Pressure Cooker & Instant Pot Recipes for Christmas Dinner

Dress up your Holiday Menu with Instant Pot Recipes for Christmas Dinner! I’ve got you covered with recipes for leftovers too!

You are probably going to cook the usual Turkey, Roast Beef or a Ham for your Christmas Dinner.

Figuring out the rest of the menu is always the hardest part. Relax and take a browse at these recipes, that will brighten up  your Holiday table. All these fabulous recipes are made easier in your Instant Pot, Ninja Foodi or Pressure Cooker.

Here are some Christmas Holiday dishes to help with your Holiday Menu! I’ve got you covered with recipes for leftovers too!

Holiday Raspberry Cranberry Spritzer

This Holiday Raspberry Cranberry Spritzer has bits of fresh raspberries and cranberries, with just a touch of sweetness and a hint of tart lemon.

Pressure Cooker Fresh Green Bean Casserole

Pressure Cooker Fresh Green Bean Casserole with optional Crispy Bacon Garlic Topping, is made with all homemade ingredients and will brighten up your Holiday table.

Pressure Cooker Ruth’s Chris Sweet Potato Casserole

Ruth’s Chris Sweet Potato Casserole is a decadent, sweet and creamy side dish, which is served at the famous Ruth’s Chris Steak House.

Pressure Cooker Simple Sweet Acorn Squash

Pressure Cooker Simple Sweet Acorn Squash is a versatile & healthy winter vegetable that can be sweetened or stuffed with meat and rice.

Pressure Cooker Easy Stuffing Recipe

This Instant Pot Stuffing Recipe will get you in and out of the kitchen, so that you can spend quality time with your loved ones.

Instant Pot Mashed Potatoes

These smooth, fluffy, yet creamy Instant Pot Mashed Potatoes, are steamed to perfection and ready to eat in under 30 minutes. These potatoes can cook in the pot with the Stuffing at the same time. Just place them under the casserole dish.

Pressure Cooker Orange Ginger Cranberry Sauce

Christmas would not be the same without Pressure Cooker Orange Ginger Cranberry Sauce. You will never open another can again!

Holiday Creamy Corny Cornbread

This Holiday Creamy Corny Cornbread is a sweet and creamy side dish that can be prepared either in the Pressure Cooker or Slow Cooker.

Pressure Cooker Caramelized Sweet Potatoes or Yams

Instant Pot Sweet Potatoes Medallions (or Yams) are sinfully delicious and fun to eat any day of the year.

Pressure Cooker Roasted Butternut Squash Risotto with Gremolata

Pressure Cooker Roasted Butternut Squash Risotto with Gremolata is a warm and creamy risotto, with just a burst of lemon.

Pressure Cooker Turkey Breast and Gravy!!!!

Instant Pot Turkey Breast with Delicious Homemade Gravy is moist and tender. It cooks in under one hour in the Instant Pot. Gluten Free option!!!

Pressure Cooker Maple Glazed Holiday Ham

Pressure Cooker Maple Glazed Holiday Ham with its Caramelized Sweetly Spiced Glaze is a must have for Christmas, Easter and Thanksgiving.

Pressure Cooker Holiday Spice Peppernuts Cheesecake (Pfeffernüsse)

Pressure Cooker Holiday Spice Peppernuts Cheesecake a/k/a Pfeffernüsse is a festive Christmas dessert made with warm Cardamom and Cloves; perfect for everyone.

Listen everyone, this Cheesecake recipe has not been getting a lot of love. Probably because it is not a name searched for and/or the name of the flavor might sound odd. I am here to tell you that out of all my Cheesecakes, this one is my favorite flavored Cheesecake!!!!! So, I hope you will make this Cheesecake and then report back to me. I am sure you will fall in love too.

Pressure Cooker Peppermint Milkshake Cheesecake

Pressure Cooker Peppermint Milkshake Cheesecake is like an ice cream shake on a Chocolate Cake base. White Chocolate Mousse adds a layer of deliciousness.

Pressure Cooker Cherry Cordial Cheesecake Bites

Pressure Cooker Cherry Cordial Cheesecake Bites are filled with Cherry Cheesecake and Orange Liqueur soaked Maraschino Cherries.

Pressure Cooker Three Ingredient Fruit Cake

Pressure Cooker Three Ingredient Holiday Fruitcake is a simple recipe that will save you time with your Holiday, Christmas and New Year’s baking.

The Best Old Fashion Sugar Cookies Ever!

I had to include these Best Old Fashion Sugar Cookies Ever in this post as they are seriously THE BEST SUGAR COOKIES EVER!

Made with real butter and sugar, they cannot be beat.

Here are some recipes specially for using up Christmas leftovers.

You are going to have Christmas leftovers. It always happens. Embrace that fact and enjoy it. Actually, make extra so that you do have plenty of leftovers. You’re gonna want them once you scroll down a bit.

Christmas Morning Pressure Cooker Orange Cranberry French Toast

Wondering what to do with your leftover Pressure Cooker Orange Ginger Cranberry Sauce? Why, make Pressure Cooker Orange Cranberry French Toast of course!

Holiday Party Ham Buns (Southern Baked Ham & Cheese Sandwiches)

Don’t know what to do with your Christmas leftover Turkey and/or Ham? Make these delicious Holiday Party Ham Buns (Southern Baked Ham & Cheese Sandwiches). These sandwiches are one of my favorite things, ever!

Pressure Cooker Split Pea Soup

Pressure Cooker Split Pea Soup is a perfect way to use up your leftover holiday ham.

Pressure Cooker Jalapeño Macaroni and Cheese

This Pressure Cooker Jalapeño Macaroni Ham and Cheese is the perfect and easy way to use up your leftover Easter or Christmas Ham.

Air Fryer Turkey Croquettes

You are going to want to make extra food, just to make these delicious Air Fryer Turkey Croquettes with Thanksgiving or Christmas leftovers. These are so good, it’s not even funny. You will find yourself making turkey, stuffing, gravy and cranberry sauce all year round, just to make these Croquettes.

Pasta de Bocaditos {Cuban Deviled Ham Sandwiches}

Pasta de Bocaditos {Cuban Deviled Ham Sandwiches} are little bites of deliciousness. Filled with ham, cream cheese and roasted red peppers.

 

 

There are hundreds of more recipes on my site, so take a look around.

But wait, before you go, you’ll need a few accessories to go with your  Instant Pot. Check out my page of Recommended Accessories.

The Cheesecake Pan, Steamer Basket and Custom Instant Pot Covers, are must haves!

 

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I would love to know all about your Christmas meal. Leave a comment in the box below and let me know what you cooked!

 

 

Happy Cooking from This Old Gal!

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