You searched for potato - Pressure Cooking Today™ https://www.pressurecookingtoday.com/ The Best Instant Pot Recipes / Easy Pressure Cooker Recipes for the Electric Pressure Cooker Mon, 10 Oct 2022 16:41:22 +0000 en-US hourly 1 How to Make Spaghetti Squash in an Instant Pot https://www.pressurecookingtoday.com/spaghetti-squash/ https://www.pressurecookingtoday.com/spaghetti-squash/#comments Sun, 09 Oct 2022 04:33:00 +0000 http://www.pressurecookingtoday.com/?p=663 Did you know you can cook spaghetti squash in the pressure cooker? It cooks quickly, and it's softer and better tasting than cooked in a microwave.

Spaghetti squash is a great alternative to pasta. There are only 42 calories in 1 cup of cooked spaghetti squash, so it's a perfect start to making a hearty, healthy meal that's also low in calories.

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]]> The Instant Pot is the easiest, quickest way to cook spaghetti squash. All you need is a squash and water to make this swap for a lower-carb meal!

a horizontal shot of a bowl of spaghetti squash, garnished with parsley and sprinkled with salt and peper

❤️ Why You’ll Love This Recipe: This simple recipe makes it effortless to cook a delicious, sweet squash with no mess.

We’ve tried every way to cook spaghetti squash, and using the Instant Pot / pressure cooker is by far our favorite for speed and simplicity. 

If you’re looking for more fast and easy Instant Pot vegetable dishes, try our Instant Pot / Pressure Cooker Corn on the Cob and Instant Pot Carrots with a Maple-Butter Glaze.

Update: We love making Instant Pot spaghetti squash, so we’ve updated this post with new step-by-step photos and tips to make this recipe even easier. 

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]]> https://www.pressurecookingtoday.com/spaghetti-squash/feed/ 53 Easy Instant Pot Taco Soup https://www.pressurecookingtoday.com/taco-soup/ https://www.pressurecookingtoday.com/taco-soup/#comments Sun, 02 Oct 2022 04:59:38 +0000 https://www.pressurecookingtoday.com/?p=45434 Make this fast Instant Pot Taco Soup with two kinds of beans, fresh or frozen ground beef, and corn for an easy weeknight dinner.

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]]> This Instant Pot Taco Soup uses fresh or frozen ground beef, tomato sauce, beans, and corn for a healthy and amazingly fast weeknight dinner. 

Overhead picture of Instant Pot taco soup topped with sour cream, cheese, avocado, and chips with shredded cheese and green onion in the background.

❤️ Why You’ll Love This Recipe: This recipe is super adaptable, uses pantry-ready ingredients, and is totally family-approved. It tastes like your favorite tacos, in a comforting soup!

We’re all about easy weeknight recipes made in the pressure cooker, and this taco soup is a must-have in the rotation. It’s on page 118 of our Electric Pressure Cooker Cookbook.

We’ve updated it with instructions for cooking from fresh or frozen, because we make it with frozen beef all the time.

This is one of our favorite Instant Pot soup recipes because it’s so fast and easy. If you’re looking for more Instant Pot ground beef recipes, try our Easy Instant Pot Ground Beef Tacos, Instant Pot Greek Beef Tacos, and No-Grill Instant Pot Hamburgers.

Ingredients for Instant Pot taco soup, including green chilis, taco seasoning, black beans, pinto beans, dehydrated onion, ground beef and diced tomatoes.

INGREDIENTS YOU NEED

Grab these pantry-friendly ingredients to make Instant Pot taco soup:

  • Ground beef. We use lean ground beef, but any kind will work.
  • Dried onion. Look for onion flakes or freeze-dried onions. They’ll rehydrate in the pressure cooker. 
  • Taco seasoning mix. If you don’t have your own taco seasoning mix, I like the one we use in our ground beef tacos.
  • Chili powder. Use any kind of chili powder you like. 
  • Tomatoes. This soup uses both diced canned tomatoes and canned tomato sauce. 
  • Beans. I love the combination of black and pinto beans, but feel free to use your favorite beans, or a mixture. 
  • Corn. I usually skip the canned corn and instead add about a cup of frozen corn after pressure cooking. That’s because I always have frozen corn on hand and rarely buy canned corn. It works both ways!
  • Diced green chilies. You can use less if you’re sensitive to spice. I usually buy mild green chilies, but if you prefer it hotter, go for it!
Browning beef and adding taco seasoning to an Instant Pot for taco soup.

