Welcome to the Instant Pot Recipes area of Happy Mothering.
We have a wide variety of recipes, from quick and easy to complex. Regardless, each and every Instant Pot recipe is delicious.
Our top 5 most popular Instant Pot Recipes are:
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Chicken stock is one of the easiest kitchen basics to make at home in your Instant Pot. All you need are chicken bones, water, sea salt and apple cider vinegar to make your own pressure-cooked stock. Follow this simple recipe […]
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Discover how to make smooth, flavorful Instant Pot apple butter with just a few simple ingredients and steps, perfect for spreading on warm biscuits or enhancing your favorite desserts. Homemade apple butter has never been easier than with this Instant
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This post contains affiliate links. Please read full disclosure. The right Instant Pot accessories can enhance your pressure-cooking experience, increase versatility and make it easier to transport, store and customize your dishes. This post explains the best accessories for the
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If you’ve just received a new Instant Pot electric pressure cooker, congratulations! You’re about to enter a world of cooking that’s both fast and easy. This 101 guide will teach you how to use an Instant Pot in a few
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This post contains affiliate links. Please read full disclosure. New to pressure cooking and want to understand all of the Instant Pot terminology and acronyms you see and hear? This guide will explain the terms you need to know to
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My Instant Pot Broccoli Cheddar Soup recipe is the perfect comfort food. It has a fresh yet cheesy flavor that the whole family loves. Classic broccoli cheddar soup has always been one of my favorite soups. However, it can take
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If your family enjoy Indian food, they’ll love this easy Instant Pot Butter Chicken recipe! The buttery tomato sauce infuses into the tender chicken for so much flavor! Every time we go to an Indian restaurant, I love trying a
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Instant Pot Steel Cut Oats are easy to make and come out perfect every single time. Toss the ingredients in the pot while you get ready on busy mornings and you’ll have a hearty breakfast ready for you. I’ve always
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This easy Instant Pot Lentils recipe uses simple ingredients for tender lentils that can be flavored many different ways and enjoyed as part of a meatless meal. I have always cooked lentils on the stove top. And, while the cooking
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My easy Instant Pot Whole Chicken recipe can be made in a fraction of the time it takes to cook a whole rotisserie chicken. And it even has crispy chicken skin! My whole family enjoys eating roast chicken for dinner.
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The easiest way to make homemade applesauce is in an Instant Pot electric pressure cooker. The process is incredibly fast, and the result is always delicious. During apple season, we have an abundance of apples to eat and cook with
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Making grits in the Instant Pot is faster and easier than the traditional method of making them on the stove top. One of my favorite things about this simple method is that they come out perfect every single time. While
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Instant Pot Cheesecake is one of the most popular desserts that can be made in a pressure cooker. My easy recipe is gluten free, rich, creamy and comes out perfect every time. New York style cheesecake has always been one
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My favorite way to make gluten free pasta is in the Instant Pot. It’s easy, full of flavor and comes out perfect every single time. One of the reasons I love making gluten pasta in my Instant Pot is because
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Instant Pot Egg Roll in a Bowl is a delicious one-pot meal that’s perfect for busy weeknights because the recipe is so quick and easy to make. If you haven’t tried it yet, Egg Roll in a Bowl is essentially
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Instant Pot Crack Chicken is an easy dinner recipe made with simple ingredients. It will become a family favorite meal the very first time you make it. Crack chicken is one of the most popular recipes to make in a
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You can make the best Corned Beef in your Instant Pot in a fraction of the time it takes to make it in a slow cooker. This easy recipe makes a quick and delicious dinner for St. Patrick’s Day. Corned
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Making Blueberry Jam in the Instant Pot is the easiest and most hands-off way to make fresh tasting homemade jam. If you’ve been intimidated to try making your own jams, you’ll be pleasantly surprised by how amazing this quick version
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Making flavorful Instant Pot Chicken Noodle Soup with gluten free noodles is easier than you might think! This gluten free Chicken Noodle Soup made in the Instant Pot will quickly become a favorite meal for the whole family. It’s full
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My recipe for Instant Pot Hummus is easy to make and full of authentic flavors. You’ll never want the extra cost of buying it at the store after making it at home. The main ingredient in traditional hummus is cooked
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The Instant Pot has made it so easy to make delicious soups like homemade split pea soup in a fraction of the time that they would need to simmer on the stovetop. My easy Instant Pot Split Pea Soup recipe
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Known for being a lucky New Year food, this Instant Pot Black Eyed Peas recipe makes the perfect New Year’s Day main course! If you’re looking for the best way to make Black Eye Peas in your Instant Pot, this
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Making mashed potatoes in the Instant Pot is my absolute favorite way to make them. It’s so easy and the potatoes always come out extra fluffy and creamy! I use the no drain method for my Instant Pot Mashed Potatoes.
