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Instant Pot Pumpkin Macaroni and Cheese - Lunch Version

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Instant Pot Pumpkin Macaroni and Cheese - Lunch Version

Tricia
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8 Servings
16 Ingredients
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This pumpkin laden macaroni and cheese dish is creamy, supremely cheesy, and comes together in less than 30 minutes! It's perfect for an easy fall lunch you can make it ahead and freeze for later.

8 Servings
16 Ingredients
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Ingredients

  • 8 ounces Elbows
  • 1 cup Water
  • ¼ cups Butter
  • 3 tablespoons Flour, All-Purpose
  • 1 teaspoon Cinnamon
  • ½ teaspoons Nutmeg
  • 2 ½ cups Skim Milk
  • ½ cups Pumpkin, Canned
  • 2 cups Cheddar Cheese, Shredded
  • ¼ cups Swiss Cheese #1
  • 1 teaspoon Brown Sugar
  • 1 ½ teaspoons Salt
  • ½ teaspoons Black Pepper
  • 2 tablespoons Olive Oil
  • 1 cup Bread Crumbs
  • 1 cup Swiss Cheese #2

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Freeze For Later Cooking Day Directions

Prog. Pressure Cooker

These directions help you cook or prepare this meal PRIOR to being frozen for serving later (see Serving Day Directions when you are ready to prepare it to eat).

Why would I want to freeze this?

  1. **Due to the nature of pressure cooking there is always room for inconsistency. The times given here are based on 4 servings fresh. If you are using more servings you may need to increase your cooking time.**
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Make From Frozen Serving Day Directions

Easy Assembly/Ready to Eat

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Make It Now Cooking Directions

Prog. Pressure Cooker

These directions are for cooking this recipe to serve immediately and NOT to freeze for later.

  1. **Due to the nature of pressure cooking there is always room for inconsistency. The times given here are based on 4 servings fresh. If you are using more servings you may need to increase your cooking time.**
  2. Place all ingredients except the olive oil, breadcrumbs and swiss cheese #2 in the Instant Pot.
  3. Ensure noodles are covered with liquid, if not, add additional water.
  4. Lock lid into place and seal steam nozzle.
  5. Cook on high pressure for 10 minutes.
  6. Quick release pressure.
  7. Mix olive oil, bread crumbs and swiss cheese #2 in a bowl.
  8. Top macaroni and cheese with topping.
  9. Broil in the oven for a few minutes until topping is browned.

Nutrition Facts

Servings Per Recipe
8 Servings
Serving Size
about 1/2 cup
Amount Per Serving
Calories
472
Total Fat
26g
Saturated Fat
13g
Trans Fat
1g
Cholesterol
61mg
Sodium
695mg
Total Carbohydrates
40g
Fiber
0g
Sugar
6g
Protein
20g
WW Freestyle
16