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Have you ever wondered how to simplify your Easter feast using an Instant Pot? We’re excited to share ten delicious Instant Pot Easter recipes that will make your holiday meal both stress-free and delightful. The Instant Pot is a versatile kitchen gadget that can help us create everything from main dishes to sides and even desserts. So, let’s get started on our culinary adventure!

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1. Instant Pot Honey-Glazed Ham

Ingredients

Ham is a classic Easter dish, and preparing it in an Instant Pot can save us valuable time. Here’s what we’ll need:

• 4-pound bone-in ham
• 1 cup pineapple juice
• 1/2 cup honey
• 1/4 cup brown sugar
• 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
• 1 teaspoon ground cloves

Instructions

1. Preparing the Ham: Begin by placing the ham in the Instant Pot. Add the pineapple juice.
2. Glaze: In a small bowl, mix honey, brown sugar, Dijon mustard, and ground cloves. Pour this mixture over the ham, ensuring it’s well-coated.
3. Cooking: Select the Manual/Pressure Cook setting and cook on high pressure for 10 minutes per pound.
4. Finishing Touch: Once cooked, allow a natural pressure release for 10 minutes. Slice and serve.

2. Instant Pot Scalloped Potatoes

Ingredients

These creamy, cheesy scalloped potatoes will be a hit at any Easter dinner. Here’s what we need:

• 2 pounds Yukon Gold potatoes, thinly sliced
• 2 cups heavy cream
• 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
• 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
• 2 teaspoons garlic powder
• Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

1. Layering Potatoes: Place sliced potatoes in the Instant Pot.
2. Cheese Mix: Combine the heavy cream, cheddar cheese, Parmesan cheese, garlic powder, salt, and pepper in a bowl. Pour this mixture over the potatoes.
3. Cooking: Set the Instant Pot to Manual/Pressure Cook for 5 minutes.
4. Natural Release: Allow a natural pressure release for better texture. Serve hot.

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3. Instant Pot Deviled Eggs

Ingredients

Deviled eggs are an Easter staple. Making them in the Instant Pot is quick and easy. We’ll need:

• 12 large eggs
• 1 cup water
• 1/2 cup mayonnaise
• 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
• 1 teaspoon white vinegar
• Salt and pepper to taste
• Paprika for garnish

Instructions

1. Cooking Eggs: Place a trivet in the Instant Pot and add water. Arrange the eggs on the trivet. Pressure cook on high for 5 minutes, then quick release.
2. Ice Bath: Transfer eggs to an ice bath for quick cooling. Peel them once cooled.
3. Preparing Filling: Halve the eggs and remove yolks. In a bowl, mix yolks with mayonnaise, Dijon mustard, vinegar, salt, and pepper. Spoon or pipe the mixture back into the egg whites.
4. Garnish: Sprinkle with paprika and serve.

4. Instant Pot Carrot Cake

Ingredients

This moist and flavorful carrot cake will be a delightful dessert. Here’s what we need:

• 2 cups grated carrots
• 1 cup all-purpose flour
• 1 cup sugar
• 1/2 cup vegetable oil
• 2 large eggs
• 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
• 1/4 teaspoon salt

Instructions

1. Batter Prep: Mix grated carrots, all-purpose flour, sugar, vegetable oil, eggs, cinnamon, baking powder, vanilla extract, baking soda, and salt in a large bowl until well-combined.
2. Pour Batter: Pour the batter into a greased Instant Pot-safe baking pan.
3. Cooking: Place a trivet and 1 cup of water in the Instant Pot. Set the pan on the trivet. Cook on Manual/Pressure Cook for 50 minutes.
4. Cool and Serve: Allow the cake to cool. Optionally, frost with cream cheese icing.

5. Instant Pot Asparagus

Ingredients

Fresh asparagus is a healthy and easy side dish. For this, we need:

• 1 pound fresh asparagus, trimmed
• 1 cup water
• Salt and pepper to taste
• 2 tablespoons butter

Instructions

1. Cooking Preparation: Add 1 cup of water to the Instant Pot and place the trivet inside. Lay the asparagus on the trivet.
2. Pressure Cooking: Set the Instant Pot to Manual/Pressure Cook for 2 minutes.
3. Seasoning: Quick release the pressure, remove the asparagus, and season with butter, salt, and pepper before serving.

