Recipe Details

Prep Time:
25 mins
Cook Time:
14 mins
Additional Time:
5 mins
Total Time:
44 mins
Servings:
6

Ingredients

  • 4cupswater

  • 1(16 ounce) packageelbow macaroni

  • 1teaspoondry mustard powder (such as Colman’s®)

  • 1teaspoonsalt

  • 1teaspoonhot sauce (Optional)

  • 1(12 fluid ounce) canevaporated milk

  • cupwhole milk

  • 2tablespoonsunsalted butter

  • 2cupsshredded 2% milk Cheddar cheese (such as Kraft®)

  • 1cupshredded Monterey Jack cheese

  • 1cupdiced cooked ham

  • ½cupfrozen peas, defrosted

  • salt and ground black pepper to taste

Cooking Directions

  1. Combine water, elbow macaroni, mustard powder, salt, and hot sauce in an electric pressure cooker (such as Instant Pot). Close and lock the lid. Set to high pressure according to manufacturer’s instructions and cook for 4 minutes. Allow up to 10 minutes for pressure to build.

  2. Release pressure carefully using the quick-release method according to manufacturer’s instructions, about 5 minutes. Unlock and remove lid. Switch to Low Saute function by pressing Saute once and Adjust twice. Stir macaroni to separate any clumps.

  3. Stir evaporated milk, milk, and butter into the pot. Add Cheddar cheese and Monterey Jack cheese gradually, stirring constantly until melted. Stir in ham and peas. Season with salt and pepper.

Nutrition Facts

Full Nutrition Label
Servings Per Recipe6
Calories607
% Daily Value *
Total Fat
23g
29%
Saturated Fat
13g
63%
Cholesterol
67mg
22%
Sodium
1150mg
50%
Total Carbohydrate
65g
24%
Dietary Fiber
3g
10%
Total Sugars
10g
Protein
33g
67%
Vitamin C
12mg
13%
Calcium
504mg
39%
Iron
3mg
18%
Potassium
509mg
11%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.

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