{"id":2646,"date":"2019-10-29T23:58:31","date_gmt":"2019-10-30T05:58:31","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.pressurecookingtoday.com\/?p=2646"},"modified":"2021-11-05T21:46:49","modified_gmt":"2021-11-06T03:46:49","slug":"stuffing-in-the-pressure-cooker","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.pressurecookingtoday.com\/stuffing-in-the-pressure-cooker\/","title":{"rendered":"Instant Pot Bread Stuffing"},"content":{"rendered":"

Free up your oven on Thanksgiving Day! This <\/i>Instant Pot Stuffing<\/i><\/b> is a classic recipe that I\u2019ve been making for decades\u2014updated for the electric pressure cooker.<\/i><\/p>\n

\"Thanksgiving<\/p>\n

Stuffing is a MUST on Thanksgiving! But it can be really stressful trying to time everything to fit in the oven and be hot on the table at the right time.<\/p>\n

Make your life easier by using your pressure cooker this Thanksgiving! You don’t have to worry about the bread stuffing drying out when you cook it in the pressure cooker. And you can crisp it up in your oven in a few minutes while the turkey rests.<\/p>\n

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\"Thanksgiving<\/p>\n

How to Cook Thanksgiving Stuffing in the Instant Pot \/ Electric Pressure Cooker<\/h2>\n

This Instant Pot stuffing recipe will work in any brand of electric pressure cooker, including the Instant Pot, Ninja Foodi, or Mealthy MultiPot. Pressure cookers are the perfect moist environment for making stuffing. (See more of my favorite Pressure Cooker \/ Instant Pot Thanksgiving Recipes<\/a> here.)<\/p>\n

\"Cubed<\/p>\n

Difference Between Stuffing and Dressing<\/h2>\n

My mom always called it stuffing, <\/i>so it just feels strange to call it anything else.<\/p>\n

We had a lot of conversation in the Electric Pressure Cooker Facebook group<\/a> on what to call this recipe\u2014stuffing, dressing, filling, or something else!<\/p>\n

Some people distinguish between the terms based on whether or not it\u2019s cooked inside the bird. (But that distinction didn\u2019t hold everywhere\u2014many of you used only one term no matter where it cooked!)<\/p>\n

Since there was no clear winner, I\u2019ll keep calling this recipe stuffing even though it’s technically dressing.<\/p>\n

\"Butter,<\/p>\n

Dry Bread Is the Secret to Great Pressure Cooker Stuffing<\/h2>\n

Use dry bread. <\/b>You can leave your bread out to dry the day before. Or, you can toast it in the oven before cooking.<\/p>\n

If you\u2019re toasting it, I like to spread the cubed bread flat on a baking sheet and bake at 350\u00b0F for 20 minutes, stirring once or twice to ensure it toasts evenly. Cool the bread completely before you start the recipe.<\/p>\n

Don\u2019t skip this step! It helps the bread absorb moisture without becoming mushy.<\/p>\n

\"Instant<\/p>\n

Best Pan for Pressure Cooker \/ Instant Pot Stuffing<\/h2>\n

My family loves the crispy edges of the stuffing. (Does anyone else\u2019s family fight over the corner piece?) I like to pressure cook stuffing in a bundt pan to maximize the crispiness\u2014plus, having metal in the center of the dish helps it cook more quickly.<\/p>\n

The half-size bundt pan<\/a> holds a surprising amount of stuffing! I can fit my entire traditional oven recipe in my half-size bundt\u2014about 10 cups of cubed bread.<\/p>\n

However, since you use the pot in pot method<\/a> for making this pressure cooker stuffing, you can use any oven-safe dish that will fit in your pressure cooker. If you use a cake pan or a springform pan, you may need to add extra cook time to ensure the middle is cooked through completely.<\/p>\n

\"Aluminum<\/p>\n

How to Know Your Thanksgiving Dressing Is Cooked Through<\/h2>\n

The easiest way is to use an instant-read thermometer<\/a>. Your stuffing is done when the internal temperature has reached 160\u00b0F.<\/p>\n

\"Half-sized<\/p>\n

Crisp Up the Top<\/h2>\n

My family prefers a crispy stuffing, so to maximize crispness, we always turn out the pans to brown up the edges of the stuffing after the turkey is out of the oven. Two half-size bundts can fit on one standard-size baking sheet<\/a> if placed corner to corner.<\/p>\n

However, if you have a Ninja Foodi<\/a>, Mealthy CrispLid<\/a>, or Instant Pot Duo Crisp (review coming soon!), you can brown up the stuffing right in your cooking pot!<\/p>\n

\"Pressure<\/p>\n

Make Ahead Thanksgiving Stuffing<\/h2>\n

You can cook Instant Pot bread stuffing the day before and crisp it up in the oven before serving. After pressure cooking, remove the stuffing from the bundt pan and allow it to cool to room temperature. Cover tightly and refrigerate. (This method also works well if you need to make several batches of Thanksgiving stuffing to feed a crowd!)<\/p>\n

On Thanksgiving Day, once the turkey is out of the oven, bake at 350\u00b0F for 10 to 15 minutes until the stuffing is warmed through and crisp.<\/p>\n

\"Bread<\/p>\n

Use Your Own Seasonings<\/h2>\n

This recipe makes a great template for you to adapt your favorite stuffing recipe to the pressure cooker. Just make sure the amounts of bread are similar, then adjust your seasonings accordingly!<\/p>\n

This recipe creates a salty, savory stuffing. If you use salted butter or full sodium broth, you may want to reduce the amount of salt you use in this recipe.<\/p>\n

\"Pressure<\/p>\n

What’s your term for Dressing\/Bread Stuffing? Let me know in the comments!<\/h3>\n

We made a fun video to show you how this Thanksgiving stuffing recipe comes together. The original recipe called for sauteing the onion and celery in a sauce pan on the stove. However, since many pressure cookers allow you to adjust the heat level of the saute feature, I’ve updated the recipe to prepare it in the pressure cooker itself, to save yourself from dirtying a pan<\/p>\n

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