Zero Minute Chicken & Rice
Bacon Macaroni and Cheese
By :Instant Culinary Team |

What’s better than macaroni and cheese? BACON macaroni and cheese! We use every bit of the bacon in
this recipe to pack every bite with cheesy-ooey-gooey flavor. Serve as a cookout favorite, or keep as a weeknight staple!
Cuisine | American |
Cooking Technique | Pressure Cook, Saute |
Keyword | macaroni and cheese, Shredded Cheese |
Prep Time | 5 Minutes |
Cook Time | 20 Minutes |
Passive Time | 8 Minutes, for pot to come to temperature |
Servings |
4 Servings
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Ingredients
- 16 oz bacon diced
- 1 lb cavatappi
- 2 cups Water
- 1 cup half and half
- 8 oz shredded sharp cheddar cheese
- 8 oz shredded mozzarella
- 1/2 cup grated parmesan
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp onion powder
- salt to taste
Ingredients
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Instructions
- Preheat the inner pot on Saute, High/More for 20 Minutes. Sauté the diced bacon for 12-15 Minutes, stirring occasionally until golden and crispy. Remove all bacon fat and pieces to a separate mixing bowl and scrape up any browned bits from the bottom of the pot.
- Add the pasta and water into the inner pot. Stir to coat all the noodles. Pressure Cook on High for 4 Minutes, immediately releasing the pressure once complete.
- Stir in the half and half. Slowly add in the shredded cheeses, one handful at a time, stirring until all the cheese has melted.
- Add the grated parmesan, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and the reserved bacon. Stir to combine.
- Serve with additional parmesan to sprinkle and eat while warm.
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