How to Make Taco Soup in an Instant Pot

✅ This easy recipe will work in any brand of electric pressure cooker, including the Instant Pot, Ninja Foodi, or Power Pressure Cooker XL.

If you’re starting with fresh ground beef:

Sauté the ground beef, stirring regularly to break it up into small pieces. Then add the dried onion, taco seasoning, chili powder, and salt. Stir this mixture well until it’s all the same color. Add the water,

Frozen beef on a white plate for Instant Pot taco soup with chips and green onion in the background.

If you’re starting with frozen ground beef that’s been frozen flat:

Place the frozen ground beef right on the bottom of the pot, then add the water, dried onion, chili powder, and salt, and stir until well combined. Add the canned beans, canned corn, and green chilis.

Layer on the taco seasoning, tomatoes, and tomato sauce.

Overhead shot of Instant Pot taco soup with ingredients added and ready to cook.

Lock the lid onto your pressure cooking pot, then select High Pressure and a 5-minute cook time. When the cook time ends, unplug the pressure cooker and let the pressure release naturally for 10 minutes. Finally, finish with a quick pressure release. 

When the valve drops, carefully remove the lid. Serve the hot taco soup with your favorite toppings, such as corn or tortilla chips, sour cream, or shredded cheese.

Overhead picture of an Instant Pot with taco soup cooked inside and a spoonful of diced tomatoes, beans, corn, and meat over the top.

Important Tips for Making Taco Soup

  • To cook this taco soup using frozen beef, the meat needs to be frozen flat. Otherwise, it will not cook evenly. After you add the ground beef to the pot, add the tomato sauce on top.
  • Be sure to drain and rinse the beans first because the liquid from the beans contains starches that can sometimes settle to the bottom and cause a burn notice. (If you haven’t had a problem with it in the past, you probably won’t in this one either. Though not rinsing will increase the saltiness of the soup.)
  • If you have a little extra time and are cooking from fresh ground beef, try our trick of adding baking soda to the ground beef before cooking. (We first learned this from our fancy homemade chili and use it in our ground beef recipes as often as possible.)

    Simply let the beef sit with a tablespoon of water, ¾ teaspoons salt, and a heaping ¼ teaspoon baking soda for 20 minutes, then continue with the recipe as written. 

    If you do this, you don’t have to drain the ground beef or brown it in batches.
Overhead picture of Instant Pot taco soup topped with sour cream, cheese, avocado, and chips with shredded cheese and green onion in the background.

Frequently Asked Questions about Taco Soup 

❓ Can I use chicken instead of beef?

You can use ground chicken or ground turkey with no change to the cook time!

❓ What toppings go with taco soup?

Feel free to add all your favorite toppings! We love crushed tortilla chips, sour cream, and shredded cheese. You can even broil tortilla strips until they’re nice and brown for even more of a taco taste. (But we usually just use tortilla chips because it’s easier.)

❓ How should I store leftover soup?

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to four days. Reheat in the microwave, on the stove, or in your Instant Pot. 

❓ Can I freeze the soup?

Yes, freeze fully cooled taco soup in a freezer-safe container for up to six months. Defrost in the fridge overnight or reheat from frozen in your pressure cooker. 

A close up picture of a bowl of Instant Pot taco soup topped with avocado, cheese, sour cream, chips, and green onion, with shredded cheese and green onion in the background.

More Instant Pot Soup Recipes

If you love this taco soup, try these other comforting soups for fall and winter:

A bowl of taco soup topped with sour cream, cheese, avocado, and chips, placed in front of an Instant Pot.

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Taco Soup

Yield: 6 to 8 servings
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 5 minutes
Additional Time: 20 minutes
Total Time: 35 minutes

This Instant Pot Taco Soup recipe is loaded with two kinds of beans, corn, and ground beef for a hearty and cozy dinner.

