Instant Pot Loaded Mac and Cheese

Ingredients:

5 tablespoons unsalted butter, divided
1/4 cup diced uncooked bacon
1 garlic clove, minced
2 jalapeños, diced (reserve a few thin slices for serving)
4 cups water
1 pound elbow macaroni, uncooked
2 cups whole milk
1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
1 cup shredded Parmesan
1 teaspoon fresh basil
1 teaspoon paprika
3 tablespoons panko crumbs

Directions:

Turn instant pot on to SAUTE. Add 1 tablespoon of butter, bacon, diced jalapeños, and garlic. Saute for 4 minutes.

Turn off the instant pot.

Add 4 cups of water, elbow macaroni, and salt and stir.

Set instant pot to manual pressure and cook on HIGH for 3 minutes. It will take about 10 minutes to pressurize.

After completing the quick release, remove the lid of the instant pot. Add 4 tablespoons of butter, whole milk, basil, paprika, and cheese and stir to combine and melt the cheese

Mix panko crumbs with remaining 1 tablespoon of butter and sprinkle evenly on top of macaroni. Remove macaroni from the instant pot.

Top with jalapeños slices. Enjoy!