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Instant Pot Gluten-Free Mac and Cheese

Instant Pot Gluten-Free Mac and Cheese by Ashley of MyHeartBeets.com

Instant Pot Gluten-Free Mac and Cheese

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Ingredients
 

  • 2 cups elbow macaroni or gluten-free elbow macaroni I use this brand
  • 2 cups water
  • 1 tablespoon butter or ghee
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • Pinch of turmeric optional for color
  • 1 ½ cups freshly shredded sharp cheddar cheese
  • ¼ cup heavy cream or unsweetened coconut cream
  • black pepper garnish

Instructions
 

  • Add the macaroni, water, butter, salt and turmeric to the Instant Pot.
  • Secure lid, close the pressure valve and cook for 4 minutes at high pressure.
  • Quick release pressure as soon as the time is up, then immediately stir in the cheese and heavy cream.
  • Garnish with freshly cracked black pepper and serve.

Notes

  • If using turmeric, only use a pinch! Too much will make the pasta bitter.
  • Make sure to quick release pressure as soon as the time is up. If you wait too long, the noodles will overcook.
  • If gluten-free, I recommend using Barilla gluten-free elbow macaroni
  • Please let me know if you try another brand of gluten-free pasta and if it works for you
Gluten-free Brands that work (will update this as I try more brands or brands that my readers recommend): Barilla gluten-free elbow macaroni, Jovial elbow pasta, Garofalo gluten-free penne pasta
Brands that do not work: Trader Joe's Brown Rice and Quinoa Pasta; Trader Joe's Black Bean Pasta
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