Ingredients

  • 1 pound lean ground beef
  • 1/4 cup dried onion
  • 1 package taco seasoning mix
  • 1 teaspoon chili powder
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 4 cups water
  • 1 can (14 oz) diced tomatoes
  • 1 can (15 oz) tomato sauce
  • 2 cans (15 oz, each) black beans, drained and well rinsed
  • 1 can (15 oz) pinto beans, drained and well rinsed
  • 1 can (15 oz) corn, with liquid
  • 1 can (4 oz) diced green chilies, with liquid
  • Soup toppings: tortilla chips, sour cream, diced tomatoes, avocados, shredded cheese, sour cream, as desired

Instructions

Cooking from fresh ground beef

  1. Select Sauté to preheat the pressure cooking pot. When hot, add the ground beef and cook until beef is browned and crumbled, about 5 minutes. If desired, drain your ground beef.
  2. Stir in the dried onion, taco seasoning, chili powder, and salt until just combined. Add the water, black beans, pinto beans, canned corn, and green chilis. Stir to combine. 
  3. Top with the diced tomatoes and tomato sauce, and DO NOT STIR. Lock the lid in place. Select High Pressure and 5 minutes cook time.
  4. When the cook time ends, let the pressure release naturally for 10 minutes, then finish with a quick pressure release. When the valve drops, carefully remove the lid. Give the contents of the pot a good stir until well combined.
  5. Serve with your favorite toppings, such as corn or tortilla chips, sour cream, or shredded cheese.

Cooking from frozen-flat ground beef

Note that this method increases the cook time, omits the sauté step, and changes the order you add the ingredients, including the beans and corn.

  1. In the bottom of the pressure cooking pot, add the water, dried onion, taco seasoning, chili powder, salt, and green chilis. Stir to combine. Add the frozen ground beef. Top with the tomatoes and tomato sauce, and
    DO NOT STIR.
  2. Lock the lid in place. Select High Pressure and 8 minutes cook time. (Note that the pot will take longer to come to pressure when cooking with frozen ground beef.)
  3. When the cook time ends, let the pressure release naturally for 10 minutes, then finish with a quick pressure release. When the valve drops, carefully remove the lid.
  4. Give the contents of the pot a good stir. Use a wooden spoon or hamburger separator and break up the ground beef in the cooking pot until small and well-combined.
  5. Add the black beans, pinto beans, and canned corn and allow to heat through.
  6. Serve the taco soup with your favorite toppings, such as corn or tortilla chips, sour cream, or shredded cheese.



Notes

*The cook time is calculated for cooking with fresh ground beef. Add another 10 to 15 minutes if cooking from frozen.

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Nutrition Information:
Yield: 8 Serving Size: 1
Amount Per Serving: Calories: 316Total Fat: 13gSaturated Fat: 4gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 7gCholesterol: 57mgSodium: 938mgCarbohydrates: 29gFiber: 7gSugar: 11gProtein: 23g

Nutrition information is calculated by Nutritionix and may not always be accurate.

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Cuisine: Mexican / Category: Beef

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]]> This is a super-fast easy Sloppy Joe recipe to make in your Instant Pot that starts with frozen ground beef and a surprising shortcut ingredient. Add a bun, and you’ve got a delicious weeknight dinner!

Quick sloppy joes made with frozen beef, served on a bun with salad and potato chips.

❤️ Why You’ll Love This Recipe: These easy sloppy joes are as fast and flavorful as it gets. The sandwiches are super juicy with just the right amount of spice, and you can easily customize the sauce and protein with what you have on hand. 

Sloppy joes are a family favorite at our house, and we’ve tried them dozens of different ways. My favorite recipe is our from-scratch homemade sloppy joes, but my kids prefer this shortcut recipe. Which is nice because it comes together so quickly!

(And if you’re looking for some dinner-making entertainment, I can’t ever make this recipe without thinking about the SNL Sloppy Joe song. 😂)

Sloppy Joes are one of our favorite Instant Pot Ground Beef Recipes.

