Jalapeño Macaroni & Cheese (Instant Pot)

I love all things jalapeño and cheese. And macaroni and cheese is an ultimate comfort food. Combining both of these loves equals perfection and the Instant Pot makes it so easy!! For a company worthy dish, pop this jalapeño macaroni and cheese in the oven for a few minutes.

Plant Based or Dairy

This recipe works whether you like your cheese and milk from plant or dairy sources. I generally use oat milk and plant based butter combined with whatever cheese is in the fridge or our mood.

Making Jalapeño Macaroni and Cheese on a Boat

I use my Instant Pot to make most pasta on the boat. It’s quicker than heating water on the propane stove, uses less water (a valuable commodity on a boat) and reduces the moisture released into the boat. Just make sure the pasta is in the broth to ensure it’s all cooked perfectly.

Adding vegetables is an easy way to make this a healthy and hearty dinner. I like to add mushrooms or kale before starting the Instant Pot. You can also add spinach with the cheese at the end – it just needs a couple of minutes to wilt.

Boat Tested and Tasted!

This Jalapeño Macaroni & Cheese was boat tested and tasted on a 1978 Tollycraft 37 Sedan using an Instant Pot 7-in-1 Electric Pressure Cooker – 6 Qt. See other boat tested and tasted recipes.