Southwestern Mac and Cheese
Servings Prep Time
6-8servings 15minutes
Cook Time
7minutes
Servings Prep Time
6-8servings 15minutes
Cook Time
7minutes
Ingredients
  • 4tbsp butterdivided (1/2 stick)
  • 1 onionfinely chopped
  • 3 1/3cups Water
  • 16ounces uncooked elbow macaroni1 package
  • 14ounces diced tomatoes with green peppers and onions1 can
  • 1tsp salt
  • 4cups shredded Mexican cheese blenddivided
  • 1/2cup milk
  • 1cup salsa
Instructions
  1. Press Sauté; melt 1 tablespoon butter in Instant Pot®. Add onion; cook and stir 3 minutes or until softened. Stir in water, macaroni, tomatoes and salt; mix well.
  2. Secure lid and move pressure release valve to Sealing position. Press Manual or Pressure Cook; cook at high pressure 4 minutes.
  3. When cooking is complete, press Cancel and use quick release.
  4. Press Sauté; add 3 1/2 cups cheese, milk and remaining 3 tablespoons butter to pot. Stir until smooth and well blended. Stir in salsa. Press Cancel. Sprinkle remaining 1 cup cheese over pasta; let stand until melted.