Instant Pot Mac & Cheese

 16 oz. uncooked elbow macaroni

4 c. chicken broth 

2 Tbsp butter

1 tsp garlic powder

1/2 tsp pepper

1/2 tsp salt

2 c. cheese (mix it up)

1 c. mozzarella cheese

1/2 c. shredded parmesan cheese

1/2 - 1 c. milk

meat (optional)

peas (optional)

1. Add pasta, chicken broth, butter, hot sauce, garlic powder, pepper, & salt to Instant Pot. (optional, add meat at this stage; ham cubes, bacon, chicken, sausage, etc.)

2. Place lid on pot & set to sealing. Cook on manual function, high pressure for 5 min. Then do a quick release.

3. Add the milk, then the cheese to the pot in 3-4 handfuls, stirring in between each addition until smooth & creamy. Add optional peas.

Note: If you don't have an Instant Pot, do Step 1, and cook in a pot on the stove until pasta is cooked (about 10 minutes).  Skip step 2, and go to Step 3.