These Instant Pot Holiday Recipes are perfect for Thanksgiving and Christmas! These festive mains, sides and desserts will please everyone.
Instant Pot Holiday Recipes
Whenever I’m hosting during the holiday season, I always pull out my trusty Instant Pot. It’s not just for cooking side dishes, though! You can use it to make mains and desserts as well. I rounded up my favourite recipes for every holiday that come together in the Instant Pot. These festive recipes are great for gatherings both small and large. Trust me, you’ll never have a holiday dinner without the Instant Pot again!
Main Dishes
Want to impress everyone at the table? Serve one of these delicious mains! Choose from a classic turkey breast to stuffed squash and everything in between.
Instant Pot Turkey Breast
35 minutes
This is the Juiciest Instant Pot Turkey Breast! You can make gravy from the drippings right in the same pot in 30 minutes.
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Calories: 358kcal | Carbohydrates: 6g | Protein: 46g | Fat: 18g | Saturated Fat: 6g | Cholesterol: 129mg | Sodium: 878mg | Potassium: 128mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 559IU | Vitamin C: 9mg | Calcium: 10mg | Iron: 1mg
Instant Pot Whole Chicken
45 minutes
This is the Easiest Instant Pot Whole Chicken ever! The spice rub is super flavourful and you can cook the veggies at the same time.
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Calories: 417kcal | Carbohydrates: 19g | Protein: 29g | Fat: 25g | Saturated Fat: 7g | Cholesterol: 109mg | Sodium: 152mg | Potassium: 751mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 5g | Vitamin A: 8993IU | Vitamin C: 19mg | Calcium: 51mg | Iron: 2mg
Easy Instant Pot Pot Roast {Tender + Juicy}
55 minutes
This Easy Instant Pot Pot Roast is comfort food at its best. The tender and juicy beef melts in your mouth with yummy potatoes and carrots.
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Calories: 342kcal | Carbohydrates: 21g | Protein: 25g | Fat: 17g | Saturated Fat: 6g | Cholesterol: 78mg | Sodium: 602mg | Potassium: 945mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 5128IU | Vitamin C: 15mg | Calcium: 72mg | Iron: 6mg
Instant Pot Beef Tips {Ultra Tender}
40 minutes
These Instant Pot Beef Tips are super tender and covered in a rich, flavourful gravy. Serve over mashed potatoes for a complete meal.
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Calories: 402kcal | Carbohydrates: 38g | Protein: 19g | Fat: 18g | Saturated Fat: 6g | Cholesterol: 54mg | Sodium: 570mg | Potassium: 952mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin C: 34mg | Calcium: 46mg | Iron: 3mg
Instant Pot Corned Beef {With Cabbage + Potatoes}
1 hour 35 minutes
This Instant Pot Corned Beef is so easy – make it a complete meal with a side of cabbage, potatoes and carrots or slice it up for sandwiches!
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Calories: 590kcal | Carbohydrates: 32g | Protein: 38g | Fat: 34g | Saturated Fat: 11g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 16g | Cholesterol: 122mg | Sodium: 2852mg | Potassium: 1539mg | Fiber: 8g | Sugar: 10g | Vitamin A: 12840IU | Vitamin C: 139mg | Calcium: 128mg | Iron: 6mg
Instant Pot Pork Chops {+ Mushroom Gravy}
50 minutes
These easy Instant Pot Pork Chops are so juicy with a delicious mushroom gravy – add some mashed potatoes and they're perfect for meal prep!
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Calories: 495kcal | Carbohydrates: 11g | Protein: 53g | Fat: 26g | Saturated Fat: 9g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 6g | Monounsaturated Fat: 9g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 162mg | Sodium: 1145mg | Potassium: 1167mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 133IU | Vitamin C: 4mg | Calcium: 49mg | Iron: 2mg
Instant Pot Acorn Squash {Stuffed Acorn Squash}
45 minutes
This Instant Pot Acorn Squash is stuffed with turkey sausage, red pepper, red onion and kale for a healthy and festive fall dinner idea!
