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Instant Pot Pumpkin Macaroni and Cheese cooks up perfect & tender in under 30 minutes in the pressure cooker. Best of all, so easy & loaded with 2 cheeses!

Instant Pot Pumpkin Macaroni and Cheese

Instant Pot Pumpkin Macaroni and Cheese cooks up perfect & tender in under 30 minutes in the pressure cooker. Best of all, so easy & loaded with 2 cheeses!

Course Main Course
Cuisine American
Keyword cheddar, mac and cheese, macaroni and cheese, Monterey Jack, pumpkin
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 3 minutes
Total Time 8 minutes
Servings 8
Calories 342 kcal
Author Kelly

Ingredients

  • 1 lb dry (uncooked) elbow macaroni or cavatappi pasta
  • 3 cups water
  • sea salt and pepper to taste (I used 1 teaspoon salt and 1/4 teaspoon pepper)
  • 2 teaspoons ground mustard
  • 1/4 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
  • 2 12-ounce cans evaporated milk
  • 2/3 cup pumpkin puree
  • 1 cup sharp cheddar cheese shredded
  • 1 cup Monterey Jack cheese shredded
  • 1/2 cup toasted Panko crumbs optional for topping
  • fresh chopped parsley for garnish (optional)

Instructions

  1. Add pasta, salt, pepper, mustard, Worcestershire sauce and water in the Instant pot. Make sure the pasta is covered with enough liquid - push down or add more water as needed.
  2. Cover with lid and turn the valve to SEALING.
  3. Press the PRESSURE COOK (or MANUAL) button and cook on high for 4 minutes. After 4 minutes, do a quick release by pushing the valve to VENTING using a long wooden spoon. Pasta should be al dente.
  4. Stir in the evaporated milk and pumpkin and turn to SAUTE. Cook until the sauce has thickened and the macaroni is fully tender, about 3-8 minutes. Turn off then stir in cheddar until fully melted then add the Monterey Jack. Keep stirring until the cheese is melted and smooth.
  5. Serve hot with a sprinkle of fresh chopped parsley, and toasted Panko crumbs if desired.
Nutrition Facts
Instant Pot Pumpkin Macaroni and Cheese
Amount Per Serving (1 g)
Calories 342 Calories from Fat 90
% Daily Value*
Fat 10g15%
Carbohydrates 28g9%
Fiber 2g8%
Sugar 2g2%
Protein 15g30%
* Nutrition facts are provided as a courtesy using the WPRM recipe calculator. It is best to make your own calculations to ensure accuracy. We expressly disclaim any and all liability of any kind with respect to any act or omission wholly or in part in reliance on anything contained in this website. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.