Instant Pot Mac Cheese

Ingredients

• 1 tablespoon butter, plus 2 tablespoons
• 5 ounces pancetta, thickly sliced and roughly chopped into bite-sized pieces
• 3 small or 2 medium shallots, finely minced (about 1/3 cup minced)
• 1 1/2 cups whole milk
• 1/2 cup plus 1 tablespoon heavy cream
• 3/4 cup chicken broth (you can substitute vegetable)
• 1 1/2 ounces Pecorino Romano, finely grated (about 1/2 cup, packed) (you can substitute Parmesan)
• 1 1/2 teaspoons kosher salt, plus 1/2 teaspoon
• 1/2 teaspoon freshly grated black pepper
• 1 pound fusilli (or other similar twisty shape), uncooked
• 1 large pinch powdered cayenne pepper
• 3/4 cup plain panko
• 12 ounces ounces sharp cheddar cheese, grated
• Finely chopped chives, for garnish (if using)

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