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Instant Pot Carne Asada makes a great dinner on Taco Tuesday or any night you’re craving Mexican food! Your whole family will love this easy recipe after trying it for the first time. Our marinade uses simple ingredients, is super
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My family enjoys comfort food year-round, not just during cold weather. This Instant Pot Potato Leek Soup is a simple recipe that comes together quickly. It’s smooth, has a creamy texture and mild flavor, so it’s kid and adult-friendly. Best
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Not only is it a quick and easy way, but Instant Pot Artichokes literally melt in your mouth! And the flavor and texture is really amazing too. Steamed and baked artichokes are quite popular (and tasty), but did you know
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Making Instant Pot Chicken Breast is quick and easy if you have the right recipe. Plus it comes out juicy and tender every single time, making it a family favorite dinner choice for busy nights. Whether it’s for an entrée
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Instant Pot Gluten Free Mac and Cheese is an easy, kid-friendly side dish that can be prepared quickly for any meal. Mac and cheese isn’t particularly hard to make on the stove top, but it’s even easier in the Instant
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Instead of ordering Chinese takeout, make this quick and easy Instant Pot Mongolian Beef and Broccoli recipe. It’s incredibly easy to make and tastes better than anything you can order from a restaurant. Mongolian Beef is a classic Chinese dish.
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Instant Pot Barbacoa Beef makes the best street tacos! This authentic Mexican beef recipe is easy to make and pairs well with a variety of toppings. Traditionally, barbacoa is made from beef cheek meat. However, beef cheeks are not something
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Making Spanish Rice on the stove top can be challenging for many people. Fortunately, my Instant Pot Spanish Rice recipe makes it incredibly easy to make flavorful rice that comes out perfect every single time. Every time we make Mexican
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After making rice in the Instant Pot, I put my rice cooker away. This handy, dandy kitchen gadget has so many amazing uses… and one of my favorites is making Instant Pot Rice. All of the rice I pressure cook
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Making beans in the Instant Pot is the fastest and easiest way to get them on the table. Follow our cooking process for perfect beans every time. If you’re new to pressure cooking dry beans, you’ll find everything you need
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Learn how to make the best Instant Pot Pinto Beans with Mexican flavors. This side dish is easy to make and incredibly flavorful. Pinto beans are a classic side dish to serve with Mexican food. They can take forever to
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My Instant Pot Black Beans recipe is full of Mexican flavors and makes a great side dish. Plus, it’s quick and easy to pressure cook black beans compared to boiling water on the stove top. Get perfectly cooked black beans
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Instant Pot Chicken Burrito Bowls are one of my favorite one-pot meals that can be made in about 30 minutes. My Instant Pot Burrito Bowl recipe combines simple ingredients like boneless skinless chicken breasts and white rice with Mexican spices
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My Instant Pot Butternut Squash Soup recipe is quick and easy to make. It uses simple ingredients for a flavorful soup kids of all ages love. This pressure cooker soup recipe uses basic ingredients like butternut squash, chicken stock, onions
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Instant Pot Jambalaya is an easy pressure cooker rice dish that’s full of flavor. It’s one of my favorite recipes to make on a busy weeknight. This one-pot meal has all the usual ingredients of traditional jambalaya like tender chicken
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Making my Instant Pot Chicken Fried Rice recipe is faster and easier than ordering takeout from local Chinese restaurants. And it tastes just as good! This kid-friendly pressure cooker dinner recipe is perfect for busy weeknights when you don’t have
