Instant Pot Mac and Cheese {Cauliflower}

Ingredients

• 1 head of cauliflower, cut into florets
• 2 1/2 cups of chicken broth (can sub water)
• 2 cups of water
• 1 box of elbow pasta
• 2 T butter
• 2 cups of shredded sharp cheddar cheese
• 1/2 tsp garlic powder
• 1/2 tsp dry mustard
• 1 tsp Himalayan salt

Steps

1. Place the steam basket at the bottom of your Instant Pot. Add cauliflower florets and 2 cups of water. Set IP to 3 minutes on manual setting.

2. Drain the cauliflower and puree in a food processor with 1/2 cup of the chicken broth. Measure out 2 cups of the puree for the Mac and Cheese. Freeze extra puree to use later.

3. Add pasta, 2 cups of broth, garlic powder, butter, salt, and dry mustard into the IP. Set to manual for 2 minutes.

4. Stir cheese and 2 cups of cauliflower puree into the pasta and mix well.

5. Top with Parmesan cheese, if desired!