CHRISTMAS INSTANT POT RECIPES (2024)

Nov 13, 2018 · Modified: Jan 5, 2024 by Pam Dana · This post may contain affiliate links · 2 Comments

Make Christmas easier by choosing some recipes to make in your Instant Pot! These Christmas Instant Pot Recipes are the best of the best and help simplify the holiday, so you can enjoy your friends and family more!

INSTANT POT CHRISTMAS

Christmas Day is the best day of the year, but it can be chaotic between opening presents, visiting family, Christmas dinner, etc. The Instant Potwill save Christmas Day for you! You’ll be able to cut down on cooking time allowing you to leave the kitchen and spend more time with your family!

Imagine waking up Christmas morning watching your kiddos open a few presents, then quickly throwing some ingredients into the Instant Pot and having breakfast done in no time at all! Or how about helping the kids put together their new toys, pausing for a moment to put the ingredients in for the side dish your taking to family dinner and then getting right back to your kiddos! Doesn’t that sound amazing?!

This round up of delicious Instant Pot Recipes will take you through your entire Christmas Day!

INSTANT POT CHRISTMAS BREAKFAST RECIPES

I love the idea of simplifying Christmas morning by having the Instant Pot make your breakfast while you’re opening presents!

Instant Pot Frittata Breakfast Casserole at Peas and Crayons
Instant Pot Egg Bites with Spinach and Prosciutto at Savory Tooth
Instant Pot Cream Cheese Cinnamon Rolls at Lamberts Lately
Pressure Cooker Eggnog Pecan French Toast at Margin Making Mom
Instant Pot Coffee Cake at The Typical Mom
Giant Instant Pot Pancake at Kirbie’s Cravings

INSTANT POT CHRISTMAS APPETIZERS

These recipes can help tide everyone over until Christmas dinner is ready!

Instant Pot Artichokes at Savory Tooth
Instant Pot Artichoke Spinach Dip at Adventures of a Nurse
Instant Pot BBQ Meatballs at Plaid and Paleo
Instant Pot Grape Jelly Meatballs at Julie’s Eats and Treats
Instant Pot Buffalo Wings at 365 Days of Slow Cooking

INSTANT POT MAIN DISHES

Whether you like turkey, ham, roast beef, or pork tenderloin as your main dish on Christmas, you’ll be able to save space in the oven for some of the other dishes.

Award Winning Instant Pot Turkey at Oh Sweet Basil

Easy Instant Pot Turkey at The Typical Mom
Instant Pot Honey Ham at The Typical Mom
Instant Pot Ham with Apple Cider and Brown Sugar at The Foodie Eats
Instant Pot Roast Beef at Foodie and Wine
Apple Balsamic Instant Pot Pork Tenderloin at The Forked Spoon

INSTANT POT SIDE DISHES CHRISTMAS

You can make Christmas dinner easier by cooking some of your favorite side dishes in the Instant Pot. You have to try these mashed potatoes!

Instant Pot Mashed Red Potatoes at 5 Boys Bakers

Instant Pot Cranberry Sauce at The Typical Mom
Homemade Dinner Rolls at Cooking with Karli
Instant Pot Cornbread atMelanie Cooks
Instant Pot Sweet Potato Casserole at The Typical Mom
Instant Pot Candied Sweet Potatoes atFlour On My Face
Instant Pot Loaded Mashed Potato Casserole at Twins in Tow
Instant Pot Creamy Mashed Potatoes at Karissa’s Vegan Kitchen
Instant Pot Scalloped Potatoes atJoanie Simon
Instant Pot Mashed Cauliflower at Sweet Peas and Saffron
Pressure Cooker Savory Sausage Stuffing at Kitschen Cat
Instant Pot Gravy at The Typical Mom

INSTANT POT VEGETABLES

It isn’t Christmas dinner unless you have some delicious vegetables on your plate!

INSTANT POT DRINKS FOR CHRISTMAS

These instant pot drinks will warm your soul this Christmas!

Instant Pot Apple Cider at Real Food Real Deals

Easy Instant Pot Spiced Apple Cider at Recipes to Nourish
Instant Pot Eggnog at The Foodie Eats
Diary Free Instant Pot Hot Chocolate at Instant Loss
Instant Pot Iced Tea at Digital Mom Blog

INSTANT POT DESSERTS

The variety of desserts you’ll find here is amazing! I can’t wait to try the Red Velvet Cake or the Eggnog Cheesecake.

Red Velvet Bundt Cake in the Instant Pot at Margin Making Mom

Instant Pot Candied Pecans at Happiest Camper Homestead
Instant Pot Cinnamon Apples at Flour On My Face
Instant Pot Chocolate Peppermint Rice Pudding at Chicago Jogger
Instant Pot Apple Cranberry Crisp at Traditional Cooking School
Instant Pot Paleo Apple Pear Fennel Crisp at Recipes to Nourish
Instant Pot Apple Dumplings at Tastes of Lizzy T
Instant Pot Gingerbread Cheesecake at The Foodie Eats
Christmas Pudding in the Instant Pot at Traditional Cooking School
Red Velvet Bundt Cake in the Instant Pot at Margin Making Mom

Instant Pot Eggnog Cheesecake at Simply Happy Foodie

I am literally counting down the days until Christmas Dinner and am seriously considering buying an extra Instant Pot! These recipes are going to make my life so much easier throughout the Holidays!

