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Duo Crisp + Air Fryer - Jalapeño Popper Mac and Cheese
By :Instant Brands Culinary Team |

With all the zesty flavors of a jalapeño popper, this tasty mac and cheese is sure to be a hit with the whole family.
Course | Dinner, Lunch, Main Course |
Difficulty | Easy |
Browse Category | Rice & Pastas |
Duration | 15-30 min |
Cooking Technique | Pressure Cook, Roast, Sauté |
Main Ingredient | Cheddar Cheese, Heavy Cream, Jalapeño, Macaroni, Parmesan cheese |
Prep Time | 15 minutes |
Cook Time | 15 minutes |
Servings |
4 servings
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Ingredients
- 2 jalapeno peppers divided
- 1/4 cup butter
- 1 onion diced
- 3 garlic cloves minced
- 2 tsp chili powder
- 1 1/2 tsp ground cumin
- 1/4 tsp cayenne pepper
- 16 oz elbow macaroni cooked 2 minutes less than package directions
- 2 tsp salt
- 8 oz brick-style plain cream cheese cut into cubes
- 1 1/2 cups shredded aged cheddar
- 1 cup 35% heavy cream
- 1 cup sour cream
- 2 tbsp Dijon mustard
- 1/3 cup grated parmesan cheese
- 1/3 cup panko bread crumbs
Ingredients
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Instructions
- Seed and dice
1 jalapeño ; thinly slice remaining jalapeño. Set aside. - In Instant Pot Duo Crisp + Air Fryer, with lid off, Select Saute setting and set to High Temperature. Melt butter in inner pot. Remove
2 tbsp ; set aside. Stir in onion, diced jalapeño, garlic, chili powder, cumin and cayenne pepper. Cook for 2 to 3 minutes or until softened. Press Cancel. - Add macaroni,
4 cups water and salt. Place lid on pot and lock in place to seal. Pressure Cook on High Pressure for 4 minutes. - When pressure cooking is complete, Quick Release the pressure. Once pressure is released, open the lid.
- Stir in cream cheese, Cheddar, cream, sour cream and mustard until melted and combined.
- Stir together Parmesan, bread crumbs and reserved melted butter. Sprinkle over top of macaroni. Top with reserved sliced jalapeños.
- Using Air fryer Lid select Roast at
400°F for 5 minutes or until bubbling and topping is golden brown.
Recipe Notes
Recipe Notes: Substitute regular bread crumbs for panko if desired.
Nutrition Facts
Per 1/4 of recipe
Calories 1260
Fat 80g
Saturated Fat 48g
Cholesterol 260mg
Sodium 2210mg
Carbohydrate 102g
Fiber 5g
Sugars 8g
Protein 37g

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