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]]> https://www.pressurecookingtoday.com/easy-sloppy-joe-recipe/feed/ 3 Instant Pot Chicken Drumsticks with Honey Sriracha Glaze https://www.pressurecookingtoday.com/instant-pot-chicken-drumsticks-with-honey-sriracha-glaze/ https://www.pressurecookingtoday.com/instant-pot-chicken-drumsticks-with-honey-sriracha-glaze/#comments Sun, 28 Aug 2022 03:41:40 +0000 https://www.pressurecookingtoday.com/?p=45345 These chicken drumsticks cook until tender in the Instant Pot, then get crisped up on the grill with our simple spicy-sweet honey-sriracha glaze.

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]]> These Chicken Drumsticks cook up perfectly tender in the Instant Pot, then finished on the BBQ or in the oven with a sweet and spicy, simple Honey Sriracha Glaze! With just five ingredients, you can’t go wrong!

Instant Pot honey Sriracha chicken drumsticks on a plate, next to BBQ sauce.

❤️ Why You’ll Love This Recipe: These chicken drumsticks are a total crowd-pleaser, but they only require five simple ingredients (plus salt and pepper). You can easily adjust the spice level to suit your palate, and whip these up for a party or a weeknight dinner. And did I mention they’re make-ahead friendly?

We love making chicken in the Instant Pot, and this is our latest go-to recipe. The legs cook up evenly and get fully covered in the sweet and spicy glaze. 

This is one of the best Instant Pot chicken recipes for a crowd. They’re easy to make for entertaining. Serve them alongside 3-Ingredient Instant Pot Cornbread and Quick Instant Pot Potato Salad for an indoor BBQ any time of year!

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]]> https://www.pressurecookingtoday.com/instant-pot-chicken-drumsticks-with-honey-sriracha-glaze/feed/ 6 Ham and Cheese Quiche https://www.pressurecookingtoday.com/ham-and-cheese-quiche/ https://www.pressurecookingtoday.com/ham-and-cheese-quiche/#comments Sun, 21 Aug 2022 03:12:18 +0000 https://www.pressurecookingtoday.com/?p=45323 This easy Ham and Cheese Quiche is a mostly hands-off Instant Pot recipe for a quicker breakfast or brunch dish that’s packed with protein and melty cheddar and parmesan.  ❤️ Why You’ll Love This Recipe: This crustless quiche requires no baking and is ready in a fraction of the time of oven-baked egg pies. Plus, […]

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]]> This easy Ham and Cheese Quiche is a mostly hands-off Instant Pot recipe for a quicker breakfast or brunch dish that’s packed with protein and melty cheddar and parmesan. 

the finished and browned ham and cheese quiche in a white soufflé plan with toast and parsley in the background

❤️ Why You’ll Love This Recipe: This crustless quiche requires no baking and is ready in a fraction of the time of oven-baked egg pies. Plus, it’s loaded with mix-ins with classic family-friendly flavors.

This recipe comes from our Electric Pressure Cooker Cookbook. It’s a staple on the weekends at our house, as kids and adults can’t get enough of the classic pairing of ham and cheesee. 

Eggs are one of our favorite things to make in the Instant Pot. Whether it’s an egg loaf for potato salad, egg muffins for an on-the-go breakfast, egg bites, or a fully-loaded meat lover’s quiche, eggs seem to always come out perfectly in the pressure cooker. And this recipe is no egg-ception!

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]]> https://www.pressurecookingtoday.com/ham-and-cheese-quiche/feed/ 8 Instant Pot Chicken and Dumplings https://www.pressurecookingtoday.com/instant-pot-chicken-and-dumplings/ https://www.pressurecookingtoday.com/instant-pot-chicken-and-dumplings/#comments Sun, 07 Aug 2022 05:15:13 +0000 https://www.pressurecookingtoday.com/?p=45250 This Instant Pot Chicken and Dumplings recipe is an amazing Sunday dinner with a hearty chicken thigh filling and fluffy homemade dumplings on top.

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]]> This Instant Pot Chicken and Dumplings recipe is an amazing Sunday dinner with a hearty chicken thigh filling and fluffy homemade dumplings on top. 

