Instant Pot Panera Mac And Cheese with Turkey Bacon Delight
A delicious and creamy mac and cheese recipe inspired by Panera, made easily in the Instant Pot with turkey bacon.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 20 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Pressure Cooking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten-Free
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 ounces elbow macaroni
- 4 cups chicken broth
- 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 cup milk
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 4 slices turkey bacon, cooked and crumbled
Instructions
- In your Instant Pot, combine the macaroni and chicken broth.
- Seal the lid and cook on high pressure for 4 minutes.
- Quick release the pressure and stir in the cheese, milk, garlic powder, onion powder, black pepper, and salt until creamy.
- Top with the crumbled turkey bacon before serving.
Notes
- For a richer flavor, add more cheese.
- Feel free to include vegetables like broccoli or peas for extra nutrition.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 60mg