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    Instant Pot Macaroni and Cheese with Truffle Oil and Gruyere

    Published June 7, 2019. Last modified January 27, 2020 By Gary White

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    Truffled mac and cheese in white bowl.

    Super Simple, Yet Very Fancy!

    There's something about the taste of truffle that immediately says elegance. If you've never splurged on truffle oil, I highly recommend it to help elevate your mac-and-cheese or mashed potatoes. I also love the creaminess of Gruyere cheese! And when you combine it with the richness of a great, sharp white cheddar, the result is deliciously amazing.

    I also decided to switch up the pasta for this recipe. Have you ever heard of Fusilli Bucati Corti? It's simply a spiral pasta that I think helps with the presentation of this mac-and-cheese. Now, I wouldn't always choose this type of noodle. But when wanting to make a lasting impression on your dinner party guests, it can really help take this simple dish to the next level. That's right.... this dish is dinner party worthy!

    Truffled mac and cheese in white bowls.

    The Secret to this Instant Pot Macaroni and Cheese

    If you've ever made a cheese sauce for macaroni and cheese, then you know the base is a bechamel sauce - butter, flour, and milk. Now, when making this dish in the Instant Pot, that presents a problem. But for every problem, there is a solution. And this is no different.

    And the secret is... Evaporated Milk! I guess it's not really a secret, since my mom has been using this for her macaroni-and-cheese casserole since forever. I'm just using it in a different way for this method - to replace the bechamel. And trust me, you cannot tell the difference.

    HOW TO MAKE THIS

    INSTANT POT MACARONI AND CHEESE

    Chicken broth in pot with Dijon mustard and paprika.

    Add chicken broth, Dijon mustard, and paprika to pot and give a good mix.

    Pats of butter in chicken broth.

    Then add butter...

    Uncooked pasta and chicken broth in pot.

    ...pasta, and finally salt. Lock lid and cook for 3 minutes at high pressure. Once cook time is complete, quick-release pressure. Remove lid then switch to sauté setting.

    Pouring truffle oil over cooked pasta.

    Add truffle oil...

    Pouring evaporated milk over cooked pasta.

    ...and evaporated milk - gently mix well. Once it comes back up to a boil, switch to keep warm setting.

    Adding shredded cheese to pasta.

    Add both cheeses ½ cup at a time, mixing well until all shreds have melted.

    Mixing mac and cheese with rubber spatula.

    Gently give a good mix. Serve as soon as possible for creamiest consistency.

    And the AMAZING Result…

    Truffled mac and cheese in white bowls.

    ★ Did you make this Instant Pot Macaroni and Cheese?

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    Truffled mac and cheese in white bowl.

    Instant Pot Macaroni and Cheese with Truffle and Gruyere

    This macaroni and cheese recipe is two things - simple and fancy! If you have a taste for truffle, this is a must try!
    5 from 2 votes
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    Course: Side Dish
    Cuisine: Comfort Food
    Prep Time: 5 minutes minutes
    Cook Time: 25 minutes minutes
    Total Time: 30 minutes minutes
    Servings: 12
    Calories: 382kcal
    Author: Gary White

    Ingredients

    • 4 cups chicken broth
    • ½ tsp. paprika
    • 1 Tbsp. Dijon mustard
    • 2 Tbsp. butter
    • 1 lb. Fusilli Corti Bucati pasta or elbow pasta
    • 1 tsp. sea salt
    • 4 tsp. Truffle oil
    • 12 oz. evaporated milk
    • 8 oz. Gruyere cheese shredded
    • 8 oz. sharp white cheddar shredded

    Instructions

    • Add chicken broth, Dijon mustard, and paprika to pot and give a good mix. Then add butter, pasta, and finally salt. Lock lid and cook for 3 minutes at high pressure.
    • Once cook time is complete, quick-release pressure. Remove lid then switch to sauté setting.
    • Add truffle oil and evaporated milk - gently mix well.
    • Once it comes back up to a boil, switch to keep warm setting.
    • Add both cheeses ½ cup at a time, mixing well until all shreds have melted.
    • Gently give a good mix. Serve as soon as possible for creamiest consistency.

    Notes

    If you choose to use elbow pasta, increase cook time to 4 minutes.
    If starchy bubbles try to escape the vent when releasing pressure, simply close the vent and try again in 30 seconds - releasing a little bit at a time.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 382kcal | Carbohydrates: 32g | Protein: 19g | Fat: 19g | Saturated Fat: 10g | Cholesterol: 54mg | Sodium: 271mg | Potassium: 283mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 605IU | Vitamin C: 0.6mg | Calcium: 419mg | Iron: 0.9mg
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    Reader Interactions

    Comments

    1. Kathryn

      March 13, 2018 at 2:33 pm

      5 stars
      Thanks for the great recipe!

      Reply
    2. Rob Osborn

      January 08, 2019 at 3:21 pm

      Not sure if its obvious or not. Do you start with the pasta cooked?

      Reply
      • Gary

        January 08, 2019 at 3:33 pm

        Nope, use uncooked pasta.

        Reply
    3. LeAnna

      August 21, 2019 at 3:04 am

      5 stars
      This is amazing! It's become a favorite in our home! Super easy and tastes amazing!

      Reply
    4. Carol

      August 26, 2019 at 6:53 pm

      Could black truffle oil be used? I have that and also a white truffle glaze . Thank you!

      Reply
      • Gary White

        August 27, 2019 at 8:15 am

        Yes, I believe so.

        Reply
    5. Jodi

      January 26, 2020 at 8:45 pm

      Could this recipe be increased by 50%? I have a 6 at Instant Pot...

      Reply
      • Gary White

        January 27, 2020 at 12:36 pm

        I don't think so. You want to be careful with filling the pot too much with starchy ingredients.

        Reply

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