30 Thanksgiving Recipes You Can Make in an Instant Pot

This is the best turkey recipe for a small Thanksgiving gathering. Always moist and tender, this pressure cooker thanksgiving turkey is simply seasoned with salt, pepper, thyme, celery, and onions. As a result, every bite is full of real turkey flavor.

This herby and garlicky Instant Pot turkey recipe adds extra savory flavors to your dinner. Plus, it makes a fantastic gravy!

To bring extra brightness and a hint of spice to this classic Thanksgiving entrée, cook your turkey breast in zesty orange juice with plenty of paprika and garlic.

If you make just one pressure cooker Thanksgiving recipe this year, let it be mashed potatoes. No boiling over, no pot watching, no steamy kitchen. My Pressure Cooker Creamy Mashed Potatoes are the only way I make potatoes for my family. Tip: use a ricer for smooth, creamy potatoes every time.

Plus, if you’re making multiple dishes in your pressure cooker on turkey day, you can make the potatoes ahead of time. Transfer the cooked dish to a crockpot set to Warm and pour a little milk on top. Stir occasionally to ensure they don’t dry out.

Whether you call it "dressing" or "stuffing," this essential Thanksgiving dish is so easy to make in the pressure cooker. My family’s favorite stuffing recipe is a classic white-bread stuffing. Plus, making Instant Pot stuffing in a bundt pan also means more crispy edges––everyone’s favorite part! 

Whatever you do, don’t skip toasting your bread. It helps the bread absorb moisture without becoming mushy.

This easy Instant Pot Cornbread Dressing recipe has sweet and savory flavors from apples, onions, celery, fresh herbs, and day-old cornbread.

Make Instant Pot Green Beans with a cheesy parmesan-breadcrumb topping for a family-favorite side dish perfect for both weeknights and special occasions!

A 20-minute side dish recipe, Instant Pot Carrots feature crisp-tender veggies in a rich butter-maple glaze, topped with crunchy pepitas.

People seem to either love 'em or hate 'em, and everyone seems to have a different spin on them. My family's favorite Sweet Potato Casserole recipe features a sweet, crunchy brown sugar pecan topping. (If you're a marshmallow topper, sub the pecan topping for 2 to 3 cups of mini marshmallows and broil until the marshmallows are golden brown.)

For a healthier spin on the classic casserole, this recipe has the same buttery pecan crunch on top without any added sugar.

Put your bundt pan to use for another classic turkey day recipe: moist, dense cornbread. You can serve it as-is, or make a loaf a day or two ahead of time and turn it into stuffing.

This Instant Pot Sausage and Potato Soup has a savory tomato broth with russet potatoes, garlic and bell pepper for a warming fall dinner. 

Celebrate seasonal fall produce by adding this hearty and healthy grain salad on your holiday menu.

This creamy cauliflower mash is a healthier and pillowy-soft substitute for mashed potatoes, complete with your favorite savory and crunchy toppings.

Not every Thanksgiving sweet potato recipe has to be sweet! These creamy and fluffy mashed sweet potatoes go the savory route thanks to fresh herbs and parmesan.

Thanksgiving or not, this is one of our favorite Instant Pot recipes. Crispy bacon adds crunch to this silky, cheesy pasta dish that adds heartiness to any meal. 

This classic Thanksgiving dish is a must-have for my husband. Made in a bundt pan with fresh berries, cranberry jelly can also double as a stunning centerpiece. Plus it’s way better than the canned stuff!

This cranberry sauce recipe is my favorite way to make cranberries. It's a little nontraditional, but the sauce strikes the perfect balance of tart and sweet.

This sweet and savory appetizer is “baked” in an electric pressure cooker. A gooey, cheesy center and sweet-tart fruit topping makes the ideal pre-dinner snack.

Treat guests to homemade apple cider flavored with fresh cranberries, real cinnamon sticks, and ripe apples.

This recipe features a classic pumpkin pie filling with crumbly Pecan Sandies cookie crust. The creamy custard center cooks perfectly in the moist Instant Pot environment.

This easy-to-make Pressure Cooker / Instant Pot Pumpkin Spice Baked French Toast is a rich, decadent way to start a fall morning!

Make a fantastic, if less traditional, pumpkin dessert for your Thanksgiving table with a moist and fluffy Instant Pot cheesecake.

Speaking of less traditional, this one might sound surprising in a round-up of the best Thanksgiving recipes. But give it a try: key lime pie is an excellent way to bring more brightness and tart flavor to your holiday table. Balanced out, of course, with sweet whipped cream.

It’s hard to resist this all-American dessert made with seasonal fruit and a crunchy oat crumble topping.

If you’re celebrating a smaller Thanksgiving this year, then individual creme brulees might be the perfect festive way to end your meal. They’re creamy, decadent and packed with real pumpkin flavor.

After the big feast, don't throw away the turkey carcass! Use it to make flavor-packed broth for soup, sauces and more.

This is one of my favorite ways to use leftovers. Savory broth, tender turkey meat, and springy noodles make the perfect day-after lunch or dinner.

Swap out chicken for turkey in this creamy soup recipe perfect for a chilly late November day. Plus, its ready in under 30 minutes!)

Stir cooked, leftover turkey into this pressure cooker chili recipe to enjoy Thanksgiving flavors in a totally new way.