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Follow my fail-proof recipe for making Instant Pot Jasmine Rice and you’ll never make it any other way… not even in a rice cooker! Perfectly cooked rice seems to be a hot topic in the Instant Pot community. From mushy
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Making Instant Pot Basmati Rice is quick and easy. Unlike jasmine rice, basmati rice doesn’t need to be rinsed, making it a great side dish for busy nights. If you’ve been struggling to get the water to rice ratio right
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Baked beans are a classic side dish to bring to a summer BBQ or pot luck. My easy recipe will show you how to make the best Instant Pot Baked Beans. Making baked beans can be a long and tedious
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This is the best gluten free meatloaf you’ll ever make. It’s a classic recipe I’ve been perfecting for years and can be made in the oven or Instant Pot! It’s super easy to make the gluten free version of my
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Instant Pot Egg Bites are a delicious make-ahead breakfast that you can customize with your favorite filling. Learn how to make your own egg bites the easy way to simplify busy mornings. Egg Bites are essentially mini egg frittatas. They
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Instant Pot Refried Beans have the perfect consistency and cook in a fraction of the time as boiling beans on the stove top. Best of all, there’s no need to soak dry beans when you pressure cook them! Mexican refried
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Did you know the Instant Pot Ultra can make sous vide recipes? These Instant Pot Steak Fajitas with melt in your mouth, yet they’re full of amazing flavor. I absolutely love eating fajitas. However, they are so messy to make
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Are you looking for the best healthy Instant Pot soup recipe? Our easy and flavorful Spicy Instant Pot Bean Soup can be made in one hour in your pressure cooker! It’s so easy to make nourishing homemade soup in the
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This post contains affiliate links. Please see full disclose. Learn how to troubleshoot the most common Instant Pot mistakes so you can be successful with your favorite pressure cooker recipes from the start! Instant Pots have become incredibly popular in
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Learn how to convert slow cooker recipes for the Instant Pot with our simple tips and tricks. Get your favorite recipes on the table faster by making a few easy adjustments. We all love the convenience of our slow cookers. You
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Learn easy tips for using your Instant Pot to make recipes you didn’t know you could with the different functions of this amazing electric pressure cooker. The Instant Pot is the latest kitchen craze. I sure have become dependent upon
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Learn how to make the best Instant Pot Corn on the Cob with simple ingredients in my easy side dish recipe. You’ll never make fresh corn another way! Growing up, I loved grilling corn in the backyard during the hot
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Learn how to make the best Instant Pot Vegetarian Chili in this easy recipe. It’s a delicious gluten free pressure cooker dinner recipe to make on busy nights. My Instant Pot has been a serious lifesaver on those busy nights.
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Learn how to make Instant Pot Vegetables in this easy side dish recipe. Cook Brussels sprouts, sweet potatoes, turnips and carrots to perfect tenderness. There is nothing like waiting until the last minute to decide what you’re having for dinner,
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Learn how to make the best Shrimp Scampi in your Instant Pot! It’s fast and easy to make a restaurant quality dinner for your family. Did you know that you can cook shrimp in the Instant Pot too? It makes
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Our semi-homemade Cream of Tomato soup recipe is an easy and delicious alternative to canned soups. You know how there are some flavors that just bring you back to your childhood? Cream of Tomato soup is one of those flavors
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If you love loaded baked potato soup, but you’re on a lower carb diet, this Instant Pot Creamy Cauliflower Soup recipe really hits the spot! After making this creamy cauliflower soup in a pressure cooker, I’m asking myself – why
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