipe for chili mac and cheese. Perfect for busy nights, one pot wonder chili mac and cheese recipe. This tasty chili mac and cheese is perfect for a family meal.

    Put the lid on. Turn the valve to sealing. Pressure cook on high for 5 minutes. Once done, quick release (keep the warm button on) and add cheese 1 cup at a time. Add more cheese if you need too.

    • How To Make Cheesy Mac and Cheese In the Instant Pot? This Instant Pot Chili Mac And Cheese is totally ON POINT! Combine two of your favorite comfort foods in ONE POT to create the ultimate cheesy ONE POT MEAL. It is a hearty, quick, delicious, and comforting recipe for chili mac and cheese. Perfect for busy nights, one pot wonder chili mac and cheese recipe. This tasty chili mac and cheese is perfect for a family meal.

    Serve warm and garnish with finely chopped parsley. Enjoy! 

    • Chili Mac and Cheese in the Instant Pot

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    Easy Instant Pot Chili Mac And Cheese. Perfectly combine two of your favorite comfort foods in ONE POT to create the ultimate cheesy ONE POT MEAL. It is a hearty, quick, delicious, and comforting recipe for chili mac and cheese lovers.

    Easy Instant Pot Chili Mac And Cheese

    Savory Thoughts
    Easy Instant Pot Chili Mac And Cheese. Perfectly combine two of your favorite comfort foods in ONE POT to create the ultimate cheesy ONE POT MEAL. It is a hearty, quick, delicious, and comforting recipe for chili mac and cheese lovers. 
    5 from 6 votes
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    Prep Time 5 mins
    Cook Time 10 mins
    Total Time 15 mins
    Course Dinner, Lunch
    Cuisine American
    Servings 6 People
    Calories 675 kcal

    Ingredients
      

    • 1 lb ground beef
    • 1 teaspoon garlic chopped
    • 1 can diced tomatoes 14.5 Oz
    • 1 box elbow macaroni 16 Oz
    • 2 tablespoon chili powder
    • 1 teaspoon kosher salt
    • 1 teaspoon ground black pepper
    • ¼ cup fresh parsley
    • 1 can chili beans 15.5 Oz
    • 1 teaspoon cumin
    • 3 cups cheddar cheese
    • 2 ½ cups beef broth low sodium

    Instructions
     

    • On the instant pot, press Sautee (set for 10 minutes). Add the ground beef, and once the meat starts to sizzle, start to break down the beef so it can cook evenly.
    • Lightly brown the meat (about 3 minutes). Add salt and pepper, garlic and cumin. Stir.
      Add tomatoes, beans, chili powder, and parsley. Stir.
    • Add 1 box elbow macaroni and beef broth. Stir.
    • Put the lid on. Turn the valve to sealing. Pressure cook on high for 5 minutes. Once done, quick release (keep the “warm” button on) and add cheese 1 cup at a time. Add more cheese if you need too. Serve warm and garnish with finely chopped parsley. Enjoy!

    Notes

    For Chili Cheesy Mac And Cheese Instant Pot / Frequently Asked Questions:

    Can I make this recipe in the oven? Yes, you can. Cook the pasta in accordance with directions on the box. Drain and set aside. Brown the meat in a large skillet. Add all of the ingredients. Then add the pasta and cheese. Mix well. Transfer to a baking dish, top with more cheddar cheese, and bake in the oven on 350 degrees for about 30 minutes. 
    Do You Need To Add Beans? No, you do not need to add beans. This dish is tasty without the beans as well. 
    Can You Add Velveeta cheese to make Instant Pot Make Chili Mac and Cheese Casserole? Yes, you can add Velveeta cheese. However, I prefer cheddar cheese. 

    Nutrition

    Serving: 6PeopleCalories: 675kcalCarbohydrates: 34gProtein: 40gFat: 36gSaturated Fat: 17gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 7gTrans Fat: 1gCholesterol: 128mgSodium: 1334mgPotassium: 454mgFiber: 5gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 1950IUVitamin C: 9.9mgCalcium: 500mgIron: 5.2mg
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    Comments

    1. Nicki

      July 06, 2022 at 1:33 am

      This looks and sounds AMAZING! Can’t wait to try this recipe! 🙂

      Reply
      • Mirlene

        July 06, 2022 at 4:12 pm

        Thank you.

        Reply
    2. Lizbettsann

      January 22, 2020 at 1:10 am

      5 stars
      Is the calorie count for 1 cup?

      Reply
      • Mirlene

        January 22, 2020 at 11:48 pm

        Hi Liz,
        the calorie counts are estimated per serving.

        Reply
    3. Jennifer

      January 19, 2020 at 7:50 pm

      Mirlene, are your cans of tomatoes and chili beans large or small ?( 28oz or 14oz). Thanks.

      Reply
      • Mirlene

        January 20, 2020 at 11:11 pm

        Hi Jennifer,
        Use 1 can diced tomatoes (14.5 Oz) and 1 can chili beans (15.5 Oz). Thanks. Please let me know if you have any other questions.

        Reply
    4. Carmen

      January 19, 2020 at 2:06 am

      This looks great! What size can of tomatoes do you suggest? Thanks.

      Reply
      • Mirlene

        January 20, 2020 at 11:11 pm

        Hi Carmen,
        Thank you. Please use 1 can diced tomatoes (14.5 Oz). Thanks.

        Reply
    5. Trish

      January 18, 2020 at 3:11 pm

      What size box of macaroni?
      8 oz, 12 oz, 16 oz?

      Reply
      • Mirlene

        January 20, 2020 at 11:12 pm

        Hi Trish,
        please use 1 box elbow macaroni (16 Oz)

        Reply
    6. Neha

      November 30, 2019 at 3:28 pm

      Gosh it looks so flavorful and yum! I need to try mac and cheese your way soon.

      Reply
    7. Katherine

      November 30, 2019 at 9:43 am

      5 stars
      So much flavour and so easy too!

      Reply
    8. Krissy Allori

      November 30, 2019 at 4:16 am

      5 stars
      This was a HUGE hit with my family. We will be making it again very soon.

      Reply
    9. Alison

      November 30, 2019 at 12:56 am

      5 stars
      Perfect recipe for the whole family! I love that this is an Instant Pot recipe, so easy enough for a weeknight!

      Reply
    10. Deanne

      November 30, 2019 at 12:51 am

      5 stars
      Our family absolutely loves chili mac and cheese! This sounds like an easy version for us to enjoy.

      Reply
    11. Teresa

      May 29, 2019 at 1:48 pm

      Do you drain the grease from the meat or leave it?

      Reply
      • Mirlene

        May 30, 2019 at 3:24 am

        No, the liquid is not drained.

        Reply

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