Creamy Smoked Gouda Mac and Cheese is velvety smooth, smoky, and ultra cheesy. Made with white cheddar, Monterey Jack, and smoked gouda you get a quick dish in under 30 minutes!
Pasta will always be a staple in our house. I know…carbs are forbidden..blah blah blah. But in our house, we are always game for a helping of my smoked gouda mac and cheese!
Looking for more side dishes? Be sure to try out my Parmesan Green Beans, Roasted Mini Potatoes, and Air Fryer Home Fries.
Why You’ll Love Gouda Mac and Cheese
- Incredibly easy!
- Gooey cheese in every bite
- Less than 30 minutes
- Smoky goodness
- Family friendly
- Holiday or everyday side dish
- Kid approved
How To Make Gouda Mac N Cheese
Step 1: Shred cheese
Use a cheese grater to shred the Monteray Jack, Smoked Gouda and Cheddar Cheese. It’s the only way to end up with super creamy smoked gouda mac n cheese.
Step 2: Combine ingredients
Add the macaroni noodles, chicken broth, water, salt, butter, pepper, ground mustard, and smoked paprika to the inner liner of your Instant Pot.
Place on the lid and set to the sealed position.
Step 3: Cook
Pressure cook for 4 minutes on the manual setting.
It will take 10-15 minutes to come to pressure.
Step 4: Add cheese
Do a quick release. Then add in the cheddar, Monterey Jack, and smoked gouda. Pour in the evaporated milk. Stir until the cheese has melted.
Serve hot and enjoy!
Smoked Gouda Mac and Cheese Tips
- Stay away from bagged shreds. I know it’s tempting to save a few minutes, but I PROMISE it’s worth the extra few minutes to shred the cheese yourself. The cheese will be grainy if you used the bagged stuff.
- Add some bacon. You know how much we love bacon! Add some crumbled and cooked bacon to the smoked mac n cheese when you add the cheese.
- Swap the cheese. If you don’t like any of the kinds of cheese, feel free to swap it out! Cheddar and mozzarella are also great choices.
Frequently Asked Questions
Do I have to use gouda cheese?
Nope, you can exchange it for any cheese that you like. Play with the flavors until you find one that works for your family.
Can you overcook pasta?
Yes, once you overcook it there isn’t anything you can do about it. It will become mushy and break apart easily if overcooked. Only cook in the pressure cooker for 4 minutes and do a quick release.
What does gouda cheese taste like?
Gouda cheese has a smoky and stronger flavor than a lot of other cheeses. The older the cheese the stronger the flavor will be. Some think that gouda has a nutty flavor to it.
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Smoked Gouda Mac and Cheese
Equipment
Ingredients
- 16 ounces macaroni
- 2 cups chicken broth or vegetable, or beef broth
- 2 cups water
- 4 tablespoons butter
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon ground mustard
- 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 5 ounces evaporated milk
- 2 cups smoked gouda cheese shredded
- 1 cup monterey jack cheese shredded
- 1 cup white cheddar cheese shredded
Instructions
- Use a cheese grater to shred the Monteray Jack, Smoked Gouda and Cheddar Cheese. It’s the only way to end up with super creamy smoked gouda mac n cheese.
- Add the macaroni noodles, chicken broth, water, salt, butter, pepper, ground mustard, and smoked paprika to the inner liner of your Instant Pot.
- Place on the lid and set to the sealed position.
- Pressure cook for 4 minutes on the manual setting. Do a quick release.
- Add in the cheddar, Monterey Jack, and smoked gouda. Pour in the evaporated milk. Stir until the cheese has melted.