Instant Pot Mac and Cheese with Ham

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for us we would have to cut recipe in half.

Ingredients

• 1 16-ounce 1 16-ounce 16-ounce box elbow macaroni
• 4 4 4 cups water
• 4 4 4 tablespoons butter cut into even pieces
• 1 1 1 teaspoon sea salt
• 1/2 1/2 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1/2 1/2 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
• 1 1 1 cup heavy cream
• 2 2 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
• 1 1 1 cup shredded gouda cheese
• 1/2 1/2 1/2 cup shredded Parmesan cheese
• 2 2 2 cups cooked diced ham
• 1 1 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard

Preparation

Step 1

Add the macaroni, water, butter, sea salt, garlic powder and pepper to the Instant Pot
Turn valve to sealing position, and hit PRESSURE COOK for 4 minutes

Allow pot to come to pressure, and after 4 minutes cook time, do a gradual quick release, hit CANCEL, and carefully open lid when pin drops

Gently stir the macaroni, then stir in the ham, and stir in the cream
Gradually, stir in the cheeses, about 1 cup at a time, and mix well so that it all blends together

Stir in the Dijon mustard, and serve immediately