15-30 min6-8 servingsAmerican

Southwestern Mac and Cheese

By Publications International

6-8 servings

15-30 min

Easy

Recipe Details

Course: Main Dishes

Difficulty: Easy

Prep Time: 15 min

Cook Time: 7 min

Total Time: 15-30 min

Cooking Technique: Pressure Cook, Sauté

Cuisine: American

Yield: 6-8 servings

Ingredients

4 tbsp butter
1 onion
3 1/3 cups Water
16 ounces uncooked elbow macaroni
14 ounces diced tomatoes with green peppers and onions
1 tsp salt
4 cups shredded Mexican cheese blend
1/2 cup milk
1 cup salsa

INSTRUCTIONS

Press Sauté; melt 1 tablespoon butter in Instant Pot®. Add onion; cook and stir 3 minutes or until softened. Stir in water, macaroni, tomatoes and salt; mix well.
Secure lid and move pressure release valve to Sealing position. Press Manual or Pressure Cook; cook at high pressure 4 minutes.
When cooking is complete, press Cancel and use quick release.
Press Sauté; add 3 1/2 cups cheese, milk and remaining 3 tablespoons butter to pot. Stir until smooth and well blended. Stir in salsa. Press Cancel. Sprinkle remaining 1 cup cheese over pasta; let stand until melted.

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