Gluten-Free Mac and Cheese (Instant Pot)
This creamy Gluten Free Mac and Cheese recipe is not only easy to make, but incredibly delicious. The perfect weeknight dinner recipe or crowd pleasing side dish for any occasion. If you like easy gluten-free dinner recipes, you'll love this instant pot lasagna, easy tater tot casserole, instant pot pulled pork, gluten free meatballs, or this gluten free chicken pot pie.
Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 431kcal
Cost: $7
Ingredients
- 12 ounces gluten-free rotini pasta (Ronzoni or Jovial brand works best)
- 3 2/3 cups water
- 3 tablespoons butter
- 1 1/4 cups milk
- 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/4 teaspoon freshly grated nutmeg
- 1/2-1 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
Nutrition
Serving: 1serving | Calories: 431kcal | Carbohydrates: 44g | Protein: 16g | Fat: 22g | Saturated Fat: 13g | Cholesterol: 60mg | Sodium: 504mg | Potassium: 104mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 635IU | Calcium: 335mg | Iron: 1mg