Best 3 Instant Pot Mac And Cheese With Ham And Peas Recipes

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INSTANT POT® MAC AND CHEESE WITH HAM AND PEAS



Instant Pot® Mac and Cheese with Ham and Peas image

Forget about the blue box (you know what I'm talking about) and make homemade mac and cheese for a weeknight dinner. The ham, peas, and optional hot sauce add some pizzazz to classic mac and cheese. Adjust the consistency of the mac and cheese sauce to suit your personal preference. I used Kraft® 2% Milk Extra Sharp Cheddar Cheese to reduce fat with no negative effect on taste.

Provided by lutzflcat

Categories     Main Dish Recipes     Pork     Ham

Time 44m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 13

4 cups water
1 (16 ounce) package elbow macaroni
1 teaspoon dry mustard powder (such as Colman's®)
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon hot sauce
1 (12 fluid ounce) can evaporated milk
⅓ cup whole milk
2 tablespoons unsalted butter
2 cups shredded 2% milk Cheddar cheese (such as Kraft®)
1 cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese
1 cup diced cooked ham
½ cup frozen peas, defrosted
salt and ground black pepper to taste

Steps:

  • Combine water, elbow macaroni, mustard powder, salt, and hot sauce in an electric pressure cooker (such as Instant Pot®). Close and lock the lid. Set to high pressure according to manufacturer's instructions and cook for 4 minutes. Allow up to 10 minutes for pressure to build.
  • Release pressure carefully using the quick-release method according to manufacturer's instructions, about 5 minutes. Unlock and remove lid. Switch to Low Saute function by pressing Saute once and Adjust twice. Stir macaroni to separate any clumps.
  • Stir evaporated milk, milk, and butter into the pot. Add Cheddar cheese and Monterey Jack cheese gradually, stirring constantly until melted. Stir in ham and peas. Season with salt and pepper.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 606.8 calories, Carbohydrate 65.4 g, Cholesterol 67.1 mg, Fat 22.9 g, Fiber 2.9 g, Protein 33.3 g, SaturatedFat 12.5 g, Sodium 1150.4 mg, Sugar 9.9 g

INSTANT POT® MAC AND CHEESE WITH HAM AND PEAS



Instant Pot® Mac and Cheese with Ham and Peas image

Forget about the blue box (you know what I'm talking about) and make homemade mac and cheese for a weeknight dinner. The ham, peas, and optional hot sauce add some pizzazz to classic mac and cheese. Adjust the consistency of the mac and cheese sauce to suit your personal preference. I used Kraft® 2% Milk Extra Sharp Cheddar Cheese to reduce fat with no negative effect on taste.

Provided by lutzflcat

Categories     Macaroni and Cheese

Time 44m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 13

4 cups water
1 (16 ounce) package elbow macaroni
1 teaspoon dry mustard powder (such as Colman's®)
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon hot sauce
1 (12 fluid ounce) can evaporated milk
⅓ cup whole milk
2 tablespoons unsalted butter
2 cups shredded 2% milk Cheddar cheese (such as Kraft®)
1 cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese
1 cup diced cooked ham
½ cup frozen peas, defrosted
salt and ground black pepper to taste

Steps:

  • Combine water, elbow macaroni, mustard powder, salt, and hot sauce in an electric pressure cooker (such as Instant Pot®). Close and lock the lid. Set to high pressure according to manufacturer's instructions and cook for 4 minutes. Allow up to 10 minutes for pressure to build.
  • Release pressure carefully using the quick-release method according to manufacturer's instructions, about 5 minutes. Unlock and remove lid. Switch to Low Saute function by pressing Saute once and Adjust twice. Stir macaroni to separate any clumps.
  • Stir evaporated milk, milk, and butter into the pot. Add Cheddar cheese and Monterey Jack cheese gradually, stirring constantly until melted. Stir in ham and peas. Season with salt and pepper.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 606.8 calories, Carbohydrate 65.4 g, Cholesterol 67.1 mg, Fat 22.9 g, Fiber 2.9 g, Protein 33.3 g, SaturatedFat 12.5 g, Sodium 1150.4 mg, Sugar 9.9 g

HAM AND PEAS MAC AND CHEESE



Ham and Peas Mac and Cheese image

Make and share this Ham and Peas Mac and Cheese recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Parsley

Categories     One Dish Meal

Time 40m

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 14

1 lb elbow macaroni
6 tablespoons butter
1/4 cup finely chopped onion
1/2 cup flour
3 1/2 cups milk
2 cups shredded swiss cheese
3 cups shredded cheddar cheese
1 teaspoon mustard
1/2 teaspoon paprika
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
1/2 teaspoon salt, more to taste
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1 lb diced cooked ham
1 1/2 cups frozen baby peas, thawed

Steps:

  • Cook macaroni according to package directions; drain.
  • In a large pot, melt the butter and saute the onions for about 5 minutes.
  • Stir in the flour until well blended. Cook and stir for 2 minutes.
  • Add the milk; stir well.
  • Add in the cheeses, mustard, paprika, garlic powder, salt and pepper.
  • Continue to cook and stir until smooth, hot and thickened.
  • Stir in the ham, peas and cooked/drained macaroni.
  • Stir well until heated through.
  • Serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 838.3, Fat 45.2, SaturatedFat 25.5, Cholesterol 160.4, Sodium 619.6, Carbohydrate 60.2, Fiber 3.6, Sugar 3.4, Protein 46.5

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