Close up picture of a white bowl with Instant Pot chicken and dumplings, with fresh parsley and another bowl of chicken and dumplings in the background.

❤️ Why You’ll Love This Recipe: We’ve nailed the best way to make fluffy, light and airy dumplings to serve over a classic and creamy chicken stew. It’s a one-pot meal that’s a total family favorite all year long.

As pressure cooking experts, we’ve finally found the key to making an amazing from-scratch chicken and dumpling recipe in the Instant Pot.

These biscuits are made from scratch but you don’t need any baking skills to pull them together.

And the filling is packed with flavor and a luscious, creamy sauce. 

This is one of our favorite new Instant Pot chicken recipes. It’s a treat at our house, and makes a great dish for entertaining too! Serve as a one-pot meal or with Creamy Instant Pot Mashed Potatoes for a total comfort food dinner.

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]]> https://www.pressurecookingtoday.com/instant-pot-chicken-and-dumplings/feed/ 7 Easy Potato Salad with Bacon https://www.pressurecookingtoday.com/blt-potato-salad/ https://www.pressurecookingtoday.com/blt-potato-salad/#comments Sun, 31 Jul 2022 07:58:00 +0000 http://www.pressurecookingtoday.com/?p=2435 Potato Salad with Bacon, made in the Instant Pot with hard-boiled eggs, mustard-mayo dressing, and sundried tomatoes is the perfect way to amp up your next BBQ

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]]> This Potato Salad with Bacon is a fun twist on the traditional BBQ side dish! Made with crispy bacon, sundried tomatoes, and hard-boiled eggs, this potato salad recipe is extra easy to make in an Instant Pot!

Close up picture of Instant Pot BLT potato salad with fresh parsley in the corner.

❤️ Why You’ll Love This Recipe: The eggs and potatoes cook at the same time in this super simple potato salad that’s loaded with the flavors of your favorite summertime sandwich.

If you’re looking for an easy and family-friendly way to add new flavors to your next outdoor gathering, this BLT salad is a must.

We’ve mastered the best way to cook hard-boiled eggs and perfectly tender potatoes at the same time so the components of the salad are ready at the same time. 

We love making BBQ side dishes in our Instant Pot so we can use the grill or stove for entrees. You’ll love this BLT potato salad, Amish Macaroni Salad, and Instant Pot Egg Salad at your next get-together.

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]]> https://www.pressurecookingtoday.com/blt-potato-salad/feed/ 14 Crustless Spinach Quiche https://www.pressurecookingtoday.com/pressure-cooker-crustless-tomato-spinach-quiche/ https://www.pressurecookingtoday.com/pressure-cooker-crustless-tomato-spinach-quiche/#comments Sun, 24 Jul 2022 12:00:00 +0000 http://www.pressurecookingtoday.com/?p=5186 This Instant Pot Crustless Spinach Quiche recipe is an easy, mostly hands-off breakfast made with fresh tomatoes, green onions, and parmesan cheese.

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]]> This Instant Pot Crustless Spinach Quiche recipe is an easy, mostly hands-off breakfast made with fresh tomatoes, green onions, and parmesan cheese.

Close up of Instant Pot crustless spinach quiche topped with sliced tomatoes

❤️ Why You’ll Love This Recipe: Fresh tomatoes, wilted spinach, and melty parmesan cheese: what’s NOT to love? Add an Instant Pot for a super fast weekday breakfast or elevated weekend brunch.

We’ve long used our Instant Pot for quick breakfast recipes like Oatmeal for One, and Instant Pot Steel Cut Oats. When we’re serving a crowd, this vegetarian quiche is our go-to. 

This is one of our favorite Instant Pot egg recipes, and we love making eggs in the pressure cooker! They come out especially puffy, airy, and delicious. If you agree, be sure to try our Instant Pot Caprese Breakfast Casserole and Pressure Cooker Egg Bites!

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]]> These Homemade Sloppy Joes are made in the Instant Pot and always impress, thanks to a flavorful sauce made with dried spices, tomatoes, and Worcestershire sauce to coat tender ground beef. 

Sloppy Joe served on a bun with pickles, rolls, sloppy box mix, and an Instant Pot in the background.

