20-Minute Creamy Gluten Free Mac and Cheese (in the Instant Pot)

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20-Minute Creamy Gluten Free Mac and Cheese (in the Instant Pot)

This 20-minute creamy Gluten Free Mac and Cheese is not only easy to make, but incredibly delicious. It is cheesy and full of ooey gooey goodness! It's the perfect weeknight dinner recipe or crowd pleasing side dish for any occasion. The instant pot makes it so much easier and keeps your oven and stove free for other things.

Prep Time15

Cook Time5

Total Time20

Course: Main Course

Cuisine: American

Keyword: comfort food, gluten-free, gluten-free mac and cheese, Instant Pot, instant pot mac and cheese, kid-friendly

Servings: servings

Calories: 431kcal

Author: Chandice Probst

Cost: $7

Ingredients

12 ounces gluten-free rotini pasta (Ronzoni or Jovial brand works best)
3 ⅔ cups water
3 tablespoons butter
1 ¼ cups milk
2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
¼ teaspoon freshly grated nutmeg
½-1 teaspoon salt (depending on level of saltiness you like)
Black pepper to taste

Instructions

Add water and pasta to pressure cooker
Cook on HIGH for 3 minutes
Quick release pressure (drain excess water if needed)
Add butter, milk, salt and cheese
Stir until melted then grate in nutmeg and stir gently again

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Notes

Recipe variations

Dairy free: Use dairy free milk, butter, and cheese to make dairy free mac and cheese. I recommend Violife dairy-free cheese and Earth Balance dairy-free butter sticks.
Different cheese and spices: Pepper jack, sharp cheddar, parmesan cheese, etc. make great additions to this easy recipe. Red peppers, garlic powder, paprika, and other Italian spices are another way to add more flavor.
Baked mac and cheese: Add the cooked mac and cheese to a baking dish. Top with gluten-free breadcrumbs for a nice crunchy topping and bake at 350 degrees for 20 minutes.
Some protein: Feel free to add bacon bits, ham, chicken, etc. for a source of protein

Pro Tip: Use fresh cheddar for the best results. If you want to get creative, you can add other cheeses here as well but keep it to the 2 cups we call for in the ingredients.

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