Instant Pot mac and cheese made with Velveeta is a quick, comforting dinner the whole family will enjoy. Elbow macaroni cooks right in the Instant Pot, and Velveeta melts into a silky, cheesy sauce with a bold flavor.
Instant pot mac and cheese with Velveeta
If you love a rich, creamy mac and cheese, this Instant Pot version with Velveeta is an easy weeknight winner. The recipe combines flavorful browned ground beef, a touch of ketchup and onion powder for depth, and plenty of melty Velveeta for a smooth finish. It requires no fancy ingredients and delivers cheesy comfort in under 30 minutes.
Equipment
I used an Instant Pot Duo Crisp with Air Fryer, but any Instant Pot or electric pressure cooker will work. Models vary in functions and settings, so consult your manual for specific controls.
Ingredients for Instant pot mac and cheese with Velveeta
- 1 lb lean ground beef
- 2 3/4 cups water
- 1 tsp onion powder (optional)
- 1/3 cup ketchup
- 2 cups elbow macaroni (uncooked)
- 1/2 lb (8 oz) Original Velveeta, cubed or sliced
How to make this mac and cheese in the Instant Pot
Follow these simple steps to prepare the dish quickly and with minimal cleanup.
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Place the inner pot in the Instant Pot and select Sauté. Set the temperature to high and the timer to 30 minutes. Press Start and allow the pot to heat for about three minutes.
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Add the ground beef and cook, stirring occasionally, until browned. Stir in the ketchup and onion powder to coat the meat, then add the water. Let the mixture sit for about three minutes, then stir in the uncooked elbow macaroni.
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Cancel Sauté, secure the pressure cooker lid, select the Pressure Cook setting on high, and set the timer for 10 minutes. When cooking finishes, perform a quick release to release the pressure.
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Open the lid, add the Velveeta pieces, and gently stir until the cheese is fully melted and coats the macaroni. Serve hot.
More recipes using Velveeta
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- Ground Turkey Pasta Sauce
- Stovetop Mac and Cheese
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- Beef and Noodle Bowl
- Udon Noodles
- Pancit Bihon
- Pancit Palabok
- Velveeta Cheeseburger Mac and Cheese
- Easy Yakisoba Noodles
- Pho Noodles
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- Instant Pot Oyster Sauce Chicken Wings
- Instant Pot Pearl Meatballs (steamed)
- Instant Pot Steamed Pork and Shrimp Dumplings
- Instant Pot Char Siu
- Instant Pot Korean Cheese Katsu (Air Fryer/Instant Pot recipe)
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Instant pot mac and cheese with Velveeta
Shobee
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10 mins
10 mins
Equipment
- Instant Pot Duo Crisp plus Air Fryer
Ingredients
- 2 cups elbow macaroni
- 1 lb lean ground beef
- 1/3 cup ketchup
- 1 tsp onion powder
- 2 3/4 cups water
- 1/2 lb Original Velveeta sliced into small pieces or cubed.
Instructions
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Place the inner pot in the Instant Pot and select Sauté on high. Allow the pot to heat for about three minutes.
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Add the ground beef and cook until browned. Stir in the ketchup and onion powder, then add the water. Let the mixture sit for three minutes, then stir in the elbow macaroni.
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Cancel Sauté, secure the pressure cooker lid, select Pressure Cook on high, and set the timer for 10 minutes. Quick release when the time is up.
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Stir in the Velveeta until melted and evenly coating the pasta. Serve immediately.