❤️ Why You’ll Love This Recipe: This is recipe is perfect for feeding a crowd. The flavors are elevated and deeper than traditional sloppy joes, but it couldn’t be easier to make! 

If you’re looking for a go-to recipe for a family gathering, community event or church potluck, this is the perfect place to start. It’s always a crowd-pleaser and you don’t have to spend any time babysitting your stove!

I’ve always been picky about sloppy joes, and this is the first sloppy joe recipe that I really, really like. It’s not too sweet, but not like spaghetti sauce on a bun either. A perfect middle-ground!

This is one of our go-to Instant Pot ground beef recipes. It’s great for entertaining or meal prepping, and all you need is hamburger buns. Or, if you’re feeling like going the extra mile, homemade buns!

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]]> https://www.pressurecookingtoday.com/homemade-sloppy-joes/feed/ 16 50+ Pot in Pot Recipes for the Instant Pot https://www.pressurecookingtoday.com/50-pot-in-pot-recipes-for-the-instant-pot/ https://www.pressurecookingtoday.com/50-pot-in-pot-recipes-for-the-instant-pot/#respond Sun, 10 Jul 2022 04:45:29 +0000 https://www.pressurecookingtoday.com/?p=45179 Over 50 Instant Pot Pot-in-Pot Recipes that use a smaller pot inside your pressure cooker to steam foods or to cook multiple ingredients at once for fast dinners, desserts, and more!

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]]> Over 50 Instant Pot Pot-in-Pot Recipes that use a smaller pot inside your pressure cooker to steam foods or to cook multiple ingredients at once for fast dinners, desserts, and more!

a four-photo collage featuring pot in pot cooking in an Instant Pot. On the left side is an overhead shot looking into a cake pan filled with tomato sauce suspended over meatballs. The top right is a foil-covered pan being lowered into an Instant Pot. The bottom middle is eggs and potatoes on a steamer basket. And the bottom right is raspberry bread pudding on a red Oxo sling before going into the pressure cooker

What is Pot-in-Pot Cooking?

The pot-in-pot cooking method refers to recipes in which a liquid is added directly to the bottom of the pressure cooking pot and a second pot is placed on a trivet above the liquid. You can use this method to cook foods only in the second pot or you can use this method to cook one food directly in the cooking pot and a second dish in the pot suspended above.

Recipes that use pot-in-pot cooking can be sweet or savory and vary from everything like pastas and separate sauces to things like cheesecakes or anything using a steamer basket. 

New to Pot-in-Pot Cooking? We have a whole post that goes into detail about How to Use the Pot in Pot Method with your Instant Pot or other brand of pressure cooker. We’ve also made a helpful step-by-step YouTube video about pot in pot cooking.

Equipment needed

At the most basic level, pot in pot cooking uses the trivet that comes with your pressure cooker and a oven-safe pan that can fit inside your pressure cooker with room for the steam to come up around it.

The recipes below each use some of the following items:

Instant Pot Pot-in-Pot Recipes

✅ These pot-in-pot recipes will work in any brand of electric pressure cooker, including the Instant Pot, Ninja Foodi, or Power Pressure Cooker XL.

55+ Pot in Pot Instant Pot Recipes

These 55 Instant Pot recipes use the pot-in-pot method to cook multiple items at once and steam delicious meals, desserts, and sides!

Instant Pot Side Dishes

1

Rosemary New Potatoes

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These herb-infused sliced potatoes make the perfect starchy side to any protein.

2

Instant Pot Bread Stuffing

This hearty bread stuffing is great for Thanksgiving, but we love it all year long.

3

Perfect Pot-in-Pot Pressure Cooker White Rice

Here's the simplest method to make fluffy white rice in your Instant Pot.

4

Easy-Release Hard-boiled Egg Loaf

This egg loaf Instant Pot hack lets you cook the eggs cracked so you can skip the ice bath and peeling!

5

Instant Pot Citrus Monkey Bread

This sweet and sticky pull-apart bread will disappear fast, whether you serve it for brunch or a snack.

