Thank you to Fissler for sponsoring this recipe that shows you how to make the best homemade garlic mashed potatoes. Learn how to make the best garlic mashed potatoes in your Fissler Souspreme Multi Pot or other electric pressure cooker in this easy side dish recipe. Tips for Making the Best Mashed Potatoes I’ve been […]
Instant Pot
Welcome to the Instant Pot Recipe 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:
- Mongolian Beef & Broccoli
- Carne Asada Street Tacos
- 3 Instant Pot Bean Recipes: Refried Beans, 13 Bean Soup + Baked Beans
- Creamy Cauliflower Soup
- Instant Pot Artichokes
Below you'll find a ton of Instant Pot recipes and some post specifically with tips and tricks for your Instant Pot.
Instant Pot Mongolian Beef & Broccoli
This post contains paid and/or affiliate links. Read full disclosure.
This is a quick and easy Instant Pot Mongolian Beef & Broccoli recipe. Everyone in the family loves the flavor of this awesome dinner, and it’s part of our regular dinner rotation. I hope your family enjoys this recipe as much as ours. This Instant Pot Mongolian Beef & Broccoli recipe is easy to make […]
Instant Pot Chicken Breasts
This post contains paid and/or affiliate links. Read full disclosure.
Making chicken breasts in the Instant Pot is an easy way to get dinner on the table fast. With our simple recipe, you can easily customize the flavor of your chicken breasts to your family’s tastes. Learn how to make juicy chicken breasts with this easy Instant Pot recipe. Instant Pot Chicken Breast Tips I […]
Instant Pot Ginger Peach Iced Tea
This post contains paid and/or affiliate links. Read full disclosure.
The Instant Pot makes brewing tea so fast and easy! Learn how to make the best Ginger Peach Iced Tea in 30 minutes in your favorite pressure cooker! I loved making sun tea when I was a kid, but now that I’m an adult, I’m all about time savings. Time is limited and valuable, so […]
Instant Pot Maple Blueberry Compote
This post contains paid and/or affiliate links. Read full disclosure.
Looking for a way to use up those fresh blueberries? This Instant Pot Maple Blueberry Compote makes a great dessert or breakfast topping, but without white sugar! I love making fresh fruit creations. I started really getting into it when we spent time in Uruguay. Now that I have an Instant Pot, I get to […]
Instant Pot Barbacoa Street Tacos Recipe
This post contains paid and/or affiliate links. Read full disclosure.
If you frequent Chipotle, you’ll love this simple Instant Pot Barbacoa Street Tacos recipe. This tasty authentic Mexican beef dinner is easy to make and pairs well with a variety of toppings. I have said it before, but I’ll say it again. Mexican food runs deep in my veins. It was such an important part […]
Gluten Free Instant Pot Breakfast Strata
This post contains paid and/or affiliate links. Read full disclosure.
Are you looking for recipes for gluten free breakfast casseroles? Get our easy recipe for Instant Pot Breakfast Strata casserole with bacon, caramelized onion, asparagus and cheese. While I use my Instant Pot nearly every day for some portion of dinner preparation, I had never used it to make breakfast before. I had some leftover […]
How to Make Instant Pot Sous Vide Steak Fajitas
This post contains paid and/or affiliate links. Read full disclosure.
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 at home even though they’re delicious homemade, so we’ll often order them on the rare […]
How to Make Gluten Free Meatloaf in the Instant Pot
This post contains paid and/or affiliate links. Read full disclosure.
Our gluten free Instant Pot meatloaf recipe is healthy and easy to make, even if you’re new to pressure cooking and short on time. Meatloaf is one of my family’s favorite meals to eat during the colder months because the oven heats up the house nicely. However, with warmer weather here to stay for the […]
How to Make Indian Curry in the Instant Pot
This post contains paid and/or affiliate links. Read full disclosure.
Learn how to make the best Vegetable Curry recipe in the Instant Pot. It’s quick and easy way to get a simple and healthy dinner on the table fast. By no means could you call my family vegetarians. While we do eat a plant-heavy diet, we also enjoy eating quality meats like grassfed beef, organic […]
The Best Instant Pot Potato Leek Soup
This post contains paid and/or affiliate links. Read full disclosure.
Are you looking for the best Instant Pot Potato Leek Soup to make for your family? Our recipe is full of flavor and it’s easy to prepare in only 45 minutes. Once you start making soup in the Instant Pot, you’ll never go back. Don’t get me wrong, I love making soup in the slow […]
Spicy Instant Pot Bean Soup in One Hour
This post contains paid and/or affiliate links. Read full disclosure.
