Ham & Cheddar Instant Pot Pasta Recipe
This Ham & Cheese Instant Pot Pasta is a creamy, comforting one-pot meal made quickly with tender rotini pasta, savory diced ham, and a rich blend of cream cheese, sour cream, and cheddar cheese. Perfect for busy weeknights, this easy recipe utilizes the Instant Pot to deliver a cheesy, flavorful dish in under 30 minutes.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 15 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings 1x
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Instant Pot
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
Pasta and Broth
- 1 16 Ounce Box Rotini
- 2 Cups Chicken Broth
- 2 Cups Water
Seasonings
- 1 teaspoon Hot Sauce
- 1 teaspoon Garlic Powder
- 1/2 teaspoon Salt
- 1/2 teaspoon Pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon Ground Mustard
Cheese and Dairy
- 4 Ounces Cream Cheese, softened
- 1/4 Cup Sour Cream
- 2 Cups Shredded Cheddar Cheese
- 1/2 Cup Milk
Protein
- 1 Pound Diced Ham
Instructions
- Add Ingredients to Instant Pot: Place the uncooked rotini pasta, chicken broth, water, hot sauce, garlic powder, salt, pepper, and ground mustard into the Instant Pot.
- Seal the Pot: Secure the lid on the Instant Pot and ensure the valve is set to sealing.
- Pressure Cook: Set the Instant Pot to manual mode on high pressure and cook for 5 minutes. Once the cooking cycle ends, perform a quick pressure release to safely open the pot.
- Mix in Creamy Ingredients and Ham: Carefully open the pot and stir in the diced ham, softened cream cheese, and sour cream until fully combined.
- Add Milk and Cheese: Stir in the milk. Then gradually add the shredded cheddar cheese in three batches, stirring well after each addition until the mixture is smooth and creamy.
Notes
- You can substitute chicken broth with vegetable broth to make it slightly lighter.
- If you prefer a spicier flavor, increase the hot sauce amount or add red pepper flakes.
- Sour cream can be replaced with Greek yogurt for a tangier taste.
- For a lower-fat version, use reduced-fat cream cheese and cheese.
- This dish reheats well and makes great leftovers for next day meals.
Keywords: Instant Pot pasta, Ham and cheese pasta, One pot meal, Quick pasta recipe, Creamy pasta
