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Instant Pot Jalapeño Popper Mac and Cheese

This creamy, cheesy, and hearty Instant Pot Jalapeño Popper Mac and Cheese is taken to the next level with bacon, cream cheese, and jalapeños.
Servings 8
Author Karen @ The Tasty Bite

Ingredients

  • 6 slices bacon diced
  • 3 fresh jalapeños seeded and diced
  • 1 lb dried macaroni
  • 4 cups water
  • 1 12 oz can evaporated milk
  • 4 oz cream cheese
  • 8 oz sharp cheddar cheese shredded
  • ⅛ tsp cayenne pepper
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

  • Using the saute function in the Instant Pot, cook bacon until crispy. Drain bacon and set aside, leaving about one tablespoon of bacon fat in the pot.
  • Add jalapeños and cook for about 1 minute.
  • Turn off saute function and add macaroni and water in the Instant Pot. Secure lid, turn to "Manual" mode on “High Pressure” setting, and set timer for 4 minutes.
  • Once the timer goes off, carefully move the pressure release valve to venting until all of the steam has released.
  • Open the pot and press the saute button. Add evaporated milk, cream cheese, cheddar cheese, and cayenne pepper, and stir until the cheese has melted and the sauce is heated through. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Garnish with bacon pieces before serving.