Multi Cooker Cheddar Gruyere Macaroni and Cheese
Description
You can't beat this rich and creamy Ninja Foodi mac and cheese. This multi-cooker recipe is a new twist on the original.
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
Directions
- 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.
- 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.
- 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..
