Easy 4th of July Menu and Recipes

This one is great to feed a crowd and doesn't call for many ingredients! It cooks up fall-apart tender and is served on a bun with a smoky-sweet barbecue sauce.

If you love things a little sweeter, this Root Beer Pulled Pork Sandwich recipe makes a big batch of tender pulled pork in a sweet root beer–barbecue sauce.

No need to grill! These homemade Sliced Beef and Cheddar Sandwiches are the upgraded version of your favorite Arby’s classic, with melty cheese sauce, thin-sliced beef, and onion rolls. 

If your grill is busy or you want a small batch, these easy Instant Pot Hamburgers are made with a filling of smoked paprika, diced sweet onion, and garlic.

If you want to serve a fancy, sit-down dinner, this pot roast recipe still cooks up quicker than an oven version!

I’ve adapted one of my 30-minute meals, the Shredded Barbecue Chicken recipe from my cookbook, The Electric Pressure Cooker Cookbook. I often use this chicken for both sandwiches and salads—it’s one I often keep on hand.

These tender Instant Pot Teriyaki Chicken Wings pressure cook in a delicious, homemade teriyaki sauce, then get browned sticky and sweet in your oven with your air fryer lid.

Make saucy and thick chili dog sauce with pinto beans and ground beef in an Instant Pot to top hot dogs or burgers.


This thick and hearty Instant Pot Ground Beef Chili is medium heat and packed with flavor from dried spices, tomatoes, tender beef, and tortilla chips.

Instant Pot Chicken Salad Sandwiches with grapes, pecans and a tangy sour cream-mayonnaise dressing are a classic lunch or dinner any time of year.

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.

This Instant Pot Potato Salad Recipe is so easy, you’ll want to make it all the time! Cook hard-boiled eggs and potatoes together in the pressure cooker for quick, perfectly cooked eggs and potatoes every time. This is the best Instant Pot potato salad recipe!

Crisp on the outside and creamy and fluffy on the inside, Instant Pot / Pressure Cooker Baked Potatoes are one of the best side dish recipes.

Instant Pot Twice Baked Ranch Potatoes are a crowd-pleasing side dish with soft and fluffy baked potatoes topped with cheesy ranch flavor and scallions. 

Instant Pot Amish Macaroni Salad is a creamy pasta side dish recipe with crunchy veggies and a vinegar and mayo dressing. 

Cook these red potatoes quick in the electric pressure cooker, then coat in melted butter, garlic and herbs, and Parmesan cheese, and crisp them to perfection in your oven.

For your next outdoor barbecue, use dried navy beans to make this easy Instant Pot Baked Beans recipe, featuring a classic sticky sauce of molasses, ketchup, and seasonings.

This is the best and creamiest Instant Pot Cauliflower Mash made in one pot with just four ingredients!

Cheesy Hashbrown Casserole in the Instant Pot is quick, easy and topped with a crunchy topping of crushed potato chips and panko bread crumbs.

Creamy, fast, and easy, this Instant Pot / Pressure Cooker Mac and Cheese is one of the best Instant Pot weeknight dinners, and it’s 100% kid and grown-up approved!

Combine this easy, make-ahead Berry Compote with some fresh-cut strawberries and a white dessert like angel food cake or vanilla ice cream for a PERFECT Independence Day dessert.

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.

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.



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.