Cooking Thanksgiving dinner is no small task so we’re always looking for shortcuts and ways to make it easier. One of our favorites? Break out the multicooker! This handy countertop appliance can help you whip up lots of your favorite dishes and desserts with less time and effort—including tons of Thanksgiving favorites. We’re talking green bean casserole, soups for your first course, pumpkin cheesecake and even turkey. Yes, turkey! You can roast five pounds of turkey breast in under an hour, complete with gravy to serve alongside, with the help of your Instant pot. Best of all, it’s really tender and juicy.

Wow your family 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.

If this is the first time you're using your Instant Pot to make mashed potatoes, fret not! To ensure that the natural starches from the potatoes do not burn or scorch as they cook, be sure to put them in a single layer on a rack inside the pot insert. The potatoes should be fully tender but not falling apart — overcooking them can make them a touch watery.

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!

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

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.

This recipe is a nod to a well-loved American dish that’s usually based off a box of corn muffin mix. In this version, the mix was replaced by cornmeal, 3 different cheeses and a blend of spices. The result is a custardy hybrid of savory pudding and cornbread.

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.

The Instant Pot makes quick work of infusing spices into your wine. Set to keep warm and serve this festive beverage straight from the pot at your holiday feast.

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.