Instant Pot Mac and Cheese with Ham and Peas Recipe

Recipesfull introduces to you: Popular Recipes. (Instant Pot Mac and Cheese with Ham and Peas Recipe). Forget about the blue box (you know what I'm talking about) and make homemade mac and cheese for a weeknight dinner. The ham, peas, and optional hot sauce add some pizzazz to classic mac and cheese. Adjust the consistency of the mac and cheese sauce to suit your personal preference. I used Kraft® 2% Milk Extra Sharp Cheddar Cheese to reduce fat with no negative effect on taste.

Brief

Prep 25 mins

Cook: 14 mins

Additional: 5 mins

Total: 44 mins

Servings: 6

Yield: 6 servings

Instant Pot Mac and Cheese with Ham and Peas Recipe

Ingredients

4 cups water

1 (16 ounce) package elbow macaroni

1 teaspoon dry mustard powder (such as Colman's®)

1 teaspoon salt

1 teaspoon hot sauce

1 (12 fluid ounce) can evaporated milk

⅓ cup whole milk

2 tablespoons unsalted butter

2 cups shredded 2% milk Cheddar cheese (such as Kraft®)

1 cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese

1 cup diced cooked ham

½ cup frozen peas

defrosted

salt and ground black pepper to taste

Main Dish

Directions

Step 1

Combine water elbow macaroni mustard powder salt and hot sauce in an electric pressure cooker (such as Instant Pot®). Close and lock the lid. Set to high pressure according to manufacturer's instructions and cook for 4 minutes. Allow up to 10 minutes for pressure to build.

Step 2

Release pressure carefully using the quick-release method according to manufacturer's instructions about 5 minutes. Unlock and remove lid. Switch to Low Saute function by pressing Saute once and Adjust twice. Stir macaroni to separate any clumps.

Step 3

Stir evaporated milk milk and butter into the pot. Add Cheddar cheese and Monterey Jack cheese gradually stirring constantly until melted. Stir in ham and peas. Season with salt and pepper.

Nutritional Information

Instant Pot Mac and Cheese with Ham and Peas Recipe

Servings Per Recipe:6

Calories: 606.8

% Daily Value *

Protein: 33.3g 67%

Carbohydrates: 65.4g 21%

Dietary Fiber: 2.9g 12%

Sugars: 9.9g

Fat: 22.9g 35%

Saturated Fat: 12.5g 63%

Cholesterol: 67.1mg 22%

Vitamin A Iu: 762.4IU 15%

Niacin Equivalents: 13.7mg 105%

Vitamin B6: 0.3mg 18%

Vitamin C: 11.9mg 20%

Folate: 197.3mcg 49%

Calcium: 503.9mg 50%

Iron: 3.3mg 18%

Magnesium: 75.4mg 27%

Potassium: 509.3mg 14%

Sodium: 1150.4mg 46%

Thiamin: 1mg 99%

Calories From Fat: 206.2

*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

**Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-)Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.