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! During busy weeks, it can be extremely hard to keep a healthy meal on the table for my family. I really don’t know what I’d […]
How to Make White Chicken Chili
This post contains paid and/or affiliate links. Read full disclosure.
Learn how to make the best white chicken chili with canned beans. This easy recipe can be prepared in a little over an hour, making it a great weeknight dinner idea! Now that Fall has arrived and is in full swing, I’m all about Fall comfort foods – and white chicken chili is one of […]
10 Common Instant Pot Mistakes to Avoid
This post contains paid and/or affiliate links. Read full disclosure.
Learn the most common Instant Pot mistakes to avoid as a new user so you can be successful with your favorite recipes from the start! At first glance, your Instant Pot can be pretty overwhelming. Maybe you haven’t even unboxed your new Instant Pot, or you’re just plain intimidated by it. There are a number […]
How to Convert Slow Cooker Recipes for the Instant Pot
This post contains paid and/or affiliate links. Read full disclosure.
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 just pop your food into the crockpot and then wait while it does all the […]
10 Things You Didn’t Know Your Instant Pot Could Do
This post contains paid and/or affiliate links. Read full disclosure.
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 mine! If you haven’t fallen in love with the Instant Pot yet, it’s a simple all-in-one […]
12 Freezer Friendly Instant Pot Meals That Will Save Your Night
This post contains paid and/or affiliate links. Read full disclosure.
Do you struggle with meal planning? Have you tried freezer meals? These 12 freezer friendly Instant Pot meals will save you time after time! I’ve never been a huge fan of preparing freezer meals. As much as it sounds so convenient and time saving, there always seems to be too much planning and foresight required. […]
Easy Instant Pot Corn on the Cob
This post contains paid and/or affiliate links. Read full disclosure.
Learn how to make the best Instant Pot Corn on the Cob in our easy side dish recipe. You’ll never make fresh corn another way! Growing up, we always boiled the corn on the cob when the grill was in use. It definitely tastes great that way, but it takes so long for water to […]
Instant Pot Broccoli Cheese Soup with Chicken
This post contains paid and/or affiliate links. Read full disclosure.
Are you looking for the best Instant Pot soup recipes? This homemade Instant Pot Broccoli Cheese Soup recipe is delicious, creamy and easy to make! One of my favorite things to make in my Instant Pot is, by far, soup. All sorts of soup. What would take hours to make on the stove takes mere […]
Instant Pot Vegetarian Chili
This post contains paid and/or affiliate links. Read full disclosure.
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. I love how you can just toss everything in, press a button and have a […]
How to Make Instant Pot Vegetables
This post contains paid and/or affiliate links. Read full disclosure.
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, is there? I do it far too often lately, which is why I couldn’t live […]
Instant Pot Mac and Cheese
This post contains paid and/or affiliate links. Read full disclosure.
Learn how to make the best creamy Instant Pot Mac and Cheese in our easy pressure cooker recipe. You can use gluten free elbow noodles to make a healthy side dish kids love. Mac and cheese is a staple of the diet of many kids around the country. We get Annie’s Organic Mac and Cheese […]
Quick & Easy Instant Pot Carne Asada Street Tacos
This post contains paid and/or affiliate links. Read full disclosure.
Do you love carne asada? Learn how to make Instant Pot carne asada with a quick and easy method. It has a great flavor that’s perfect for street tacos! Carne Asada is one of my favorite things to order at Mexican restaurants and taco shops. If cooked properly, it’s tender and full of flavor. I […]
Instant Pot Shrimp Scampi Recipe
This post contains paid and/or affiliate links. Read full disclosure.
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 it even quicker than cooking it on the stovetop and it comes out delicious. Have […]
Easy Instant Pot Artichokes Recipe
This post contains paid and/or affiliate links. Read full disclosure.
Learn how to make Instant Pot Artichokes that literally melt in your mouth in this easy pressure cooker recipe. Artichokes are one of my favorite vegetables, without a doubt When I first started making artichokes, I would steam them. Now that the girls are older, though, I can’t fit 4 whole artichokes in my steamer. […]
Instant Pot Spanish Rice Recipe
This post contains paid and/or affiliate links. Read full disclosure.
Learn how to make the best Instant Pot Spanish Rice in this easy Mexican side dish recipe. Spanish rice is the perfect side dish for most Mexican food meals. It’s not easy to get Spanish Rice right on the stove top, but it’s incredibly easy to make in the Instant Pot. Every time we make […]
Quick & Easy Egg Drop Soup Recipe
This post contains paid and/or affiliate links. Read full disclosure.
