Instant Pot Butternut Squash Mac and Cheese

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Instant Pot Butternut Squash Mac and Cheese

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Authored by hbisthebest
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Ingredients

  • 1 lb dry pasta shells
  • 1 lb bag frozen cubed butternut squash (or can use 1 lb fresh butternut squash, peeled and cut into 1/2-inch cubes)
  • 2 c vegetable broth
  • 2 c water
  • Salt and pepper
  • 1/2 tsp nutmeg
  • 1 tsp dijon mustard
  • 1/8 tsp cayenne pepper
  • 1/2 c half & half
  • 1 1/2 c shredded sharp cheddar cheese
  • 1 1/2 c shredded monterey jack cheese
  • Salt and pepper, to taste

Instructions

1

In the Instant Pot, add pasta, butternut squash, vegetable broth, water and salt and pepper. Mix together.

2

Secure lid onto Instant Pot and set to pressure cook/manual for 5 minutes.

3

Use quick release valve to release steam.

4

One pressure is released, open lid and stir in nutmeg, dijon mustard, cayenne pepper, half & half, and cheeses, until combined and butternut squash breaks apart into the sauce.

5

Season with salt and pepper, to taste.