15-30 min35% heavy cream4 servings

Duo Crisp + Air Fryer - Jalapeño Popper Mac and Cheese

By Instant Pot Culinary Team

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4 servings

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15-30 min

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Easy

Duo Crisp + Air Fryer - Jalapeño Popper Mac and Cheese
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Recipe Details

Course: Dinner, Lunch, Main Dishes

Difficulty: Easy

Prep Time: 15 min

Cook Time: 15 min

Total Time: 15-30 min

Cooking Technique: Pressure Cook, Roast, Sauté

Cuisine: American, American

Yield: 4 servings

Ingredients

  • 2 jalapeno peppers
  • 1/4 cup butter
  • 1 onion
  • 3 garlic cloves
  • 2 tsp chili powder
  • 1 1/2 tsp ground cumin
  • 1/4 tsp cayenne pepper
  • 16 oz elbow macaroni
  • 2 tsp salt
  • 8 oz brick-style plain cream cheese
  • 1 1/2 cups shredded aged cheddar
  • 1 cup 35% heavy cream
  • 1 cup sour cream
  • 2 tbsp Dijon mustard
  • 1/3 cup grated parmesan cheese
  • 1/3 cup panko bread crumbs
With all the zesty flavors of a jalapeño popper, this tasty mac and cheese is sure to be a hit with the whole family.

INSTRUCTIONS

  1. Seed and dice 1 jalapeño; thinly slice remaining jalapeño. Set aside.
  2. In Instant Pot Duo Crisp + Air Fryer, with lid off, Select Saute setting and set to High Temperature. Melt butter in inner pot. Remove 2 tbsp; set aside. Stir in onion, diced jalapeño, garlic, chili powder, cumin and cayenne pepper. Cook for 2 to 3 minutes or until softened. Press Cancel.
  3. Add macaroni, 4 cups water and salt. Place lid on pot and lock in place to seal. Pressure Cook on High Pressure for 4 minutes.
  4. When pressure cooking is complete, Quick Release the pressure. Once pressure is released, open the lid.
  5. Stir in cream cheese, Cheddar, cream, sour cream and mustard until melted and combined.
  6. Stir together Parmesan, bread crumbs and reserved melted butter. Sprinkle over top of macaroni. Top with reserved sliced jalapeños.
  7. Using Air fryer Lid select  Roast at  400°F for  5 minutes or until bubbling and topping is golden brown.

Notes

Recipe Notes: Substitute regular bread crumbs for panko if desired., Nutrition Facts
Per 1/4 of recipe
Calories 1260
Fat 80g
Saturated Fat 48g
Cholesterol 260mg
Sodium 2210mg
Carbohydrate 102g
Fiber 5g
Sugars 8g
Protein 37g

About the chef

Instant Pot® Culinary Team

Instant Pot® Culinary Team

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