MUST HAVE INSTANT POT ACCESSORIES

If you love cooking and baking with your Instant Pot, then make sure and check out these Instant Pot Accessories!

WHAT INSTANT POT SHOULD I BUY?

If you haven’t already ordered your Instant Pot, here are a few things to consider:

They have a few different sizes of Instant Pots. I use my6-quart Instant Potthe most — it’s perfect for hard boiling eggs, cooking a roast to shred, sauces and more. But, I also love my8-quart Instant Pot! I use it to do full meals that require all the ingredients — like a roast, with potatoes and Brussel Sprouts. I highly suggest you check out my Best Instant Pot Accessories Post for more information not only the accessories, but also a few of my favorite Instant Pots!

Lastly, you may also want to check out these other Instant Pot Roundups of Must-Try Recipes:

Thanksgiving Instant Pot Recipes – Just like Christmas, Thanksgiving can be busy! Let’s make it a little easier!
30 Must-Try Instant Pot Breakfast Recipes– These recipes are about to make your mornings 10x easier!
35 Instant Pot Soups – Soups are one of my favorite things to make in the Instant Pot and they are generally easier and the flavors pop!
30 Instant Pot Chicken Dinners– Dinner can be so overwhelming, but with these recipes the stress will melt away!
20+ Instant Pot Beef Recipes – These recipes have become some of our favorites! I’ve also been surprised with how easy many of them!

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FAQs

What foods should not be cooked in a pressure cooker? ›

Here are six things you should always avoid cooking in a pressure cooker.

Dairy products. Foods containing dairy, like milk, cream, or yogurt, should not be pressure-cooked. ...
Fried foods. Cooking fried foods is a strict no no, when it comes to pressure cookers. ...
Quick cooking vegetables. ...
Cakes and bakes. ...
Eggs in the shell.

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Does Instant Pot count down when cooking? ›

It will say ON until the pot comes to pressure and then the timer will start counting DOWN. After the time has counted all the way down to zero the pot will beep 10 times. Then the display will start counting UP. On my Instant Pot it has an L in front of the counting up number.

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Does cooking in a pressure cooker destroy nutrients? ›

Researchers found that sautéing spinach or amaranth leaves in a pan for 30 minutes destroyed about 95 percent of the vitamin C, whereas ten minutes in a pressure cooker wiped out only about 90 percent.

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What does the 7 in 1 Instant Pot do? ›

The Instant Pot Duo is proud to proclaim it's a “7-in-1” appliance, featuring the following functions: Pressure Cooker, Slow Cooker, Rice Cooker, Steamer, Sauté, Yogurt Maker, and Warmer. The device has its temperature and pressure sensors dialed in, resulting in precise results when cooking.

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Why is a pressure cooker unhealthy? ›

Disadvantages of cooking food in a pressure cooker

However, starchy foods may form acrylamide, a harmful chemical, when pressure cooked. Consumption of this chemical on a regular basis may lead to health issues like cancer, infertility, and neurological disorders.

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What is the best meat to cook in a pressure cooker? ›

You can still pressure cook leaner pieces – like eye of round and top sirloin – but these work best if they've been stuffed, shredded or rolled (with other ingredients). Best cuts of beef to use: Chuck steak, Round Roast, Shoulder, Pot roast, Ribs, Brisket, Oxtail.

Is it normal for instant pots to hiss while cooking? ›

Hissing, for example, can seem unexpected and even indicative of pressure cooker failure when you first hear it. In reality, your pressure cooker is supposed to hiss. The noise indicates the successful release of steam from the cooking unit either at the end of its cook time or when pressure gets too high.

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How long do instant pots last? ›

If you're using your pressure cooker on a daily basis and investing in regular maintenance, it may last you up to five years. On average, though, most pressure cookers perform well for up to three years. After that, it's time to consider investing in a replacement.

Is it better to slow cook or pressure cook? ›

If you enjoy prepping your meal in the morning and letting it cook all day so that it's ready by dinner time, go with a slow cooker. Conversely, a pressure cooker might be the better option if you want an easy way to make healthy meals without much planning.

Did Instapot go out of business? ›

The Instant Pot, for its part, is not dead. Cornell Capital has brought in a restructuring crew, and the brand's Chapter 11 bankruptcy filing allows it to continue doing business while it seeks relief from its debts.

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Is pressure cooking bad for vegetables? ›

They taste better. That's because they're flash-cooked at higher temperatures than conventional cooking (like boiling or baking) but for a much shorter amount of time. Studies have proven that pressure cooking vegetables preserve more vitamins and minerals than other cooking methods.

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Does liquid need to cover meat in a pressure cooker? ›

While you may cover meat almost completely for a conventional braise, use just enough liquid for the cooker to reach pressure – during pressure cooking the meat will release it's own juice and braise in that flavorful liquid, instead.

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What dishes are safe in a pressure cooker? ›

There are numerous options available for the pot-in-pot method. Instant pot-safe bowls can be made of stainless steel, glass, ceramic, silicone, aluminum, bamboo, or copper.