Pressure Cooker Velveeta Skillets

Sometimes, you just need a filling meal in a hurry.  Velveeta Skillets fit the bill and are easier than ever when made in the pressure cooker.  They cook faster, don't heat up the kitchen, and there is no constant stirring.  You'll never make them the traditional way again.

Pressure Cooker Velveeta Skillets

Yield:  4 servings

Approximate Total Time:  25 minutes 

Electric Pressure Cooker Size:  6 quarts

1 box Velveeta Skillets*

Ingredients listed on the box

Select SAUTE.  Brown ground beef, drain, and return meat to inner pot.  Follow directions on the box concerning what to add next.  For example:  water, pasta, and seasoning packet.  Stir, and press pasta down into mixture to ensure that as much pasta as possible is covered with water.  Select CANCEL.  Lock pressure cooker lid in place and set steam vent to Sealing.  Select PRESSURE COOK (Manual) and cook for 4 minutes on High pressure.

After the 4 minutes have passed, open the steam vent to release pressure (Quick Release).  Carefully remove lid and stir.  

Select CANCEL and then SAUTE.  Cook until most of the water is gone, stirring frequently.  Select CANCEL and then KEEP WARM.  Stir in additional ingredients listed on box such as Velveeta cheese sauce and serve.

*I have used this method with beef Velveeta Skillets only.  I have made Ultimate Cheeseburger Mac, Nacho Supreme, and Philly Cheesesteak Style.

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NOTE:   Pasta will be al dente at the end of the 4-minute cook time.  After cooking out most of the water and stirring in the rest of the ingredients, the pasta will be cooked perfectly.