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Calories: 283kcal | Carbohydrates: 30g | Protein: 30g | Fat: 6g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 62mg | Sodium: 79mg | Potassium: 1309mg | Fiber: 5g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 3425IU | Vitamin C: 84.6mg | Calcium: 130mg | Iron: 3.2mg
Instant Pot Stuffed Butternut Squash
30 minutes
The Instant Pot Stuffed Butternut Squash is an easy vegetarian dish – it’s filled with kale, quinoa, goat cheese and a balsamic vinaigrette.
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Calories: 546kcal | Carbohydrates: 92g | Protein: 16g | Fat: 17g | Saturated Fat: 6g | Cholesterol: 13mg | Sodium: 223mg | Potassium: 1720mg | Fiber: 13g | Sugar: 23g | Vitamin A: 43015IU | Vitamin C: 98.8mg | Calcium: 278mg | Iron: 6.1mg
Sides
No holiday spread would be complete without a few sides. Free up the oven and use the Instant Pot to make any of these side dishes!
Instant Pot Mashed Potatoes {Super Creamy}
20 minutes
These Instant Pot Mashed Potatoes are the creamiest, most delicious mashed potatoes you'll ever eat – and they're ready in just 20 minutes!
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Calories: 179kcal | Carbohydrates: 22g | Protein: 5g | Fat: 8g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Cholesterol: 25mg | Sodium: 384mg | Potassium: 722mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 297IU | Vitamin C: 19mg | Calcium: 70mg | Iron: 6mg
Instant Pot Steamed Vegetables {Quick + Easy}
15 minutes
These Instant Pot Steamed Vegetables are super easy to make and a foolproof method that will give you the perfect veggies every time.
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Calories: 117kcal | Carbohydrates: 23g | Protein: 7g | Fat: 1g | Sodium: 118mg | Potassium: 1133mg | Fiber: 8g | Sugar: 8g | Vitamin A: 7035IU | Vitamin C: 299.2mg | Calcium: 116mg | Iron: 2.1mg
Creamy Instant Pot Scalloped Potatoes
45 minutes
These Instant Pot Scalloped Potatoes are super cheesy, creamy and delicious – all you need is a cake pan to cook this easy holiday side dish!
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Calories: 182kcal | Carbohydrates: 20g | Protein: 7g | Fat: 9g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Cholesterol: 26mg | Sodium: 279mg | Potassium: 432mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 280IU | Vitamin C: 18mg | Calcium: 150mg | Iron: 1mg
Lemon Herb Instant Pot Green Beans
25 minutes
This is the easiest way to make perfect Instant Pot Green Beans every time – they're tender-crisp, seasoned with lemon, garlic and herbs.
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Calories: 69kcal | Carbohydrates: 9g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 4g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3g | Sodium: 9mg | Potassium: 254mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 822IU | Vitamin C: 18mg | Calcium: 48mg | Iron: 1mg
Instant Pot Carrots with Brown Sugar Glaze
20 minutes
These Instant Pot Carrots are made with a super delicious, easy brown sugar and butter glaze – they're an easy side & cook in just 2 minutes!
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Calories: 108kcal | Carbohydrates: 14g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 6g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 15mg | Sodium: 132mg | Potassium: 369mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 8g | Vitamin A: 19119IU | Vitamin C: 7mg | Calcium: 43mg | Iron: 1mg
Instant Pot Mashed Sweet Potatoes
30 minutes
These Instant Pot Mashed Sweet Potatoes are so easy and are the perfect healthy side dish mixed with herbs, butter and sour cream.
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Calories: 273kcal | Carbohydrates: 52g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 6g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Cholesterol: 15mg | Sodium: 471mg | Potassium: 880mg | Fiber: 8g | Sugar: 11g | Vitamin A: 36355IU | Vitamin C: 6mg | Calcium: 92mg | Iron: 2mg
Instant Pot Cauliflower {Perfect Every Time}
15 minutes
This Instant Pot Cauliflower turns out perfectly every time – it only cooks for 1 minute! You’ll love the garlic-parmesan seasoning.
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Calories: 111kcal | Carbohydrates: 8g | Protein: 7g | Fat: 7g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Cholesterol: 16mg | Sodium: 562mg | Potassium: 441mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 186IU | Vitamin C: 71mg | Calcium: 180mg | Iron: 1mg
Instant Pot Brussels Sprouts
20 minutes
These Instant Pot Brussels Sprouts turn out perfectly every time. They’re ready in just 1 minute, with lemon, garlic and parmesan seasoning.
