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Let’s face it – oven space is limited during the holidays and especially at Thanksgiving since everything seems to have to be cooked at the same time. And the turkey is so big it takes up almost the entire oven all by itself!
We’ve created the ultimate guide to Thanksgiving recipes for the Instant Pot including our favorites like turkey, ham, tons of side dishes, and of course, dessert. 🙂
Thanksgiving Turkey & Gravy
Prep Time: 10 min
Cook Time: 35 min
Total Time: 45 min
A simple and juicy turkey breast cooked in 35 minutes, while freeing up space in your oven. What could be better?!
- Dairy Free
- Gluten Free
- Sugar Free
- Whole 30
- Paleo
- Keto
Prep Time: 5 min
Cook Time: 55 min
Total Time: 1 hr
What a gorgeous Thanksgiving turkey complete with gravy made in the Instant Pot from the juices. Save time, oven space, and clean-up.
- Dairy Free
- Gluten Free
- Sugar Free
- Whole 30
- Paleo
- Keto
Ham
Prep Time: 10 min
Cook Time: 40 min
Total Time: 50 min
If you’re looking for something different this Thanksgiving than the traditional turkey, try this bone-in spiral sliced ham in your Instant Pot. This glaze is simple and keeps the ham moist.
- Dairy Free
- Gluten Free
- Sugar Free
- Whole 30
- Paleo
- Keto
Prep Time: 10 min
Cook Time: 30 min
Total Time: 1 hr
Make a gorgeous ham this Thanksgiving in your Instant Pot with pineapple, orange juice, mustard, and cloves. Delicious!
- Dairy Free
- Gluten Free
- Sugar Free
- Whole 30
- Paleo
- Keto
Thanksgiving Sides
Sure, the turkey is the gorgeous centerpiece, but everyone looks forward to the Thanksgiving sides the most – the stuffing, potatoes, and casseroles. They make the meal!
Stuffing
Prep Time: 28 min
Cook Time: 13 min
Total Time: 41 min
A basic, tried and true Thanksgiving stuffing recipe made with celery and onions the whole family will love – even the kids.
- Dairy Free
- Gluten Free
- Sugar Free
- Whole 30
- Paleo
- Keto
Prep Time: 15 min
Cook Time: 30 min
Want to kick up your stuffing a notch? Try this recipe chocked full of sausage, apples, and craisins for a truly delicious Thanksgiving stuffing in your Instant Pot.
- Dairy Free
- Gluten Free
- Sugar Free
- Whole 30
- Paleo
- Keto
Mashed Potatoes
Prep Time: 10 min
Cook Time: 35 min
Total Time: 50 min
Make creamy mashed potatoes in your Instant Pot without worrying about a pot boiling over on the stovetop. And, you can keep them warm for up to 2 hours in the Instant Pot, cause no one likes cold potatoes.
- Dairy Free
- Gluten Free
- Sugar Free
- Whole 30
- Paleo
- Keto
Green Bean Casserole
Prep Time: 15 min
Cook Time: 20 min
Total Time: 45 min
While you can make this Instant Pot green bean casserole any time of the year, its perfect for Thanksgiving when you want to set it and walk away.
- Dairy Free
- Gluten Free
- Sugar Free
- Whole 30
- Paleo
- Keto
Cauliflower Mash
Prep Time: 10 min
Cook Time: 18 min
Total Time: 28 min
Cauliflower Mash is a great substitute for mashed potatoes. This recipe has butter and cheese, but you can easily replace the butter with olive oil and omit the cheese for a Whole 30 and Paleo friendly option.
- Dairy Free
- Gluten Free
- Sugar Free
- Whole 30
- Paleo
- Keto
Sweet Potatoes
Prep Time: 10 min
Cook Time: 38 min
Total Time: 1 hr
Do much of the heavy lifting of this sweet potato casserole in your Instant Pot, you’ll finish this dish in the oven.
- Dairy Free
- Gluten Free
- Sugar Free
- Whole 30
- Paleo
- Keto
Prep Time: 10 min
Cook Time: 20 min
Total Time: 30 min
This vegan sweet potato casserole is lightly sweetened and makes the kitchen smell amazing with cinnamon, nutmeg, and allspice.
- Dairy Free
- Gluten Free
- Sugar Free
- Whole 30
- Paleo
- Keto
Cranberry Maple Bacon Brussels Sprouts
Prep Time: 10 min
Cook Time: 15 min
Total Time: 25 min
These brussels sprouts will be a hit, even with those who don’t like brussels sprouts, because of the bacon, craisins, and a balsamic glaze!
- Dairy Free
- Gluten Free
- Sugar Free
- Whole 30
- Paleo
- Keto
Cornbread
Prep Time: 5 min
Cook Time: 40 min
Total Time: 45 min
Justine makes cornbread look good in this 6 cup bundt pan in her Instant Pot. It makes a gorgeous side dish for the holidays.
- Dairy Free
- Gluten Free
- Sugar Free
- Whole 30
- Paleo
- Keto
Carrots
Prep Time: 5 min
Cook Time: 10 min
Total Time: 15 min
Make perfect carrots in 15 minutes in your Instant Pot. A perfect quick and easy side for your Thanksgiving table.
- Dairy Free
- Gluten Free
- Sugar Free
- Whole 30
- Paleo
- Keto
Cranberry Sauce
Prep Time: 3 min
Cook Time: 5 min
Total Time: 8 min
Homemade cranberry sauce in your Instant Pot in 8 minutes! And, its Whole30, Paleo, and Keto friendly. You can’t beat that!
- Dairy Free
- Gluten Free
- Sugar Free
- Whole 30
- Paleo
- Keto
Thanksgiving Desserts
Dessert is a big part of a Thanksgiving feast! But who has the oven space? Using your Instant Pot, you can make delicious desserts without all the fuss.
Pumpkin Caramel Pecan Cheesecake
Prep Time: 25 min
Cook Time: 35 min
Total Time: 1 hr
I couldn’t think of a better Thanksgiving dessert than this combo between a pumpkin cheesecake and a pecan pie. And, its all done in the Instant Pot saving you oven space for all your other holiday dishes!
- Dairy Free
- Gluten Free
- Sugar Free
- Whole 30
- Paleo
- Keto
Instant Pot Apple Crisp
Prep Time: 15 min
Cook Time: 11 min
Total Time: 26 min
Have you ever had crunchy apple crisp? I have because it can take a long time in the oven to bake, but with this Instant Pot apple crisp recipe, you can have a delicious dessert in no time!
- Dairy Free
- Gluten Free
- Sugar Free
- Whole 30
- Paleo
- Keto
You can make an entire Thanksgiving meal in your Instant Pot, so whether you do a side or two in the Instant Pot or the entire meal, you will save time, oven and stovetop space with these Thanksgiving Instant Pot recipes.
What do you think?