Creamy Mac & Cheese #instantpot #easymacandcheese #thegingeroptimist

Creamy mac & cheese in the instant pot is an easy way to make homemade mac & cheese that is creamy and delicious. Watch the video for step by step instructions. 0:00 intro 0:12 intro video for The Ginger Optimist 0:38 beginning to make mac and cheese 1:08 set pressure cooker 1:28 quick release 1:50 add cheeses 2:47 taste test 3:10 showing how you can put in oven for a crispy top Recipe: 1 lb of elbow macaroni 4 cups of low sodium chicken broth 2 tbsp of real butter 1 tsp of black pepper 1 tsp garlic powder 4 oz of cream cheese (at room temperature) 1/2 cup of whole milk 3 cups of shredded cheese (of your choice) *Sharp cheddar cheese & Monterey Jack is what I used. Pour chicken broth into instant pot liner pan Add butter, seasonings, and macaroni. Turn instant pot on pressure cook high for 5 minutes. Do a quick release after the 5 minute count down. Stir noodles. Add 4 oz of cream cheese. (Stir until melted) Add 1/2 cup of whole milk. Add cheese a cup at a time. Blend well. Sprinkle a little black pepper. Serve hot. * If noodles and cheese aren't melting well, turn instant pot on saute mode and continuously stir until cheese is fully melted. * If you want your to add more shredded cheddar cheese on top and put in the oven on broil until cheese is melted and starting to brown. Equipment I frequently use: The 8 quart instant pot https://amzn.to/2CQzZxG Grill Armor Cooking Gloves: https://amzn.to/2X5yPKM XL Power Air Fryer https://amzn.to/38uRXpv You can find my Ninja here: http://amzn.to/2C832dn Farberware Boiling Pot https://amzn.to/2IMkKvO Hamilton Beach Bread Machine https://amzn.to/35SJk5n Power Smokeless Grill https://amzn.to/2UeJsI3 https://amzn.to/3dnwG1C The Instant Pot I use https://amzn.to/2S5Ch1i Steam Release Accessory (The orange thing) https://amzn.to/2QFlep8 Silicone Egg Bite Molds by Silikong https://amzn.to/2Y3GSDl 7 inch spring form pan https://amzn.to/2X3B3dj Steam Release Accessory https://amzn.to/2QFlep8 Sealing Rings for instant pot lid https://amzn.to/2Wln6Uj Silicone Mini oven mitts https://amzn.to/2L9NT0y You can find my kitchen aid mixer here: http://amzn.to/2hFze2M Mandolin https://amzn.to/2FRuCkP Pyrex bowls https://amzn.to/2S8O2Hr Gluten Free Flour https://amzn.to/2GUVJww Cooking Pot https://amzn.to/2NQNX9o Tramontina Reverseable Grill Griddle/Quick Defrosting Tray https://amzn.to/2QF7Dvj My Anova Precision Cooker: https://amzn.to/2IlnYoG My Foodsaver: https://amzn.to/2vnbhnc You can find Pyrex dishes I use in my instant pot here: http://amzn.to/2sb4kUq Mueller Blender Stick https://amzn.to/34ETB3v Infrared Thermometer https://amzn.to/37rsDhD You can find my Vitamix here: https://amzn.to/2oxixGE Grapeseed Oil can be found here: https://amzn.to/2Dmp14M The Henna I use can be found here: https://amzn.to/2M5Abwc Suet Cake Molds: https://amzn.to/2PNy4Cx Suet Cake Bird Feeders https://amzn.to/2ZD94O5 https://amzn.to/2zEL9Dp -------DISCLAIMER------- Amazon affiliate links have the potential to earn me a small commission which is what helps to keep the channel running and helps me have the opportunity to continue making videos such as this one. Thank you so much for your support. License by Soundstripe: CQRE6HJTQKDZLQPB