Instant Pot Mac and Cheese | Food52

Making macaroni and cheese in an Instant Pot infuses the pasta with way more flavor, by cooking it directly in broth, cream, and Pecorino. A quick, stovetop-toasted panko topping adds crunch for an easy weeknight dinner. SUBSCRIBE TO FOOD52 ►► https://f52.co/2HN7Dp8

Serves: 6 or more
Cook time: 20 min

INGREDIENTS
1 tablespoon butter, plus 2 tablespoons
5 ounces pancetta, thickly sliced and roughly chopped into bite-sized pieces
3 small or 2 medium shallots, finely minced (about 1/3 cup minced)
1 1/2 cups whole milk
1/2 cup plus 1 tablespoon heavy cream
1/2 cup chicken broth (you can substitute vegetable)
1 1/2 ounces Pecorino Romano, finely grated (about 1/2 cup, packed) (you can substitute Parmesan)
1 1/2 teaspoons kosher salt, plus 1/2 teaspoon
1/2 teaspoon freshly grated black pepper
1 pound fusilli (or other similar twisty shape), uncooked
1 large pinch powdered cayenne pepper
3/4 cup plain panko
12 ounces ounces sharp cheddar cheese, grated

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