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Skip to contentSAVE THIS RECIPEI am so confident you’re going to love this Instant Pot Macaroni and Cheese with Cream of Mushroom Soup! My family always devours it, and the kids don’t even mind the bits of mushroom from the soup. It’s an easy dump-and-start recipe that is ready in no time. I have served it as a side, but sometimes it’s enough to stand alone with a warm biscuit on the side.This post contains affiliate links. For more information, see my disclosure.I love making homemade macaroni and cheese in my pressure cooker because it’s so easy and I love the one-pot clean up! My original recipe for Instant Pot Mac and Cheese has a four-cheese combination and has always been very popular on the blog because it’s super flavorful and easy to make. I also have a delicious Instant Pot White Cheddar Mac and Cheese recipe that is awesome.For this macaroni and cheese recipe, I wanted something easy that you can make with whatever cheese you have on hand and still get delicious results. If you’re a cooking pro and have no questions whatsoever, scroll on down to the recipe card at the bottom of the post and get cooking. If not, take a look at the questions, tips, and step-by-step below.I have made this recipe for Instant Pot Macaroni and Cheese with Cream of Mushroom Soup many times and have used many different kinds of cheese. I try to always include the parmesan, but as far as the shredded cheese, there are a few different options you could choose from.My favorite so far has been the H-E-B Three Cheese Cheddar Blend which has mild and sharp cheddar and fontina. I have also made it with only mild cheddar, with only sharp cheddar, and with a combination of both. Every time, it has been delicious!Why not? Seriously though, it makes the mac and cheese so incredibly creamy and delicious. In my opinion, the cream of mushroom soup also gives it a slight saltiness that is amazing! You will love it!This Macaroni and Cheese is a super easy dump-and-start recipe with only a few basic ingredients. Below you will find the full list of ingredients with a small description for each.That’s it! All pretty basic ingredients most of us have on hand. That is one of the reasons I love this recipe so much.I always get lots of questions about swapping ingredients out in recipes. Below, I’ve included the questions you’re probably going to ask me, so I’ve gone ahead and answered them. If you have questions I haven’t covered, please leave them in the comments section below and I’ll do my best to respond.You can use salted chicken stock instead of unsalted, but if you do, you should use half a teaspoon of salt instead of two teaspoons. Adjusting the amount of salt will help prevent the dish from being too salty.If you absolutely cannot use a can of cream of mushroom soup, then, by all means, you can make your own. I have an easy and delicious recipe for Homemade Cream of Mushroom Soup you can try! If you want to save some time, then you can use the can.You can use a different kind of pasta, but keep in mind, the cooking time may need to be adjusted. This recipe calls for elbow macaroni. A good substitute that will cook in the same amount of time is rotini pasta.Essential ItemsHere are some essential prep tools, utensils, and appliances I used to make this recipe.The linked products below are affiliate links. For more information, see my disclosure.Featured ItemsHere is a list of the products featured in this post or products similar to those featured in this post:12 Must-Have Instant Pot CookbooksIf you’re looking for a cookbook with easy and reliable Instant Pot recipes, then check out my list of approved Instant Pot Cookbooks.Here, I’m providing step-by-step instructions for this recipe to help ensure you end up with the best results. This recipe is super easy to make, so if you’re well versed in using your Instant Pot, you can skip this part and go straight to the printable recipe card below. It’s a dump-and-start recipe and requires virtually no prep other than gathering your ingredients. So, let’s get started making this easy Instant Pot pasta recipe.Gather and measure out the ingredients for this recipe before getting started. Here’s what you’ll need:First, pour four cups of unsalted chicken stock into the Instant Pot. Next, add the one pound of elbow macaroni pasta evenly over the bottom of the pot. Make sure that most of the pasta is submerged under the broth.Add the two tablespoons of butter on top and sprinkle the salt and pepper evenly over the pasta.Use a small spatula to scoop the cream of mushroom soup out of the can and on top of the pasta. Just let the soup sit on top of the pasta, do not mix it in.Close the Instant Pot and set the pressure release valve to ‘Sealing’. Press the ‘Manual’ or ‘Pressure Cook’ button and make sure that the pressure level is set to ‘High Pressure’. Use the ‘+’ and ‘-‘ buttons to adjust the cooking time to 4 minutes.Once the cooking time has completed, allow for a 2 minute NPR (natural pressure release). That means that you’ll let the pot sit until the digital display counts up to two minutes. Once the display reads ‘L0:02’, you can manually release the remaining pressure by moving the pressure release valve to the ‘Venting’ position.Once all the pressure has been released and the pin has dropped, open the pot and give all the ingredients a quick stir.Add the milk, grated parmesan cheese, and shredded cheddar cheese mix to the Instant Pot and mix everything well until all the cheese has fully melted and incorporated into the pasta.That’s it! It only took a few minutes to make, and this wonderful pasta dish is already ready to serve. Now it’s time for you to enjoy this comforting dump and start pasta dish. I promise, your family will gobble this one up in no time.Did you make this pasta recipe?&nbsp;I know you will absolutely love this Instant Pot Macaroni and Cheese with Cream of Mushroom Soup recipe as much as we do! Please, let me know in the comments when you try it.Here are a few more macaroni pasta recipes that I know you’ll love:Looking for even more pasta recipes to make in the Instant Pot?&nbsp;If you want to try making fettuccine in the pressure cooker, check out my recipe for&nbsp;Instant Pot Chicken Alfredo. And for a restaurant-quality meal, try my&nbsp;Instant Pot Tuscan Chicken Pasta.For a full list of all the pressure cooker pasta recipes on this blog, check out my&nbsp;Instant Pot Pasta Recipes&nbsp;post.Need a main meal to go with this Macaroni and Cheese?&nbsp;If you’re looking for a perfect main course for this recipe, then try my&nbsp;Simple Oven Roasted Chicken Thighs&nbsp;or&nbsp;my Oven-Baked Mexican Chicken Breast&nbsp;recipes. They’re so delicious and a perfect complement to this creamy Instant Pot Mac and Cheese!When you sign up to become a newsletter member, you’ll get access to my latest quick &amp; easy homemade recipes, homemaker tips and tricks, free printables, and more delivered directly to your inbox each week.from votesEasyAmericanInstant PotPressure CookingMain Dish Print RecipeGreat for a quick Mac N Cheese.Wht if I dnt hve an Insta Pot R pressure cooker? Can I still make on stove. T.YDelicious recipe! I did change a few things when I made mine. I used maple smoke cheddar instead and added only 3 cups of broth. I reduced the cooking time to 2 minutes so the macaroni is still al dente when cooked. I didn’t add any milk at all as well. I added garlic powder to it and that heightened the taste up a few notches! Thanks for the recipe!I don’t have an instant pot/ pressure cooker. Is there a way to make this recipe without it ? thanksHi! I’m Valerie and I’m One Happy Housewife! 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Skip to contentSAVE THIS RECIPEI am so confident you’re going to love this Instant Pot Macaroni and Cheese with Cream of Mushroom Soup! My family always devours it, and the kids don’t even mind the bits of mushroom from the soup. It’s an easy dump-and-start recipe that is ready in no time. I have served it as a side, but sometimes it’s enough to stand alone with a warm biscuit on the side.This post contains affiliate links. For more information, see my disclosure.I love making homemade macaroni and cheese in my pressure cooker because it’s so easy and I love the one-pot clean up! My...

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