Do you crave that delicious Panera Bread Macaroni N Cheese? Who doesn’t? The good news? You can easily make it at home now anytime that you and want? And the even better news? You get to do so with the ease of your Instant Pot, too!
The next time you’re craving that crazy good and cheesy taste, this delicious homemade macaroni and cheese recipe has you covered. It just might be the best Copycat Mac N Cheese recipe that you’re going to make!
does this really taste like the macaroni from panera bread?
Yes, it really does. It’s the perfect combination of the ingredients and the white cheeses that make it have that familiar taste. Most other macaroni recipes use a yellow cheese or a cheese blend with yellow cheeses, but Panera does it right with the white cheeses!
Can you use elbow macaroni for this macaroni and cheese recipe?
You can! I just like to use the shells since that is what they use at Panera. Plus, the cheesy goodness gets caught up in that little pocket of noodles and makes such a flavorful bite!
Instant Pot Panera Bread Mac and Cheese (makes 6-8 servings)
How Long Does It Take To Cook Macaroni Cheese In The Instant Pot?
This is what is awesome about this copycat macaroni and cheese recipe. Prep time and cook time are minimal. Only 20 minutes, total!
Prep time: 5 minutes
Cook time: 15 minutes (about)
Total time: 20 minutes
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Ingredients For Panera Bread Macaroni Cheese
- · 1 pound Pasta Shells
- · 1 1/2 teaspoons salt
- · 4 tablespoons margarine
- · 8 ounces White Cheddar Cheese, shredded
- · 6 slices White American Cheese
- · 1 cup Milk
- Black Pepper, optional
How To Make Panera Bread Macaroni And Cheese In The Instant Pot
1. Add to your Instant Pot pasta, butter, and salt. Add 4 cups of water, and then give a good stir making sure each noodle has been mixed with the water.
2. Close the lid on the Instant Pot, and turn the valve to sealed.
3. Choose High Pressure for 4 minutes. It will take about 10 minutes for your IP to come to pressure.
4. Once the time is up, manually release by pulling the valve to you and opening it. Make sure to open using a towel or hot pad.
5. Remove some of the water from the pot. No need to make sure all is gone, just a bit.
6. Add in the shredded cheese, slices cheese, and milk to the noodles. Mix until fully incorporated.
7. Serve in bowls, and enjoy!
Panera Bread Macaroni and Cheese
Just wait until you try this Panera Macaroni and Cheese recipe!
Ingredients
- 1 pound Pasta Shells
- 1 1/2 teaspoons salt
- 4 tablespoons margarine
- 8 ounces White Cheddar Cheese, shredded
- 6 slices White American Cheese
- 1 cup Milk
- Black Pepper, optional
Instructions
1. Add to your Instant Pot pasta, butter, and salt. Add 4 cups of water, and then give a good stir making sure each noodle has been mixed with the water.
2. Close the lid on the Instant Pot, and turn the valve to sealed.
3. Choose High Pressure for 4 minutes. It will take about 10 minutes for your IP to come to pressure.
4. Once the time is up, manually release by pulling the valve to you and opening it. Make sure to open using a towel or hot pad.
5. Remove some of the water from the pot. No need to make sure all is gone, just a bit.
6. Add in the shredded cheese, slices cheese, and milk to the noodles. Mix until fully incorporated.
7. Serve in bowls, and enjoy!
Nutrition Information:
Yield:
10Serving Size:
1Amount Per Serving: Calories: 255Total Fat: 16gSaturated Fat: 7gTrans Fat: 1gUnsaturated Fat: 7gCholesterol: 34mgSodium: 636mgCarbohydrates: 17gFiber: 1gSugar: 1gProtein: 11g
About Angela Milnes
Angela Milnes is a Qualified Teacher who has specialised in Preschool and Kindergarten teaching. She has studied nutrition for children and has also taught cooking skills to adults. Angela loves to share family meals and easy instant pot recipes here on The Inspiration Edit. Follow her on Pinterest!
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