Pot-in-Pot Entrees

6

Quick Instant Pot Cornbread

Make golden and fluffy cornbread using a bundt pan, a trivet and your Instant Pot.

7

Pressure Cooker / Instant Pot Cheesy Potatoes Au Gratin

This is a favorite holiday (or any day) side dish with a crispy, cheesy topping.

8

Poppy Seed Chicken Casserole

This is a cheesy and tasty chicken and rice dinner speckled with poppy seeds for crunch and flavor.

9

Instant Pot Quick Penne Pasta and Homemade Marinara Sauce

Make this kid-friendly dinner with one pot using the pot-in-pot method.

10

Pressure Cooker Mexican Stuffed Bell Peppers with Chipotle Lime Sauce

You'll love the gentle heat and colorful veggies in this stuffed pepper recipe.

11

Instant Pot Cheesy Chicken and Broccoli Casserole

Creamy and cheesy with pops of bright crisp-tender broccoli, this Instant Pot Chicken & Broccoli Casserole is a satisfying and easy weeknight meal.

12

Shepherd's Pie

Instant Pot Shepherd’s pie can be made with ground beef or lamb, vegetables, and topped with crispy mashed potatoes for the perfect comfort food recipe.

13

Instant Pot Eggplant Parmesan

Easy Instant Pot Eggplant Parmesan has tender eggplant and penne pasta in a flavorful tomato sauce with a crisp cheesy crust. 

14

Instant Pot Caprese Breakfast Casserole

This Caprese Breakfast Casserole features sundried tomatoes, mozzarella cheese, and basil for a satisfying make-ahead breakfast. 

15

Instant Pot / Pressure Cooker Creamy Chicken and Broccoli over Rice

If you're looking for a fast weeknight dinner with one pot, veggies, protein, and grains, this is the perfect recipe!

16

BBQ Bacon Instant Pot Meatloaf

This BBQ Bacon Pressure Cooker / Instant Pot meatloaf is covered in smoky bacon and smothered in tangy barbecue sauce! You have to try this one!

17

Instant Pot / Pressure Cooker Crustless Meat Lovers Quiche

This egg pie is fully loaded with sausage, bacon, and ham for a hearty start to your day.

18

Pressure Cooker Cranberry Baked French Toast

Make a sweet treat for breakfast with crusty bread and a bright fruit compote.

19

Ninja Foodi Pressure Cooker Pepperoni Pizza Pasta

This cheesy pasta casserole is crisped up with the air fryer lid.

20

Pressure Cooker Stuffed Green Pepper Casserole

Deconstruct your classic stuffed peppers into a cheese-topped casserole packed with vegetables.

21

Mini Cheese Stuffed Turkey Meatloaves with Mushroom Gravy

Mini meatloaves made with turkey and topped with creamy homemade mushroom gravy make a crowd-pleasing dinner.

22

Instant Pot Egg Salad (with an Egg Loaf)

Creamy, traditional Egg Salad Sandwiches—made in an egg loaf in the Instant Pot—make a crunchy, tangy, and satisfying lunch with mayonnaise, sour cream, and fresh chives.

Instant Pot Desserts

23

Pressure Cooker Raspberry Orange Bread Pudding

Bread pudding is a sweet treat that has a place at breakfast or dessert.

24

Pressure Cooker Nutella Rolo Cheesecake

Turn your favorite childhood dandy into a caramel-filled cheesecake.

25

Instant Pot Cheesecake Pops

Instant Pot Cheesecake Bites are the perfect make-ahead holiday treat! Smooth, creamy cheesecake balls dipped into rich milk chocolate and decorated with your favorite toppings.

26

Classic Instant Pot Cheesecake Recipe

A classic pressure cooker cheesecake recipe that you can serve as-is or top with any flavor you'd like!

27

Pumpkin, Caramel, Pecan Cheesecake

This light and creamy pumpkin chesecake is made in the Intant Pot and topped with homemade two-ingredient caramel sauce and buttery pecans.

28

Pressure Cooker Peanut Butter Cup Cheesecake

This easy peanut butter cup cheesecake is made in an Instant Pot and loaded with chocolate, candies and a thick and creamy cream cheese filling.

