30-Minute Ninja Foodi Mac and Cheese

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30-Minute Ninja Foodi Mac and Cheese

If you're looking for a delicious and easy weeknight meal, look no further than this Ninja Foodi mac and cheese! It's made with just a few simple ingredients and is ready in just minutes.

Course Side Dish

Cuisine American

Diet Vegetarian

Keyword Holiday Sides, Ninja Foodi

Prep Time 10

Cook Time 20

Total Time 30

Servings

Calories 465kcal

Author Wendy Polisi

Equipment

Ninja Foodi

Ingredients

4 cups water
16 ounces macaroni noodles
2 tablespoons butter
1 teaspoon sea salt
2 cups whole milk
1 15- oz can evaporated milk
16 ounces shredded cheddar cheese divided (or use a blend of mozzarella, American, and cheddar)
1 teaspoon dried mustard
½ teaspoon garlic powder
½ teaspoon fresh ground black pepper

Instructions

Place the water in the Ninja Foodi. Add the macaroni noodles, butter, and salt and submerge in the water.
Close the lid and slide to pressure. Cook on HIGH pressure for 1 minute, then do an instant release and carefully open the lid.
Stir in the whole milk, evaporated milk, 12 ounces of the cheese, mustard powder, garlic powder, and pepper.
Select Air Fryer, and set your temperature to 320 ° F. Set the timer to 8 minutes, and select START/STOP to begin.
Stir to combine and then top with the remaining cheese. Cook for another 8 to 10 minutes.
When cooking is complete, allow to sit for 10 minutes and then serve.

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