2 boxes25 minutes8-10 servings

White Buttermilk Mac and Cheese

By Instant Pot Culinary Team

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8-10 Servings

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25 Minutes

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Easy

White Buttermilk Mac and Cheese
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Recipe Details

Course: Side Dish

Difficulty: Easy

Prep Time: 5 min

Cook Time: 20 min

Total Time: 25 Minutes

Cooking Technique: Pressure Cook, Saute

Cuisine: American

Yield: 8-10 Servings

Ingredients

  • 24 oz pasta shells, 2 boxes
  • 2 tbsp butter
  • 8 cups Water
  • 1 tbsp salt
  • 2 cups buttermilk
  • 2/3 heavy cream
  • 4 oz cream cheese
  • 8 oz shredded sharp white cheddar
  • 8 oz shredded mozzarella
  • 5 oz grated parmesan plus more for sprinkling
The secret is out: the key to addictive macaroni and cheese is buttermilk. Slightly tangy and incredibly rich, this white buttermilk mac 'n cheese is guaranteed to be requested time and time again. Make sure to buy sharp white cheddar for the best flavor.

INSTRUCTIONS

  1. Place pasta shells in inner pot with 8 cups of water (4 cups per box), butter, and salt. Stir. Pressure cook on High for 4 minutes with a quick release. Be mindful of watching in case any foam starts escaping the release.
  2. Strain pasta and return to the pot. Saute on Level 2 for 10 minutes. Add buttermilk, cream cheese, and heavy cream. Stir to combine.
  3. In a separate bowl, combine all remaining cheeses. Add in one handful of cheese at a time and stir until melted. Continue until all cheese is incorporated.
  4. Serve warm with an extra sprinkling of parmesan.

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Instant Pot® Culinary Team

Instant Pot® Culinary Team

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