29

Pressure Cooker / Instant Pot Caramel Pecan Cheesecake

A creamy brown-sugar filling baked on top of a shortbread pecan crust and topped with decadent caramel and toasted pecans.

30

Pressure Cooker Triple Chocolate Layered Cheesecake

What's better than one layer of chocolate? Three, of course!

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Orange Swirl Cheesecake

This stunning cheesecake tastes like a classic creamsicle, in cake form.

32

Pressure Cooker Blue Cheese Cheesecake with Strawberry Spinach Salad and Balsamic Vinaigrette

Cheesecake for dinner, anyone? Try this savory blue cheese cheesecake with a strawberry spinach salad and drizzled with a sweet balsamic vinaigrette.

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Pressure Cooker Robin Egg Mini Cheesecakes

These adorable cheesecakes are served in miniature mason jars and topped with Easter candies.

34

Pressure Cooker Heart Shaped Cheesecake

For Valentine's Day, or any special occasion, make a stunning heart-shaped cheesecake!

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Pressure Cooker Samoa Cheesecake

This caramel and chocolate topped cheesecake tastes like a Girl Scout Cookie!

36

New York Style Cheesecake

This stunning New York Cheesecake is an easy Instant Pot dessert with a caramel and cookie crust and a thick, dense cheesecake filling.

37

Black Forest Cheesecake

A decadent Pressure Cooker Black Forest Cheesecake with a fudgy brownie bottom topped with a creamy smooth cheesecake and served with a sweet, tart cherry compote. 

38

Pressure Cooker Candy Corn Cheesecake

A luscious, easy-to-make Pressure Cooker Candy Corn Cheesecake sweetened with honey. This fun tri-colored Halloween dessert is the perfect Halloween treat. 

39

Layered Strawberry Cheesecake

Layered Instant Pot Strawberry Cheesecake is a classic dessert that's dressed up with white and pink layers and a delicious made-from-scratch strawberry topping that is SO easy to make in your pressure cooker!

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Instant Pot Mini Cheesecake Bites (Silicone Mold Recipe)

Make perfectly sized Instant Pot Cheesecake Bites in a silicone egg mold with a graham cracker crust and cream cheese custard filling for the perfect sweet treat. 

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Instant Pot Lemon Cheesecake

Tangy Instant Pot Lemon Cheesecake with meyer lemons, a shortbread cookie crust and cream cheese filling is a light, fluffy and tart pressure cooker dessert to love. 

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Instant Pot Tropical Mini Cheesecakes

These cute Instant Pot Mini Cheesecakes are a fun tropical dessert made with coconut cookies, a fluffy coconut–cream cheese filling, and a sweet pineapple topping. 

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Peppermint Cheesecake

This festive and sweet Instant Pot Peppermint Cheesecake is our take on the Cheesecake Factory treat perfect for holiday parties.

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Red Velvet Cheesecake

This Red Velvet Cheesecake is an easy Instant Pot recipe made with a stunning red and white swirl on top and a subtle chocolate flavor.

45

Instant Pot Creme Brulee

Creme brulee is a classic custardy dessert topped with a crunchy sugar crust that's always fun to crack through with your spoon!

46

Pressure Cooker Berries and Cream Breakfast Cake

This pretty berry-packed cake tastes like a blueberry muffin.

47

Steamed Carrot Pudding Cake

This steamed cake is served with a glossy and sticky-sweet sauce you won't be able to get enough of.

48

Pressure Cooker Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Bundt Cake

Turn your favorite muffins into a one-pot bundt cake jam-packed with chocolate chips.

49

Instant Pot Apple Crisp

Instant Pot Apple Crisp is packed with cinnamon-spiced apples and topped with a crumbled oatmeal-brown sugar topping.

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Instant Pot Chocolate Cake for Two

 Instant Pot Chocolate Cake for Two is a decadent layered treat with olive oil chocolate cake and cream cheese frosting perfect for a first birthday party. 

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Instant Pot Coconut Bundt Cake

Moist, springy Instant Pot Coconut Bundt Cake is easy to make with boxed cake mix, sour cream, coconut extract, and a buttery coconut glaze.

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