Multi-Cooker Cheddar Gruyere Macaroni and Cheese

Name: Multi-Cooker Cheddar Gruyere Macaroni and Cheese
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 5 min
Total time: 20 min
Yield: 12 servings
Ingredients: 4 cups water; 2 teaspoons canola oil; 16 ounces uncooked elbow macaroni; 2-1/2 teaspoons ground mustard; 1 teaspoon onion powder; 1/2 teaspoon white pepper; 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg; 2-3/4 cups half-and-half; 1/2 cup unsalted butter, cubed and divided; 1-1/4 pounds cheddar cheese, shredded (5 cups); 3/4 pound Gruyere or Emmenthaler cheese, shredded (3 cups); 1 cup crushed Ritz crackers (about 25 crackers); Chopped fresh chives

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Total Time:Prep: 15 min. Pressure-Cook: 3 min. Air-Fry: 7 min.

By Taste Of Home Editorial Team

Recipe by Robin Haas, Cranston, Rhode Island

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Updated on Feb. 15, 2022

You can't beat this rich and creamy Ninja Foodi mac and cheese. This multi-cooker recipe is a new twist on the original. —Robin Haas, Cranston, Rhode Island

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Multi-Cooker Cheddar Gruyere Macaroni and Cheese

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Yield:12 servings

Prep:15 min

Cook:5 min

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Ingredients

4 cups water
2 teaspoons canola oil
16 ounces uncooked elbow macaroni
2-1/2 teaspoons ground mustard
1 teaspoon onion powder
1/2 teaspoon white pepper
1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
2-3/4 cups half-and-half
1/2 cup unsalted butter, cubed and divided
1-1/4 pounds cheddar cheese, shredded (5 cups)
3/4 pound Gruyere or Emmenthaler cheese, shredded (3 cups)
1 cup crushed Ritz crackers (about 25 crackers)
Chopped fresh chives

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Directions

1
Add macaroni, water and oil to inner pot of large multi-cooker; stir. Lock pressure lid. Press pressure function; select custom. Press timer; set to 3 minutes. Start.

2
Let pressure release naturally for 2 minutes; quick-release any remaining pressure. Whisk ground mustard, onion powder, white pepper and nutmeg into half-and-half. Pour over macaroni. Stir in 4 tablespoons butter and cheeses until thoroughly combined and melted. Melt remaining 4 tablespoons butter; stir in cracker crumbs. Sprinkle over macaroni.
3
Cover with air frying lid. Press air fry function; set to custom. Press timer; set to 7 minutes. Start. Cook until crumbs are golden brown. Just before serving, sprinkle with chives..