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image: https://myheartbeets.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/11/gluten-free-macaroni-and-cheese-instant-pot-pressure-cooker.jpg
source: https://myheartbeets.com/instant-pot-gluten-free-mac-cheese
author: My Heart Beets
course: Dinner, Lunch, Main Course
tags: holiday, quick, instant pot, comfort food
cuisine: Indian
---
Add @butter{1%tbsp} or @ghee{1%tbsp} to the #Instant Pot{} and set to 'Sauté' mode. Once melted, add @minced garlic{5%cloves} and sauté for ~{1%minute} until fragrant. Turn off 'Sauté' mode.

Add @elbow macaroni{2%cups} or @gluten-free elbow macaroni{2%cups}, @water{2%cups}, @salt{1/2%tsp} and @turmeric{pinch} to the Instant Pot.

Secure lid, close the pressure valve and cook for ~{4%minutes} at high pressure.

Quick release pressure as soon as the time is up, then immediately stir in @sharp cheddar cheese{1 ½%cups} and @heavy cream{1/4%cup} or @unsweetened coconut cream{1/4%cup}.

Garnish with @ground black pepper{} and serve.