Making Weight Watchers mac and cheese is a must. This Instant Pot version is quick and easy. It’s also hiding some veggies which is great for everyone!
When I think of comfort food I think of mac and cheese. It’s great for parties too. I make this Weight Watchers mac and cheese in the Instant Pot so I don’t have to babysit it in the kitchen. Take the set it and forget it approach to this quick and easy recipe.
Weight Watchers Mac and Cheese Freestyle Points
You probably know that the Weight Watchers program underwent some changes and now we’re working with Freestyle Smart Points! This Weight Watchers mac and cheese recipe is just 6 Freestyle Smart Points per serving.
If you are still operating with the regular Smart Points system this recipe for Weight Watchers mac and cheese is 11 Smart Points per serving.
How to Make Weight Watchers Instant Pot Mac and Cheese
- Using the sauté function in the Instant Pot, melt the butter. Add the diced bell peppers and sauté for 3-5 minutes until slightly soft. Remove the bell peppers and set aside for later.
- Add the whole wheat pasta to the Instant Pot with 2.5 cups of water. Add the lid and turn the pressure valve to sealing. Cook on high pressure using the manual setting for 4 minutes.
- The rule of thumb is to cook the pasta for half the time suggested on the package. When done release the pressure using the quick release method.
- Remove the lid and drain the pasta (do not rinse). While the pasta is still hot add Monterey jack cheese, cheddar cheese, and Greek yogurt.
- When the cheese is melted mix in the cooked bell peppers and salt to desired taste. Serve immediately.
Is this healthy Instant Pot Mac and Cheese?
It sure is!
If you’re not on board the Instant Pot train just yet you can make this recipe on the stove top. I love my Instant Pot and programmable pressure cookers are slowly but surely helping make the Weight Watchers program easier to navigate.
Making healthy meals for myself and my family is quick and easy thanks to Weight Watchers and the Instant Pot.
Stove Top directions for this macaroni and cheese: Boil noodles. In separate pot, add diced veggies and all other ingredients. When noodles are soft, drain and add to cheese mixture. Allow to thicken and cook for 5-10 more minutes.
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Weight Watchers Mac and Cheese
Ingredients
Ingredients:
- 1 tbsp butter
- 2 cups diced bell peppers
- 1 cup whole wheat elbow macaroni
- 2.5 cups water
- 1 1/3 cup shredded Monterey jack cheese
- 1 1/3 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 2/3 cup plain Greek yogurt
Optional: salt to taste
Instructions
Directions:
- Using the sauté function in the Instant Pot, melt the butter. Add the diced bell peppers and sauté for 3-5 minutes until slightly soft. Remove the bell peppers and set aside for later.
- Add the whole wheat pasta to the Instant Pot with 2.5 cups of water. Add the lid and turn the pressure valve to sealing. Cook on high pressure using the manual setting for 4 minutes. The rule of thumb is to cook the pasta for half the time suggested on the package. When done release the pressure using the quick release method.
- Remove the lid and drain the pasta (do not rinse). While the pasta is still hot add Monterey jack cheese, cheddar cheese, and Greek yogurt. When the cheese is melted mix in the cooked bell peppers and salt to desired taste. Serve immediately.
Nikki Carless says
Is the serving size 1/2 cup? Thank you so much!
Sara Anderson says
The serving size is about 1/2 cup :)
Diane says
you are only using 2.5 cups of the 5 cups of water. Where does the remaining water go?
Becca says
Somehow the 2.5 cups was changed to 5 cups–I must have missed accidentally deleted the 2.The correct measurement is 2.5 cups.