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    Popular » Instant Pot

    Easy Instant Pot Thanksgiving Recipes

    This post may contain affiliate links. Please see disclosure for more information. Published: Nov 12, 2020 · Modified: Feb 25, 2021 by Dee

    Easy Instant Pot Thanksgiving Recipes to make in your electric pressure cooker. Side dishes, appetizers and desserts! via @meamel

    These Easy Instant Pot Thanksgiving Recipes will save you time and oven space on the holiday. Make appetizers, sides and dessert in the pressure cooker!

    collage of easy thanksgiving recipes for the instant pot electric pressure cooker

    Turkey may be the star of your Thanksgiving menu, but it just wouldn't be Thanksgiving without a bountiful bevy of side dishes! I don't know about you, but we tend to go a little crazy with the holiday sides and desserts at our house.

    Everyone in the family has a favorite holiday recipe that they just HAVE to have, so we always make a ton of food. Nothing wrong with that, but with all of the hot dishes being made, you run out of oven space fast!

    Holiday Cooking Made Easy

    That's why I love making as many Thanksgiving recipes as possible in my Instant Pot, or actually, pots! Before I got my electric pressure cookers, cooking holiday dinners were crazy times. Truly!

    Now, I use a combination of Instant Pots, the stove and my oven to get everything on the table in time. Believe me, It's so much less stressful now. And when Momma's happy, everyone else is, too!

    So, check out this collection of easy holiday recipes you can make in your electric pressure cooker. From side dishes, to desserts, these easy Instant Pot recipes are perfect to serve at your Thanksgiving dinner!

    And as for Thanksgiving leftovers? I've got you covered there, too! Making homemade turkey broth from scratch is super quick and so easy in the pressure cooker. Use the broth to make delicious turkey soup and as the liquid in a comforting turkey casserole.

    Instant Pot Holiday Appetizer Recipes

    Instant Pot Pumpkin Soup is easy to make with canned pumpkin puree or homemade pumpkin puree made in the Instant Pot. Smooth, savory and delicious!

    Easy Instant Pot Pumpkin Soup
    This Easy Instant Pot Pumpkin Soup recipe made with canned pumpkin and without cream thick, flavorful and low carb. Your whole family will love this delicious pumpkin soup, and it's perfect to enjoy on a cold day!
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    bowl of instant pot pumpkin soup on the table

    Grape Jelly Meatballs are quick and easy to make. And, you can keep them warm in the pressure cooker.

    Instant Pot Grape Jelly Meatballs
    Instant Pot Grape Jelly Meatballs made with sweet chili sauce and grape jelly are perfect for a quick and easy appetizer recipe for parties or game day!
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    instant pot grape jelly meatballs with sweet chili sauce in serving bowl

    Cranberry orange meatballs are perfect for Thanksgiving. And, they take just minutes to make!

    Instant Pot Cranberry Orange Meatballs
    Instant Pot Cranberry Orange Meatballs is an easy appetizer using frozen meatballs and a few other ingredients. Perfect for parties, holidays and game day!
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    instant pot cranberry orange meatballs on plate with toothpick skewers

    Instant Pot Side Dishes for Thanksgiving

    Once you make mashed potatoes in the Instant Pot, you won't make them any other way. They're creamy and delicious!

    Instant Pot Mashed Potatoes
    Easy Instant Pot Mashed Potatoes are smooth, creamy and perfect every time. Make the easiest, best mashed potatoes ever in your pressure cooker!
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    instant pot mashed potatoes with butter in a white bowl

    Instant Pot Sweet Potatoes have the right amount of sweetness and spice. A classic Thanksgiving side dish!

    Instant Pot Mashed Sweet Potatoes
    Easy Instant Pot Mashed Sweet Potatoes with maple syrup and brown sugar is a simple pressure cooker side dish that's perfect for Thanksgiving or any dinner!
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    Instant Pot mashed sweet potatoes in white bowl for thanksgiving

    Instant Pot Potatoes au Gratin are so much faster than in the oven, and you can broil the top with the air fryer lid attachment. They're, rich, cheesy and so good!

    Instant Pot Potatoes Au Gratin
    Instant Pot Potatoes Au Gratin are cheesy scalloped potatoes with a crisp topping that you make entirely in the pressure cooker. An easy holiday side dish!
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    instant pot potatoes au gratin on serving spoon

    Instant Pot Corn Casserole is made with a muffin mix and cooks so much faster in the pressure cooker. It's cheesy and delicious!

