These 16 easy Instant Pot recipes for beginners are delicious and will help you get more comfortable with using your Instant Pot. From chicken thighs for dinner to cheesecake for dessert, I've tested each recipe at least 3 times each so they are tried and true and will work for you the first time you make them.
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I'm all about providing you with helpful shortcut recipes so you can make meals easier and quicker. One of my favorite ways to do that is by using the Instant Pot multifunction cooker that includes pressure cooking.
If you're unfamiliar with the Instant Pot, don't worry, I have you covered with my Instant Pot guide for beginners. It teaches you everything you need to know before you get cooking!
1. Chicken Bacon Ranch Alfredo
Creamy, delicious, and easy to make, everything you need for this chicken pasta dinner is all made right in the Instant Pot. You'll have a delicious dinner on the table in no time without all the extra cleanup.
2. Instant Pot Black Eyed Peas
You can use fresh or frozen black eyes peas to make this Southern favorite. Turn it into a main dish by adding rice or use it as a side and serve it with your favorite pork chops or ham dish. It's one of my favorite dump and go Instant Pot recipes!
3. Instant Pot Hard Boiled Eggs
The Instant Pot makes it extremely easy to make hard boiled eggs. One of the best things about making hard boiled eggs in the Instant Pot is that the shells peel right off without any hard work.
4. Homemade Pumpkin Puree
The Instant Pot is a great way to make your homemade pumpkin puree easily and efficiently. It's one of the best easy Instant Pot recipes for beginners. No need to peel or even cut the pumpkin before cooking! Use the puree for your baked desserts or can it so you can use it next year.
5. Easy Instant Pot Boiled Peanuts
These Boiled Peanuts are an Instant Pot vegan recipe perfect to serve on game day or enjoy them as a snack throughout the day. You can make them plain or spicy depending on your preference.
6. Bone-In Turkey Breast and Gravy
Make the turkey and the turkey gravy right in the Instant Pot. No need for the oven or stovetop pans with this easy beginner-friendly Instant Pot recipe!
7. Chicken and Sausage Jambalaya
Chicken and sausage jambalaya is a delicious weeknight dinner that you can have on the dinner table in no time. It's also a family favorite for winter when craving a Cajun-style dinner and New Year's Day celebrations.
8. Instant Pot White Bean Chicken Chili
This White bBean Chicken Chili is one of those "cheap and easy" Instant Pot recipes because it's made with dried beans and frozen chicken you probably already havein your pantry and freezer.
9. Grilled Reuben Sandwiches (with Instant Pot Corned Beef)
You'll love this "better than a restaurant" corned beef Reuben sandwich. It's loaded with corned beef, sauerkraut, melty cheese, and a tangy dressing that makes the Reuben sandwich complete.
10. Instant Pot Collard Greens and Navy Beans
It's easy to make these Southern beans and greens in the Instant Pot and it takes a fraction of the time than it would if you were to make it the traditional way.
11. Instant Pot Collard Greens
Collard greens with ham hock is a classic vegetable side dish that we like to enjoy during the holidays and winter months. See how easy it is to make collard greens in the instant pot.
12. Instant Pot Teriyaki Chicken Thighs
Served on a bed of rice, these teriyaki chicken thighs are a quick and easy dinner you can make with the Instant Pot. The best part about this time-saving recipe is that you only need 5 ingredients!
13. Instant Pot Bacon Jam
One of my favorite jam recipes for the holidays is this bacon jam. I use the jam in some of my appetizers for parties and gatherings. I also give jars of it to friends and family as gifts. The Instant Pot makes it a breeze to make.
14. Instant Pot Fresh Green Beans with Bacon
Traditionally Southern-style green beans with bacon are made on the stovetop, but you can easily make them in the Instant Pot without losing that signature flavor. Plus, it will save you a ton of time because the Instant Pot is doing all the hard work for you.
15. Instant Pot Bone-In Pepper Jelly Ham
Add a little bit of a kick to your ham dish with a flavorful pepper jelly that's made with jalapeno peppers. Spread the jam on the bone-in ham, cook in the Instant Pot, and you'll have a delicious ham dinner ready in no time.
16. Instant Pot Chocolate-Peanut Butter Swirl Cheesecake
Who can resist the delicious flavor of chocolate and peanut butter swirled into a creamy cheesecake dessert? Although you need to have a 6-inch springform pan, my step by step pictures make this decadent dessert simple to make.
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