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Instant Pot Spicy Mac and Cheese

Updated: Oct 6, 2023 by Mindee ยท This post may contain affiliate links ยท 1 Comment

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How do you spice up mac and cheese? Check out my recipe for Instant Pot Spicy Mac and Cheese! Just a few ingredients to this hot one-pot meal!

Bowl of Spicy Mac and cheese.

Many of you are enjoying my Instant Pot Tuna Noodle Casserole and Instant Pot Chicken Chili, so I wanted to give you another Instant Pot meal to add to your collection.

This Instant Pot Spicy Mac and Cheese is as delicious as it is easy! You can adjust the amount of red pepper flakes for your desired amount of heat.

This dish can have a nice spicy kick, or it can melt your face off! Totally up to you! Let me know how you like this hot and cheesy meal!

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  • Instant Pot Spicy Mac and Cheese Recipe

How to make spicy mac and cheese:

  1. Combine the pasta shells, broth, and seasonings in your instant pot.
  2. Seal the lid and cook on high for 4 minutes.
  3. Quick, release the steam.
  4. Open the lid and stir in the bacon, cheese, and ยฝ cup milk.
  5. Put the lid back on and let sit for 5 minutes.
  6. Open the lid and stir. Add more milk if needed.
  7. Serve!
Collage of steps for spicy mac and cheese.

What is the best cheese for this mac and cheese?

For this particular dish, I like the pre-shredded Queso Quesidillas Cheese Blend that I can find at WalMart. It melts smoother and has the perfect amount of flavor. You can substitute other cheeses, though.

How do I reheat mac and cheese?

You can carefully reheat this in the microwave or in an oven preheated to 350 degrees. You may need to add a little milk to your reheated mac and cheese to regain the proper consistency.

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Instant Pot Spicy Mac and Cheese

Instant Pot Spicy Mac and Cheese Recipe

Mindee
How do you spice up mac and cheese? Check out my recipe for Instant Pot Spicy Mac and Cheese! Just a few ingredients to this hot one-pot meal!
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Prep Time 5 minutes mins
Cook Time 4 minutes mins
Total Time 9 minutes mins
Course Dinner
Cuisine American
Servings 6 serving
Calories 728 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 16 oz Box of Small or Medium Shells
  • 4 Cups Chicken Broth
  • ยฝ Tbs. Garlic Powder
  • ยฝ Tbs. Oregano
  • ยฝ-1 teaspoon Red Pepper Flakes ยฝ teaspoon for hot and 1 teaspoon for burn your face off
  • See Note at End
  • 2.5 oz Bacon Pieces bag of 2.5 oz
  • 3 Cups Queso Quesadillas Cheese shredded
  • ยฝ-1 Cup Milk

Instructions
 

  • Combine the pasta shells, broth, and seasonings in your instant pot.
  • Seal the lid and cook on high for 4 minutes.
  • Quick, release the steam.
  • Open the lid and stir in the bacon, cheese, and ยฝ cup milk.
  • Put the lid back on and let sit for 5 minutes.
  • Open the lid and stir. Add more milk if needed.
  • Serve!

Notes

You can substitute 2 Tbs. of McCormick's Tasty Cheesy Seasoning Blend for the garlic powder, oregano and red pepper flakes.
I find the shredded queso cheese at WalMart.ย  You can use pretty much any cheese in it's place though.ย  The queso just melts in smoother.

Nutrition

Calories: 728kcalCarbohydrates: 59gProtein: 46gFat: 34gSaturated Fat: 21gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 0.3gCholesterol: 149mgSodium: 1543mgPotassium: 244mgFiber: 3gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 93IUVitamin C: 0.02mgCalcium: 900mgIron: 1mg
Keyword Instant Pot, mac and cheese, spicy mac and cheese
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  1. Jeff

    November 27, 2020 at 2:46 pm

    Very good

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