Dinner for 6
Loaded Instant Pot Macaroni
Instant Pot macaroni cooks with evaporated milk, cheddar, hot sauce, bacon, scallions, and crisp seasoned breadcrumbs.
$9.41for 4 servings
$2.35 per serving$9.41 for 4
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- 50 minstart to table
- Mediumdifficulty
- 6servings as written
- $$typical cost tier
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What it costs
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| Ingredient | Amount | Cost |
|---|---|---|
| Pasta$0.10/oz typical | 16 oz | $1.60Typical price |
| Butter$0.40/oz typical | 2.5 oz | $1.00Typical price |
| Cheddar and shredded cheese$0.30/oz typical | 20 oz | $6.00Typical price |
| Eggs$0.30 each typical | 2 | $0.60Typical price |
| Evaporated or condensed milk$0.14/oz typical | 12 oz | $1.68Typical price |
| Bacon$6.49 each typical | 0.25 | $2.27Typical price |
| Green onions$1.19 each typical | 0.25 | $0.34Typical price |
| Bread crumbs$0.14/oz typical | 2 oz | $0.28Typical price |
| Total for the servings shown | $14.11 | |
Pantry staples you likely have
Salt and pepperDried spices (cumin, paprika, chili powder, oregano)Dried herbs, spices and seasoning blendsOlive and cooking oil
Not included in the cost.
Ingredients
- 16 oz elbow macaroni
- 4 cups cold running water
- 4 tbsp unsalted butter
- 14 oz sharp cheddar
- 6 oz mild cheddar or velveeta cheese
- kosher salt and ground black pepper
- 2 large eggs
- 12 oz evaporated milk
- 1 tsp sriracha sauce or frank’s hot sauce
- 1 tsp ground mustard
- 6 strips bacon
- 2 stalks scallion
- 1/2 cup panko breadcrumbs
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tbsp unsalted butter
- kosher salt to taste (optional)
Steps
- Cook the bacon in the Instant Pot on sauté mode for 8 minutes, until firm, then chop it.
- Add the olive oil and butter to a skillet over medium heat, stir in the panko and salt, and toast for 4 minutes.
- Put the macaroni, water, salt, and pepper in the Instant Pot, seal it, and cook on high pressure for 5 minutes.
- Release the pressure carefully, drain excess water if needed, and stir in the evaporated milk, ground mustard, hot sauce, and cheeses.
- Fold in the bacon and scallions, then cook on sauté mode for 4 minutes, stirring until creamy and hot.
- Sprinkle the toasted panko over the macaroni before serving.
Swaps
- Cheddar and shredded cheese for Mozzarellaabout the same price
- Butter for Margarine and vegan butterabout $0.15/oz less at typical prices
- Pasta for Egg noodlesabout $0.04/oz more at typical prices
- Bread crumbs for Stuffing mixabout $0.16/oz more at typical prices
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