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Close up of a bowl of creamy macaroni and cheese with shell shaped pasta and creamy velveeta cheese sauce in front of the Instant Pot it was made in.

Instant Pot Shells and Cheese

If you like your mac and cheese super cheesy and over-the-top creamy, this Instant Pot shells and cheese is for you. It's inspired by the classic boxed version but made even better — rich, velvety, and practically effortless. The ultimate comfort food for kids and adults alike!
Prep Time5 minutes
Cook Time15 minutes
Total Time20 minutes
Servings: 12 Servings
Author: Carlee

Ingredients

  • 16 ounces shell pasta
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • ½ teaspoon ground black pepper
  • 4 cups water
  • 16 ounces Velveeta or similar
  • ½ cup milk

Instructions

  • Place 16 ounces shell pasta, 1 teaspoon salt, ½ teaspoon ground black pepper, and 4 cups water in instant pot. 
  • Cook on high pressure for 4 minutes, then quick release the pressure. Place a damp rag over the pressure release to catch any splatter.
  • Stir in ½ cup milk and cubes of 16 ounces Velveeta, turn instant pot to sauté if needed to make sure all of the cheese is melted.
  • Allow to sit for about 5-10 minutes with the instant pot off to  thicken a bit, then serve. 

Nutrition

Serving: 1Serving | Calories: 230kcal | Carbohydrates: 33g | Protein: 13g | Fat: 5g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 0.1g | Cholesterol: 17mg | Sodium: 803mg | Potassium: 231mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 5g | Vitamin A: 388IU | Vitamin C: 0.04mg | Calcium: 240mg | Iron: 1mg
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