6. Instant Pot Lamb Stew

Ingredients

A hearty lamb stew is perfect for an Easter gathering. Here’s our ingredient list:

• 2 pounds lamb shoulder, cubed
• 4 cups beef broth
• 3 large carrots, sliced
• 3 potatoes, cubed
• 1 large onion, chopped
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 2 tablespoons tomato paste
• 2 teaspoons rosemary
• Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

1. Sauté: Begin by sautéing the lamb shoulder in the Instant Pot until browned.
2. Combine Ingredients: Add beef broth, carrots, potatoes, onion, garlic, tomato paste, rosemary, salt, and pepper to the pot.
3. Pressure Cooking: Set to Manual/Pressure Cook for 30 minutes.
4. Natural Release: Allow natural pressure release for 10 minutes. Serve when ready.

7. Instant Pot Green Bean Casserole

Ingredients

Green bean casserole is a beloved side dish. We need:

• 1 pound fresh green beans, trimmed
• 1 can cream of mushroom soup
• 1 cup fried onions
• 1/2 cup milk
• 1 teaspoon soy sauce
• Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

1. Combine Ingredients: Mix green beans, cream of mushroom soup, milk, soy sauce, salt, and pepper in the Instant Pot.
2. Pressure Cook: Set the Instant Pot to Manual/Pressure Cook for 5 minutes.
3. Finish with Topping: Quick release, then transfer to a serving dish and top with fried onions.

8. Instant Pot Cheesecake

Ingredients

Who can resist a creamy cheesecake? Here’s our ingredient list:

• 2 cups cream cheese, softened
• 1 cup sugar
• 2 large eggs
• 3/4 cup sour cream
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1 cup graham cracker crumbs
• 1/4 cup melted butter

Instructions

1. Crust Preparation: Combine graham cracker crumbs and melted butter. Press this mixture into the bottom of an Instant Pot-safe cheesecake pan.
2. Cheesecake Batter: Mix cream cheese, sugar, eggs, sour cream, and vanilla extract until smooth. Pour over the crust.
3. Pressure Cook: Add 1 cup of water to the Instant Pot. Place a trivet, then the cheesecake pan on top. Set to Manual/Pressure Cook for 35 minutes.
4. Chill: Allow natural pressure release. Once cool, refrigerate for at least 4 hours before serving.

9. Instant Pot Garlic Mashed Potatoes

Ingredients

A creamy, garlicky side dish that’s always a hit. We’ll need:

• 2 pounds potatoes, peeled and quartered
• 1/2 cup heavy cream
• 1/4 cup unsalted butter
• 4 cloves garlic, minced
• Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

1. Cook Potatoes: Add the potatoes and garlic to the Instant Pot with 1 cup of water. Set to Manual/Pressure Cook for 8 minutes.
2. Mash Potatoes: Quick release, then mash the potatoes with heavy cream, butter, salt, and pepper until smooth.
3. Serve: Adjust seasoning to taste and serve hot.

10. Instant Pot Lemon Chicken

Ingredients

This zesty chicken dish is perfect for Easter. Here’s what we need:

• 4 chicken breasts
• 1 cup chicken broth
• 1/4 cup lemon juice
• 1 tablespoon lemon zest
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• Salt and pepper to taste
• Fresh parsley for garnish

Instructions

1. Sauté Chicken: Set the Instant Pot to sauté mode. Brown the chicken breasts for 2-3 minutes on each side.
2. Add Ingredients: Add chicken broth, lemon juice, lemon zest, garlic, salt, and pepper.
3. Pressure Cooking: Set to Manual/Pressure Cook for 10 minutes.
4. Natural Release: Allow natural pressure release for 10 minutes. Garnish with fresh parsley and serve.

Conclusion

Creating a memorable Easter feast doesn’t have to be stressful. With these ten Instant Pot recipes, we can enjoy delicious, home-cooked meals without spending all day in the kitchen. Whether it’s the sweet note of a honey-glazed ham or the creamy goodness of garlic mashed potatoes, our Instant Pot makes it easy to prepare every dish with minimal effort.

Remember, the key to a successful Easter meal is enjoying the time spent with loved ones. So, let’s make our Easter celebrations as joyful and hassle-free as possible! Feel free to experiment with these recipes and add your personal touch to make your Easter feast even more special.

Happy cooking, everyone!

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