Ninja Foodi Mac and Cheese

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5 from 2 votes

Cook Time3

Total Time3

Course: Dinner, lunch

Cuisine: American

Keyword: mac and cheese, macaroni and cheese, ninja foodi mac and cheese

Servings:

Calories: 397kcal

Equipment

Ninja Foodi
Measuring Spoons
Measuring Cups
Sliverware
Serving Utensils

Ingredients

16 Ounces Elbow Macaroni Large
4 Cups Chicken Broth
2 Tablespoons Butter
½ Teaspoon Salt
½ Teaspoon Pepper
¾ Cup Milk
2 Cups Cheddar Cheese 8 ounces-Shredded-I used a mixture of mild cheddar, sharp cheddar, and white cheddar, but any cheddar cheese can be used.
¼ Cup Mozzarella Cheese 1 ounce-Shredded
¼ Cup Provolone Cheese 1 ounce-Shredded

Optional Add-Ins

Instructions

Turn Ninja Foodi on and add the macaroni, chicken broth, salt, and pepper.
Close pressure cooking lid, and move valve to the seal position. Pressure cook on high for 2-3 minutes.
*If you are using a different shape of pasta, follow these instructions to determine the proper pressure cooking time: Take the recommended cooking time that is on the box of pasta and divide by 2 and then subtract 2. Pressure cook for that many minutes. For example, if the box recommends 10 minutes of cook time, divide 10 by 2=5. Subtract 2. 5-2=3. Pressure cook for 3 minutes.
Once the timer beeps and the Ninja Foodi is finished pressure cooking, move the valve to the vent position and quick release the pressure. If a lot of liquid starts to come out of the Ninja Foodi, close the vent, wait 3-5 minutes and then try to release the pressure again. Continue to do this until all pressure has been released.
Add the butter and stir until melted and well combined.
Add ½ of the cheese and ½ of the milk. Stir until well combined.
Continue to add cheese and milk a little at a time, stirring frequently. You may want more or less milk based on your preference. Adjust accordingly.
It's time to eat! Enjoy!!

Notes

What if I want to cook a different type of pasta in the Ninja Foodi?

No problem! Simply use this calculation for al dente pasta: Take the recommended cooking time that is on the box of pasta and divide by 2 and then subtract 2. Pressure cook for that many minutes. For example, if the box recommends 10 minutes of cook time, divide 10 by 2=5. Subtract 2. 5-2=3. Pressure cook for 3 minutes.

If you prefer your pasta cooked a little more: Take the recommended cooking time that is on the box of pasta and divide by 2 and then subtract 1. Pressure cook for that many minutes. For example, if the box recommends 10 minutes of cook time, divide 10 by 2=5. Subtract 1. 5-1=4. Pressure cook for 4 minutes.

If you prefer your pasta completely cooked and tender: Take the recommended cooking time that is on the box of pasta and divide by 2. Pressure cook for that many minutes. For example, if the box recommends 10 minutes of cook time, divide 10 by 2=5. Pressure cook for 5 minutes.

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