Have you been wondering how to make egg drop soup? Our easy egg drop soup recipe makes the best healthy lunch with authentic Chinese flavor. As winter starts to set in, the days have gotten colder and colder. This time of year, I always crave soup. It’s warm, nourishing and hydrating. All things that are […]
3 Instant Pot Bean Recipes: Refried Beans, 13 Bean Soup + Baked Beans
This post contains paid and/or affiliate links. Read full disclosure.
Looking for some great Instant Pot bean recipes? Give these Refried Beans, 13 Bean Soup and Baked Beans recipes a try in your Instant Pot! One of the reasons so many people turn to canned beans rather than cooking dried beans is because it takes so long to cook dried beans! Fortunately for me, I […]
How to Make Instant Pot Rice Recipes: Jambalaya, Fried Rice & Mexican Rice
This post contains paid and/or affiliate links. Read full disclosure.
Learn how to make Instant Pot rice 3 ways: Jambalaya, Fried Rice and Mexican Rice. Serve these gluten free recipes as a side or main dish. If you’re looking for Instant Pot Rice Recipes, you’ve come to the right place! We have 3 for you today: Instant Pot Jambalaya, Instant Pot Fried Rice and Instant […]
Semi-Homemade Cream of Tomato Soup with Garlic Parmesan Sourdough Toast
This post contains paid and/or affiliate links. Read full disclosure.
Our semi-homemade Cream of Tomato soup recipe is an easy and delicious alternative to canned soups. And, it’s even better paired with Garlic Parmesan Sourdough Toast! You know how there are some flavors that just bring you back to your childhood? Cream of Tomato soup is one of those flavors for me. Over the years […]
Instant Pot Creamy Cauliflower Soup Recipe
This post contains paid and/or affiliate links. Read full disclosure.
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 did I wait so long? It’s so incredibly quick and easy to make a meal […]
Copycat Panera Roasted Butternut Squash Soup Recipe
This post contains paid and/or affiliate links. Read full disclosure.
This Roasted Butternut Squash Soup recipe is one of my favorite soups to eat on a cold winter day. This easy recipe uses apples and curry for a deliciously healthy meal that tastes so much like Panera! The days are cooling off fast and I’m craving warm comfort foods more often. I have often thought […]
Loaded Leftover Baked Potato Soup
This post contains paid and/or affiliate links. Read full disclosure.
When the weather cools, most families reach for comfort foods like this creamy Loaded Leftover Baked Potato Soup recipe. Since you bake the potatoes the night before, meal prep is quick and easy on the stovetop. During the winter months, there’s nothing better than a good bowl of hot soup. I love that soups are […]
Zesty Chicken and Vegetable Stew Recipe
This post contains paid and/or affiliate links. Read full disclosure.
It is cold and raining today, and that always makes me crave comfort food. Something warm and filling in my belly is always so satisfying. I make beef and lamb stew often, but every once and a while I like to make chicken stew with leftover chicken. I often reserve the chicken breasts from whole […]
The Easiest {and Most Frugal} Way to Make Chicken Stock
This post contains paid and/or affiliate links. Read full disclosure.
I have been making my own chicken stock from scratch for a few years now. I used to use the traditional stovetop method, which gave good results, but was time consuming. I’ve also used a pressure cooker to make chicken stock. This method is great if you need stock for a soup in a very […]
Sprouted Lentil Stew Recipe
This post contains paid and/or affiliate links. Read full disclosure.
Sprouted lentils are a great source of protein and they’re easier to digest. This delicous Sprouted Lentil Stew recipe has yummy curry flavors! I hate to say it, but the weather is already cooling down at night and the trees are starting to turn. We had a very warm summer, and I think we may […]
Easy Black Bean Soup Recipe
This post contains paid and/or affiliate links. Read full disclosure.
Do you love healthy soups that can be prepared quickly on the stove top? Learn how to make the best easy Black Bean Soup recipe with canned beans. I tend to use mostly fresh ingredients in our meals, but sometimes I’m in a rush and need to put together a quick meal. Rather than heading […]
Homemade Gluten Free Chicken Noodle Soup
This post contains paid and/or affiliate links. Read full disclosure.
Learn how to make homemade chicken noodle soup from scratch. While it’s already quick, you can make this easy homemade chicken noodle soup with rotisserie chicken for an even faster meal. I have fond memories of sipping on chicken noodle soup as a child. When I went gluten free, I thought I’d have to give […]
How To Make and Can Homemade Chicken Stock
This post contains paid and/or affiliate links. Read full disclosure.
During winter, we make a lot of soups and stews. It’s so easy to bake a chicken one day, save the bones and carcass, and make chicken stock the next day. If you haven’t made stock before, you’ll probably be surprised by how easy it is! Making Homemade Chicken Stock Start by putting all of […]
