Time-Saving Instant Pot Thanksgiving Recipes

Feeling overwhelmed with Thanksgiving cooking? Try these quick and convenient Instant Pot recipes - they'll save tons of time and oven space on the big day.

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Photo By: Matt Armendariz

Photo By: Matt Armendariz

Photo By: Matt Armendariz

Photo By: Matt Armendariz

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Photo By: Renee Comet

Photo By: Renee Comet

Instant Pot Butternut Squash Soup

Wow your Thanksgiving guests with this seasonal soup. It has all the flavor of a slow simmered squash soup, but takes half the time using an Instant Pot® multi-cooker.

Get the Recipe: Instant Pot Butternut Squash Soup

Instant Pot Green Bean Casserole

This easy casserole is the perfect fix for that Thanksgiving kitchen traffic jam. It gets you all the flavors of a traditional baked casserole in half the time!

Get the Recipe: Instant Pot Green Bean Casserole

Instant Pot Turkey Stock

Make turkey stock in a fraction of the time in your Instant Pot®, then use it to make your Thanksgiving gravy ahead of time.

Get the Recipe: Instant Pot Turkey Stock

Instant Pot Turkey Gravy

An Instant Pot® guarantees deep flavor, from your turkey stock to an intense, savory Thanksgiving gravy that you can make ahead.

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Instant Pot Mashed Sweet Potatoes

You don't need the oven for this take on a sweet potato casserole — it's cooked from start to finish in an Instant Pot. After steaming, the sweet potatoes are topped with crunchy pecans and an optional — but deliciously decadent — marshmallow swirl.

Get the Recipe: Instant Pot Mashed Sweet Potatoes

Instant Pot Mashed Potatoes

These super creamy mashed potatoes could not be any easier - no dicing and no draining. This is a great make-ahead recipe any time of the year, but especially on Thanksgiving. Make the potatoes earlier in the day, then just set them on the warm setting so they are nice and hot when you're ready to sit down.

Get the Recipe: Instant Pot Mashed Potatoes

Instant Pot Pumpkin Cheesecake

A food processor and an Instant Pot® make quick work of this autumnal dessert. The result is a perfectly creamy cheesecake with a crispy gingersnap crust. Save time on Thansgiving by preparing this the day before, then chilling in the fridge overnight.

Get the Recipe: Instant Pot Pumpkin Cheesecake

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