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23 Instant Pot Thanksgiving Recipes

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October 25, 2023 By Lisa Sharp 2 Comments

Thanksgiving can be a busy time and timesavers are necessary. Instant Pot Thanksgiving Recipes can be one of those timesavers and are also delicious recipes you will love! 

collage of Thanksgiving dishes with text 23 Instant Pot Thanksgiving recipes that save you time.

Thanksgiving is a cherished time of year when friends and family gather to express gratitude and share in the warmth of each other’s company. While the essence of the holiday is undeniable, it’s no secret that it can also translate into extended hours in the kitchen, diligently preparing a feast that can leave even the most seasoned home cooks feeling the strain.

This is where the Instant Pot, that versatile kitchen wonder, comes to the rescue. With its multifunctional capabilities and time-saving prowess, it’s an invaluable tool that can help transform your Thanksgiving preparations into a stress-free culinary adventure. I highly recommend the 7-in-1 Instant Pot, it’s the one I’ve used for years!

What makes the Instant Pot truly amazing is its impressive repertoire of dishes that extend far beyond the ordinary. From the show-stopping whole turkey to velvety mashed potatoes and indulgent pumpkin cheesecake, the possibilities are virtually endless. It’s not merely a time-saver; it’s a game-changer.

As a devoted enthusiast of the Instant Pot, I am thrilled to share the magic of Thanksgiving through a different lens—one that melds tradition with innovation. This year, the time you save in the kitchen can be reinvested in creating heartfelt memories with your loved ones. With the Instant Pot, Thanksgiving becomes a harmonious fusion of old and new, where the cherished flavors of the past meet the contemporary convenience of the present.

Instant Pot Thanksgiving Recipes

These Instant Pot Thanksgiving Recipes make Thanksgiving so much easier! They are also delicious and recipes your family will ask for year after year.

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Whole Turkey in Instant Pot

Have you tried a pressure cooker turkey yet in your Instant Pot? It’s easier than you think and frees up your oven on Thanksgiving Day!

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Instant Pot turkey legs with gravy

Delicious juicy instant pot turkey legs cooked in no time! Easy recipe for your pressure cooker, you will love it!

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Instant Pot Turkey Breast

Instant Pot Turkey Breast w/delicious homemade gravy is moist and tender and cooks in under an hour in the pressure cooker.

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Instant Pot Whiskey Maple Glaze Ham

This simple and delicious ham recipe is ready in no time in the Instant Pot!

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Instant Pot Stuffed Squash 

This recipe for Instant Pot Stuffed Squash is full of classic fall flavor. Healthy, hearty and so easy to make, it’s the perfect meal for those chilly autumn nights. 

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Instant Pot Mashed Potatoes

These Instant Pot Mashed Potatoes are every bit as good as their stovetop counterpart, but they are easier to make. 

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Southern-Style Collard Greens Recipe

These Southern Style Pressure Cooker Collard Greens are flavorful, tender, and cooked in half the time than the stovetop method

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Instant Pot Honey Butter Carrots

These easy Instant Pot carrots are coated in a delicious honey butter glaze. Everyone at the table will want seconds! The best veggie side dish.

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Cauliflower Souffle

An easy pressure cooker cauliflower soufflé full of cheese. It makes a wonderful low-carb side dish that takes little time to prepare.

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Garlic Soy Green Beans

These garlic soy green beans are easy, delicious, and cook quickly with the help of a pressure cooker.

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Instant Pot Maple Cranberry Sauce

This Instant Pot Maple Cranberry Sauce is lightly sweetened and beautifully tart. It’s a delicious accompaniment to Thanksgiving turkey, cheese platter, or even your morning toast. Easily made in an electric pressure cooker and is very versatile.

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Homemade Dinner Rolls

These Dinner Rolls are delicate enough to eat with jam and hearty enough to mop up gravy off of the dinner plate. Utilize the Instant Pot and make these rolls quickly and easily. 

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Creamed Corn

Pressure Cooker Creamed Corn is a quick & easy side dish for all your holiday & dinner time menus. Perfect Instant Pot recipe of a classic for Thanksgiving.

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Wild Rice Salad with Apple and Pomegranate

Wild Rice Salad with Apple and Pomegranate is a celebration of fall flavors. Containing pine nuts, dates, and a tangy dressing, it's wonderful for lunch or as a holiday side. 

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Green Bean Casserole with Cheese

Instant Pot Green Bean Casserole with Cheese is a quick and easy pressure cooker recipe with fried onions, cream of mushroom soup, and cheesy goodness.

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Instant Pot Sausage And Apple Stuffing Recipe

Instant Pot Sausage And Apple Stuffing is moist and flavorful. This easy electric pressure cooker recipe frees your time for other things on busy days.

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Homemade Cranberry Sauce

Easy Instant Pot Homemade Cranberry Sauce is a quick pressure cooker low-calorie recipe perfect for the holidays, Thanksgiving and Christmas. This sauce is made with fresh cranberries, orange juice, and no sugar.

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Dairy-Free Instant Pot Mashed Potatoes 

Looking for the best, easiest, and creamiest mashed potatoes? These vegan dairy-free Instant Pot Mashed Potatoes (No Drain!) are for you. 

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Apple Pear Fennel Crisp

Instant Pot Paleo Apple Pear Fennel Crisp is the perfect fall treat or holiday dessert. This seasonal crisp is so easy to make and cooks quickly too! It’s naturally sweetened, full of apple-spicy goodness, and a hint of sweet orange.

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Instant Pot Bourbon Pumpkin Pie Cheesecake 

Instant Pot Bourbon Pumpkin Pie Cheesecake is a rich smooth and creamy dessert with a vanilla bourbon finish. It is a cross between a cheesecake and a pumpkin pie.

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Instant Pot Pumpkin Spice Bundt Cake

Pressure cooker pumpkin spice bundt cake is an incredibly easy way to prepare a fall favorite recipe without even heating the oven!

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Instant Pot Brownies With Pumpkin 

These Instant Pot Brownies are fudgy, moist, and full of flavor. They are the Vegan Pumpkin Brownies you need to make to celebrate pumpkin season.

Photo Credit: mywifecancook.com

Instant Pot Pumpkin Cheesecake

This recipe is for Instant Pot Pumpkin Cheesecake with a gingersnap crust. It’s a great fall recipe and the perfect dessert for Thanksgiving, but you might love it so much that you make it throughout the year.

Get Your Thanksgiving Planner

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Once you have your recipes figured out for Thanksgiving it’s time to get your plan put together. That’s where my Ultimate Thanksgiving Planner comes into play. 

It features over 60 pages to help you get organized. The best part is that it’s printable so you can use it right away and it’s undated so you can use it year after year.

Get the Ultimate Thanksgiving Planner today!

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  1. valmg @ From Val's Kitchen says

    October 3, 2018 at 11:31 am

    Thanks so much for including my sausage and apple stuffing!

    Reply
    • Lisa Sharp says

      October 5, 2018 at 10:49 am

      You’re welcome! It looks delicious.

      Reply

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