Instant Pot Mac & Cheese - cooking recipe

Ingredients

3 1/4 cups milk, plus additional as necessary
8 ounces cream cheese
2 tablespoons unsalted butter
1/2 lb about 2 1/2 cups sharp white cheddar cheese, coarsely grated
1/2 lb about 2 1/2 cups gruyere, coarsely grated
1/2 clove grated garlic
1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper, plus additional to taste and for serving
kosher salt & freshly ground black pepper
1 lb rotini pasta
thinly sliced chives, for serving

Preparation

Preheat Instant Pot to saute setting. Add milk, cream cheese, and butter. Cook, whisking to incorporate, until cream cheese is melted and mixture has come to a simmer. Add cheddar, gruyere, garlic, and cayenne. Whisk until smooth and season generously with salt and pepper. Add pasta, fold to combine, and place top on Instant pot.
Set pressure to high and cook for 6 minutes. Release pressure manually and open lid. Adjust seasoning with additional salt, pepper, and cayenne. If desired, thin with additional 1/4 cup milk. Serve immediately, garnished with chopped chives and cayenne.