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Calories: 156kcal | Carbohydrates: 16g | Protein: 10g | Fat: 7g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Cholesterol: 9mg | Sodium: 247mg | Potassium: 696mg | Fiber: 7g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 1425IU | Vitamin C: 151mg | Calcium: 222mg | Iron: 3mg
Perfect Instant Pot Asparagus {Tender-Crisp}
20 minutes
This Instant Pot Asparagus turns out perfectly tender-crisp every time, made with a delicious lemon, garlic and parmesan seasoning.
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Calories: 74kcal | Carbohydrates: 6g | Protein: 5g | Fat: 4g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 4mg | Sodium: 289mg | Potassium: 305mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 1211IU | Vitamin C: 10mg | Calcium: 102mg | Iron: 3mg
Instant Pot Beets {+ Beet Salad}
30 minutes
This is the easiest way to make Instant Pot Beets – add them to the best ever beet, arugula, goat cheese and candied walnut salad!
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Calories: 339kcal | Carbohydrates: 21g | Protein: 10g | Fat: 26g | Saturated Fat: 8g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 8g | Monounsaturated Fat: 9g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 21mg | Sodium: 247mg | Potassium: 433mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 16g | Vitamin A: 888IU | Vitamin C: 7mg | Calcium: 107mg | Iron: 2mg
Easy Instant Pot Cabbage and Bacon
20 minutes
This Easy Instant Pot Cabbage and Bacon is the ultimate side dish that’s ready in less than 20 minutes and made healthier with turkey bacon!
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Calories: 34kcal | Carbohydrates: 6g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 1g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 1mg | Sodium: 162mg | Potassium: 190mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 92IU | Vitamin C: 37mg | Calcium: 40mg | Iron: 1mg
Desserts
You can’t forget about dessert! These desserts are the perfect way to end a holiday feast.
Healthier Instant Pot Cheesecake
2 hours
Instant Pot Cheesecake is SO easy to make in the pressure cooker with a springform pan. This recipe is made healthier with Greek yogurt!
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Calories: 161kcal | Carbohydrates: 18g | Protein: 5g | Fat: 8g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 62mg | Sodium: 199mg | Potassium: 116mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 14g | Vitamin A: 304IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 61mg | Iron: 1mg
Instant Pot Apple Crisp
30 minutes
This Instant Pot Apple Crisp is a delicious and classic fall dessert made easy in your pressure cooker – the apples are so tender!
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Calories: 289kcal | Carbohydrates: 65g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 3g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 3mg | Sodium: 26mg | Potassium: 271mg | Fiber: 6g | Sugar: 38g | Vitamin A: 111IU | Vitamin C: 8mg | Calcium: 43mg | Iron: 2mg
Instant Pot Rice Pudding {Thick + Creamy}
30 minutes
This Instant Pot Rice Pudding is a deliciously creamy and easy dessert! All you need is white rice, milk, sugar and vanilla.
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Calories: 205kcal | Carbohydrates: 34g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 5g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Cholesterol: 55mg | Sodium: 31mg | Potassium: 112mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 16g | Vitamin A: 164IU | Calcium: 81mg | Iron: 1mg
Instant Pot Applesauce {Quick + Easy}
40 minutes
This Instant Pot Applesauce is the perfect way to use up apples if you bought too many – plus it'll make your home smell amazing!
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Calories: 84kcal | Carbohydrates: 19g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 2g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 4mg | Sodium: 14mg | Potassium: 148mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 14g | Vitamin A: 118IU | Vitamin C: 7mg | Calcium: 11mg | Iron: 1mg
Heavenly Instant Pot Creme Brulee via Amy + Jacky
Melt-in-your-Mouth Creme Brulee with 5 simple ingredients! Heavenly smooth, divinely tasting cream with crackable caramel. A satisfying taste of heaven – so dangerously good!
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Easy Instant Pot Lava Cake via Piping Pot Curry
Easy Instant Pot Lava Cake takes just 20 minutes to make & is a chocolate lovers dream – rich, decadent, with the gooey molten chocolate!
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