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Dinner for 6

Instant Pot Mac and Cheese

$5.11for 430 minServes 6

Elbow macaroni cooks in broth under pressure, then turns creamy with butter, half-and-half, cheddar, and Gruyere.

Instant Pot Mac and Cheese with its ingredients

What it costs

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IngredientAmountCost
Broth, 15 oz$0.07/oz typical15 oz$1.02Typical price
Pasta, 16 oz$0.10/oz typical16 oz$1.60Typical price
Heavy cream, 2 oz$0.22/oz typical2 oz$0.46Typical price
Butter, 1.5 oz$0.40/oz typical1.5 oz$0.60Typical price
Cheddar and shredded cheese, 8 oz$0.30/oz typical8 oz$2.40Typical price
Swiss, 4 oz$0.40/oz typical4 oz$1.60Typical price
Total for the servings shown$7.67

Swaps

  • Swap cheddar and shredded cheese for mozzarellaabout the same price
  • Swap heavy cream for evaporatedabout $0.08/oz less at typical prices
  • Swap butter for margarine and vegan butterabout $0.15/oz less at typical prices
  • Swap pasta for egg noodlesabout $0.04/oz more at typical prices
  • 30 minstart to table
  • Easydifficulty
  • 6servings (the source says 8, which counts pieces)
  • $typical cost tier

AmericanKid-friendlyBudgetFamilyDinnersInstant PotCold-weather comfort

Typical price

$1.28 per serving$5.11 for 4

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Ingredients

  • 2 1/4 cups water
  • 1 can (14 1/2 oz) low-sodium chicken broth
  • 16 oz dry elbow macaroni pasta
  • salt
  • 1/2 cup half and half (optional)
  • 3 tbsp unsalted butter
  • 8 oz shredded sharp cheddar cheese
  • 4 oz shredded gruyere cheese

Steps

  1. Add the water, chicken broth, macaroni, and salt to a 6-quart Instant Pot.
  2. Seal the lid and cook on high pressure for 4 minutes.
  3. Quick-release the pressure carefully, then open the lid when the valve drops.
  4. Stir in the butter and optional half-and-half until combined.
  5. Add the cheddar and Gruyere in handfuls, stirring until melted and creamy.

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