Instant Pot Mac and Cheese

Instant Pot Vegan Mac and Cheese

5 from 15 votes
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 8 minutes
Total Time 13 minutes
Course Dinner, Lunch, Side Dish
Cuisine American
Servings 6 servings
Calories 180 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 16 oz box macaroni
  • 4 cups water
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 2 tbsp vegan butter
  • 2 tbsp nutritional yeast
  • 1/2 cup non-dairy milk
  • 2 cup shredded vegan cheese
  • 1/8 tsp mustard powder optional

Instructions
 

  • Add macaroni, water and salt to your instant pot. Close the lid and make sure to valve is set to seal.
  • Using the manual setting, set to 4 mins.
  • Meanwhile, shred or cut up your cheese if necessary.
  • When the Instant Pot timer goes off, release the valve and let the steam come out. Once there is no longer steam coming out, open the lid.
  • Set the Instant Pot to sauté mode.
  • Drain excess water.
  • Stir in remaining ingredients to melt, 1-2 minutes. Turn off instant pot and serve. Season with salt and pepper to taste.

Nutrition

Calories: 180kcal
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14 Comments

  1. Marta
    Marta on January 19, 2022 at 2:45 PM

    5 stars
    Loved this vegan option for a favorite dish of ours. This mac and cheese was easy to make and every bit as creamy as the conventional recipe.

    • Kate
      Kate on January 25, 2022 at 4:56 AM

      5 stars
      This was perfect for our busy Monday dinner! The nutritional yeast really elevated the flavors and the mustard powder added a wonderful depth.

  2. Crystal F
    Crystal F on January 22, 2022 at 3:49 PM

    5 stars
    This was just as good as traditional Mac and cheese. Don’t own an Instapot but still came out good on the stovetop

  3. Nija
    Nija on January 22, 2022 at 6:48 PM

    5 stars
    This vegan mac and cheese is so good and was so easy to make in the instant pot. We literally ate the entire thing.

  4. Katrina
    Katrina on January 23, 2022 at 7:21 PM

    5 stars
    Mac & Cheese is a family favorite and we loved the vegan option!! Delicious!!

  5. Robin
    Robin on January 24, 2022 at 12:30 AM

    5 stars
    I made this dish for my vegan nephew while he was visiting. Everyone including us non-vegans loved it!

  6. Kaluhi
    Kaluhi on January 24, 2022 at 9:45 PM

    5 stars
    This was super creamy and indulgent! Thanks for sharing I will be making it again!

  7. Jessica
    Jessica on January 25, 2022 at 2:14 PM

    5 stars
    I’m trying to cut down on my dairy intake but mac and cheese is my weakness! I didn’t have high expectations for vegan mac and cheese but MAN, I stand CORRECTED. This was absolutely DELICIOUS. Will definitely be making this again.

  8. Tamara
    Tamara on January 25, 2022 at 4:08 PM

    5 stars
    This was the perfect vegan Mac and cheese for my sister n’ law this past weekend! She said such great things about it! So I know this will be my go-to recipe from now on!

  9. Jazz
    Jazz on January 26, 2022 at 8:07 AM

    5 stars
    I made this for our Sunday dinner for my vegan sister-in-law and she loved it. We actually all tried and enjoyed it, too, so now I must make it again!

  10. Lilly
    Lilly on January 26, 2022 at 8:22 AM

    5 stars
    This is my new favorite vegan Mac and cheese recipe!! It’s so delish and was easy to make.

  11. Jen
    Jen on January 26, 2022 at 10:22 AM

    5 stars
    I made this for my bestie the other day as she recently became vegan. She really enjoyed it and asked me to give her the full recipe!

  12. Ben
    Ben on January 26, 2022 at 3:25 PM

    5 stars
    Another reason for my to get an Instapot. As soon as I get one this is getting made!

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