The Instant Pot isn’t just for soups and stews—it’s a game changer for quick, flavorful staples with minimal effort. From perfectly fluffy rice to corn on the cob and apple butter, this kitchen gadget makes cooking easier than ever. Whether you’re meal prepping, making dessert, or cooking dinner in a pinch, these ideas will help you get the most out of your Instant Pot.
Instant Pot White Rice
Forget the stovetop - learn how to make perfect fluffy white rice every time in the Instant Pot. This hands-off side dish recipe helps make dinner prep a cinch.
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Instant Pot Brown Rice
Your Instant Pot is the secret to getting brown rice just right. You'll have perfectly cooked, nutty brown rice every time with this foolproof method.
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Instant Pot Corn on the Cob
Want to make sure your corn comes out delicious sweet and tender every time? Use your Instant Pot for fuss-free prep with just 2 minutes of pressure cooking time.
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No Soak Instant Pot Chickpeas
Instant Pot chickpeas will have you ready to make any recipe in this collection. No soaking is needed - just toss them in and let the pressure cooker do its magic.
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Instant Pot Pear Applesauce
This easy 5-ingredient recipe almost makes itself in the Instant Pot. With no sugar added, and a pressure cook time of only 4 minutes, this pear applesauce is a keeper!
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Instant Pot Black Beans - No Soaking
Budget-friendly dried beans are easy to cook in the Instant Pot. This black bean recipe doesn't require soaking and cooks for an hour - great for hands free meal prep.
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Instant Pot Yogurt
Yep, that's right, Instant Pot has models that help making yogurt at home super easy. This recipe takes time but it's mostly hands off time, and then
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Instant Pot Acorn Squash
If you've ever found acorn squash tricky to cook, try this easy Instant Pot method. Top with butter and brown sugar or add your own flair!
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Instant Pot Butternut Squash
Cooking butternut squash is easier than ever in the Instant Pot. Cook it halved or cubed and serve it as is or mash it.
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Instant Pot Beef Bone Broth
The Instant Pot makes cooking beef bone broth at home easy and delicious. This rich, savory broth is perfect for enhancing your recipes and bringing more flavor to your meals!
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Instant Pot Gouda Mac and Cheese
No one can resist a creamy mac and cheese and this one is super creamy! But more than that, it's super easy. Just 5 minutes of cooking time for the pasta and then you'll add the rest of the ingredients and stir, for a magically creamy and cheesy dish.
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Instant Pot Apple Butter
Enjoy this sweet spiced apple butter on anything from toast and pancakes to biscuits and scones. This easy recipe doesn't even require peeling the apples!
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Instant Pot Chicken Bone Broth
Making chicken broth at home makes use of chicken bones, tastes better than store-bought, and is budget-friendly! Using the Instant Pot cuts down on hours of stove-top simmering, making this recipe easy and hands-off - there's no need to check a bubbling pot on the stove.
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Instant Pot Cornbread
Did you know you can make cornbread in your pressure cooker? Using the pot-in-pot method for the Instant Pot, you'll use the trivet and cook the cornbread in an additional 7" springform pan. Easy, sweet, and delicious.
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Instant Pot Turkey Bone Broth
Next holiday dinner, make use of the whole bird by making bone broth in your Instant Pot. This easy method makes making bone broth a hands-off, fuss-free process!
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Instant Pot Popcorn
Popcorn - everyone's favorite movie snack. Did you know you can make it in your Instant Pot? You need a tempered glass lid for this recipe (you don't want to seal it!), but it's such a fun thing to try. Bring on the butter and turn on Netflix!
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Instant Pot Hard Boiled Eggs
We are converted - I never make hard-boiled eggs any other way, and neither does Jessica at The Forked Spoon. Follow her easy hands-off method for fool-proof eggs every time, with no guessing on timing and no sticking shells!
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