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Instant Pot Hamburger Mac and Cheese

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Instant Pot Hamburger Mac and Cheese is the best way to make creamy hamburger mac. I love scooping spoonfuls of this into my mouth and enjoying the flavor of this simple comfort food recipe.

Make certain to check out my other 30 Minute Instant Pot Recipes for even more quick meals.

I guarantee that this Instant Pot cheeseburger macaroni will be one of your new family favorite meals! My boys crave this and ask for it all the time!

A bowl of creamy Instant Pot Hamburger Mac and Cheese with ground beef and green onions sits invitingly, framed by plates and forks in the background. The text reads MAC & CHEESE in the Instant Pot.

If you’re looking for a recipe with no tomato sauce, you’re going to love every bite of this!

The first time I made this recipe, my family loved it. Now they request it all the time! Find inspiration for your easy kids menu with these fun and nutritious recipes.

With the flavor of that cheddar cheese and ground beef, you’re going to find out why.

Instant Pot Hamburger Mac and Cheese

With the pressure cooking and quick release aspect of this easy pasta dish, it’s really fast and simple to make. I really like this recipe because there isn’t red sauce in it and the cooking time is super short.

When the family is hungry, I need to feed them fast!

This hearty recipe is a great way to make a meal that sticks to those ribs! I love the creaminess of this recipe and that it’s an easy dinner recipe to make.

I love the flavor of the ingredients but if you’re a fan of altering recipes, you could try and substitute for tomato sauce if you want to.

A bowl filled with creamy Instant Pot mac and cheese mixed with pieces of ground meat, garnished with chopped green onions and parsley. Text overlays read Macaroni recipe and Easy dinner.

How do you store leftover mac and cheese?

Due to the ingredients, you need to store this in the fridge and keep it cold. And to be honest, I’ve eaten this cold as leftovers and it’s just as good. Although, warming it up is always better.

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While it may be useful to have a good wooden spoon, strainer, and measuring cups you most likely already have all those things. So, the biggest thing is that Instant Pot!

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Make it a Meal:

The best way to plan ahead is to meal plan! And it doesn’t have to be difficult! IN the instance of this recipe, you could totally just make it and call it a day. However, if you want some yummy veggies or fun drinks, then try the following.

Vegetable Side: I’d totally just make a side salad to go with this recipe.

Refreshing Drink: 4-Ingredient Lava Flow Mocktail Recipe

Don’t forget Dessert: Cotton Candy Cupcakes Recipe

A close-up of Instant Pot Hamburger Mac and Cheese with ground beef, garnished with parsley and green onions in a bowl. The text above reads Instant Pot macaroni & cheese.

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A bowl of creamy Instant Pot Hamburger Mac and Cheese topped with chopped parsley and green onions. Text reads Instant Pot Mac & Cheese - Easy Comfort Food! in large letters. A close-up inset shows the dishs rich, cheesy texture.

Can you make this using other types of pasta?

You can! I just like the texture that the elbow macaroni gives so that it’s really just like mac and cheese.

Note, different kinds of pasta have different cook times, so be sure to pay close attention to avoid crunchy or mushy noodles.

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Instant Pot Hamburger Mac and Cheese

Kelli Miller
This comfort food recipe is so fast and easy when you can use your Instant Pot!
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 5 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Course Main Dish
Cuisine Italian
Servings 6 servings
Calories 660 kcal

Ingredients
  

Ingredients for Steps 1 – 4

  • 1 lb of ground beef
  • 1 cut up green bell pepper
  • 1 diced yellow onion

Ingredients for Steps 5 – 8

  • 3 Cup(s) of dry elbow noodles
  • 3 ¼ Cup(s) of water
  • ½ tsp of onion powder
  • 1 tsp of dry mustard
  • ¼ tsp of pepper
  • 1 T of butter

Ingredients for Final Step

  • 3 ounces of cream cheese
  • ¾ Cup(s) of milk
  • 3 Cup(s) of shredded cheddar cheese

Instructions
 

  • Turn the Instant Pot to saute mode and cook up the first set of ingredients.
  • Make certain that the beef is browned and cooked all the way.
  • Drain out the grease.
  • Return to the inner pot.
  • Combine the next set of ingredients in the inner pot right onto the cooked ground beef mixture.
  • Put on the lid and turn the pressure valve to seal.
  • Cook for 4 minutes on manual high pressure.
  • Let the quick pressure release happen.
  • Stir in the cream cheese and cheddar cheese and add a bit of the milk at a time.

Notes

Note that it is important for the noodles to be completely submerged in water (step 5).

Nutrition

Serving: 1gCalories: 660kcalCarbohydrates: 32gProtein: 40gFat: 40gSaturated Fat: 20gPolyunsaturated Fat: 15gTrans Fat: 1gCholesterol: 145mgSodium: 519mgFiber: 2gSugar: 4g
Keyword instant pot, one pot, pasta
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