4 servingsamericanbacon diced

Bacon Macaroni and Cheese

By Instant Pot Culinary Team

4 Servings

Recipe Details

Prep Time: 5 min

Cook Time: 20 min

Cooking Technique: Pressure Cook, Saute

Cuisine: American

Yield: 4 Servings

Ingredients

16 oz. bacon diced
1 lb. cavatappi
2 cups water
1 cup half and half
8 oz. shredded sharp cheddar cheese
8 oz. shredded mozzarella
1/2 cup grated parmesan
1 tsp. garlic powder
1 tsp. onion powder
salt to taste

What’s better than macaroni and cheese? BACON macaroni and cheese! We use every bit of the bacon in this recipe to pack every bite with cheesy-ooey-gooey flavor. Serve as a cookout favorite, or keep as a weeknight staple!

INSTRUCTIONS

Preheat the inner pot on Saute, High/More for 20 Minutes. Sauté the diced bacon for 12-15 Minutes, stirring occasionally until golden and crispy. Remove all bacon fat and pieces to a separate mixing bowl and scrape up any browned bits from the bottom of the pot.
Add the pasta and water into the inner pot. Stir to coat all the noodles. Pressure Cook on High for 4 Minutes, immediately releasing the pressure once complete.
Stir in the half and half. Slowly add in the shredded cheeses, one handful at a time, stirring until all the cheese has melted.
Add the grated Parmesan, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and the reserved bacon. Stir to combine.
Serve with additional Parmesan to sprinkle and eat while warm. Enjoy!

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