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We’re getting ready for the holiday season here and kicking it off with a round up of creative holiday instant pot recipes!

Instant Pot Cooking Tips
I was TERRIFIED of using my instant pot for almost an entire year before I decided to try it for the first time and tbh, that first time was quite comical.
I was so worried about doing something wrong and having the thing blow up in my face but these were a few of the instant pot cooking tips I read through before using mine for the first time that really helped:
- Read the instructions front to back
- Cook pasta for half the time suggested on the box
- Turn on the “sauté” function to preheat your machine while preparing your ingredients
- Go heavy on the liquid to avoid burning
- Plan out your recipes before getting started as things move QUICK!
- Always cook large quantities
- Thicken afterward if needed (thanks to all of the extra liquid) with a slurry (cornstarch and water mix)
Those tips for instant pot cooking pretty much sum it up. Let’s dive into what kind of instant pot is best!
Instant Pot Recommendation
I’ve had two Instant Pot’s now and I can promise you, this one is AMAZING!
I loooove all of the features it has. It is also pretty customizable!
But my favorite feature of all? It has a burn warning. I found that out the hard way, haha!
The machine knows when things are getting too warm and to prevent a major mishap, it shuts itself off and shouts out loud beeps. At first, I had no idea why the machine was making the noise, but I am glad it did!

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Creative Holiday Instant Pot Recipes: Main Course

Ham
Recipe + image from Little Sunny Kitchen

Turkey Breast
Recipe + image from Little Sunny Kitchen

Duck
Recipe + image from Corrie Cooks

London Broil
Recipe + image from Corrie Cooks

Roast Beef with Apple Cider Gravy
Recipe + image from Seasoned Sprinkles

French Toast Casserole
Recipe + image from Food Lovin’ Family

Tamales
Recipe + image from 24bite

Turkey Thighs
Recipe + image from Enjoy Clean Eating

Lamb Stew
Recipe + image from Tasty Oven
Creative Holiday Instant Pot Recipes: Sides/Desserts

Sweet Potatoes
Recipe + image from The Forked Spoon

Non-Alcoholic Mulled Wine
Recipe + image from Home Cooked Roots

Chocolate Terrine
Recipe + image from Spices n Flavors

Almond Milk Masked Potatoes
Recipe + image from Home Cooked Roots

Peanut Butter Fudge
Recipe + image from Monday is Meatloaf

Cheesy Green Bean Casserole
Recipe + image from Monday is Meatloaf

Cheesy Carrots + Parsnips
Recipe + image from Cardamom and Coconut

Mac and Cheese
Recipe + image from Cardamom and Coconut

Cornbread Stuffing
Recipe + image from Simply Happy Foodie

Orange Maple Carrots
Recipe + image from Simply Happy Foodie

Donuts
Recipe + image from The Six Figure Dish

Hot Chocolate
Recipe + image from The Six Figure Dish

Pumpkin Cheesecake
Recipe + image from Living Smart and Healthy

Mashed Potatoes
Recipe + image from Living Smart and Healthy

Loaded Mashed Cauliflower
Recipe + image from Enjoy Clean Eating
I hope you found some creative holiday instant pot recipes to add into your holiday season!

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