    Instant Pot Corn Casserole
    Instant Pot Corn Casserole is the classic Jiffy Corn Pudding Casserole made in the pressure cooker. An easy side dish perfect for the Thanksgiving holidays or any day!
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    instant pot corn casserole with cheese on a spoon

    Instant Pot baby potatoes are perfect when you want an easy side dish for Thanksgiving. Cooks in just 10 minutes!

    Easy Instant Pot Baby Potatoes
    Instant Pot baby potatoes steamed in the pressure cooker until soft and fluffy are a delicious easy side dish that takes minutes to make. This simple potato recipe is one of the easiest Instant Pot recipes you'll ever make!
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    instant pot baby potatoes steamed until tender in a round white serving dish with parsley

    Instant Pot Applesauce is perfect for using up apples. And, nothing beats homemade applesauce!

    Easy Instant Pot Applesauce
    Easy Instant Pot Applesauce uses just 4 ingredients and no sugar. Make the BEST homemade applesauce with peeled or unpeeled apples in your pressure cooker!
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    instant pot applesauce in white bowls

    Instant Pot Mac and Cheese is creamy and delicious. A classic side dish that takes minutes to make in the pressure cooker!

    Creamy Instant Pot Mac and Cheese
    Creamy Instant Pot Mac and Cheese takes is made with a few simple ingredients and no evaporated milk! It takes just a few minutes to make homemade mac and cheese in the pressure cooker, and it's a quick and easy dinner or side dish that everyone loves. It's definitely kid approved!
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    creamy instant pot mac and cheese in white ramekins

    Instant Pot Orange Ginger Carrots are lighter than the usual glazed carrot recipe. They take just a few minutes to make and are perfect for fall!

    Instant Pot Orange Ginger Carrots
    Instant Pot Orange Ginger Carrots are quick and easy to make in the pressure cooker and lighter than the usual recipes for glazed carrots. It's a delicious side dish for holidays or everyday dinners!
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    instant pot orange ginger carrots on white platter

    Instant Pot Thanksgiving Desserts

    Instant Pot Pumpkin Cheesecake with a gingersnap crust is cool, creamy and delicious. Perfect when you don't want a pumpkin pie.

    Instant Pot Pumpkin Cheesecake
    This Instant Pot Pumpkin Cheesecake with gingersnap crust is a delicious fall dessert recipe that's incredibly easy to make in the pressure cooker. It's smooth and creamy, with just the right amount of pumpkin flavor and spice
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    instant pot pumpkin cheesecake with gingerbread crust on a white plate with whipped cream, caramel and marshmallow pumpkins

    Instant Pot Cheesecake is a basic, classic cheesecake recipe. Choose your favorite fruit topping.

    Easy Instant Pot Cheesecake Recipe
    This Easy Instant Pot Cheesecake recipe makes creamy cheesecake with a graham cracker crust. A delicious dessert everyone will love and the perfect cheesecake for any occasion!
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    easy instant pot cheesecake with cherry pie filling on top

    Instant Pot Cherry Dump Cake is a super easy 3 ingredient dessert. It's a delicious alternative to pumpkin.

    Instant Pot Cherry Dump Cake
    Instant Pot Cherry Dump Cake is an easy cherry cobbler dessert made in the pressure cooker with cake mix and cherry pie filling. You'll love this easy Instant Pot dessert recipe!
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    instant pot cherry dump cake with vanilla ice cream

    Leftovers in the Instant Pot

    Use up leftover turkey with this Instant Pot Turkey Noodle Casserole. Creamy and delicious!

    Instant Pot Turkey Noodle Casserole
    Instant Pot Turkey Noodle Casserole is made with leftover turkey, veggies and pasta in a cheesy, cream sauce. It's a quick and easy one pot dinner ready in less than 30 minutes!!
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    leftover instant pot turkey noodle casserole with vegetables on white plate

    Make homemade Instant Pot Turkey Noodle Soup with bone broth from your turkey carcass. It's rich and delicious!

    Instant Pot Turkey Soup
    Make the best homemade Instant Pot Turkey Soup from leftover turkey meat and stock (bone broth) with this easy pressure cooker recipe. A delicious way to use Thanksgiving leftovers!
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    Instant pot turkey soup with noodles in a white bowl

    Save your turkey carcass to make this Instant Pot Turkey Stock. It's much faster than on the stove!

    Instant Pot Turkey Stock
    Make Instant Pot Turkey Stock from a leftover turkey carcass with this easy Instant Pot recipe for homemade turkey bone broth. A delicious way to use up Thanksgiving leftovers or turkey from Christmas dinner!
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    instant pot turkey stock from a leftover turkey carcass in a mason jar

    First published n 2019 and updated for 2020.

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