An Instant Pot Thanksgiving🦃

Published almost 2 years ago • 1 min read

Hi Reader,

As you likely have gathered by now, I LOVE my Instant Pot and have a ton of recipes perfect for Thanksgiving--whether you want to prepare EVERYTHING in the Instant Pot or use it for a few things to save space in the oven or stove-top.

And my favorite tip is to use the Instant Pot to prep a few dishes in advance (I am looking at you applesauce, cranberry sauce, and sweet potatoes!)

Thanksgiving Instant Pot Recipes

Instant Pot Turkey Breast: You can make a delicious, moist, juicy, flavorful turkey breast in the Instant Pot. If you have a small turkey, that works too! And my recipe has been a fan-favorite since 2017that got a glow up today.
Instant Pot Mashed Potatoes: Creamy, dreamy, and super buttery, these Instant Pot Mashed Potatoes are perfect!
Instant Pot Scalloped Potatoes: Looking for an alternative to mashed potatoes? This small batch of scalloped potatoes is creamy, cheesy, and a holiday favorite.
Instant Pot Stuffing: I adapted my Papa's old-fashioned bread stuffing for the Instant Pot--and it turns out as moist as if it was actually "stuffed" in the turkey!
Instant Pot Mashed Sweet Potatoes: Top these mashed sweet potatoes with a drizzle of maple syrup and chopped walnuts and you have all the flavors of Sweet Potato Casserole--effortlessly!
Instant Pot Sweet Potatoes: One of my personal favorite Thanksgiving recipes is my Sweet Potato Casserole and the easiest way to prep the base is to bake the sweet potatoes in the Instant Pot.
Instant Pot Creamed Corn: Rich, creamy, buttery, and so incredibly easy to make, this creamed corn recipe is perfect for the holidays. My family is in love with this one!
Instant Pot Applesauce: No Thanksgiving is complete at my house without my homemade applesauce. And using the Instant Pot is my FAVORITE way to prep applesauce.
Instant Pot Cranberry Sauce: Would you believe this is my son's favorite Thanksgiving recipe? And it is INSANELY easy to make!
Instant Pot Pumpkin Cheesecake: You can't have Thanksgiving without dessert! And this recipe for Pumpkin Cheesecake with a gingersnap crust knocks it out of the park!

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