Cooking in a small RV kitchen isn’t always easy, but it can be much less frustrating with the handy Instant Pot. This versatile appliance works as 9 gadgets in 1, including a Slow Cooker, Pressure Cooker, Rice Cooker, Yogurt Maker, Egg Cooker, Sauté, Steamer, Warmer, or Sterilizer. It can even be used to bake a cake, something almost impossible to get right in an RV oven.
We rounded up 15 recipes that you can make with this genius appliance and sorted them into the categories: Main Dishes, Sides, Breakfasts, and Desserts. Bon appétit!
Main dishes
1. Instant Pot Taco Soup
You can make it now or freeze it for later. Serve your soup with some tortilla chips, cheese, and extra hot sauce. Get the recipe here.
2. Salisbury Steak Meatballs
This recipe calls for beefy meatballs cooked in a savory mushroom gravy. Learn how to make it here.
3. Cheesy Cauliflower Potato Soup
A hearty soup like this one from Homemade Food Junkie will keep you warm on a cold winter day. Top if off with sprinkled cheese and salt/pepper.
4. Chicken Tikka Masala
If you’re tired of the same old things, spice things up with this creamy Indian dish. You can easily make it in your Instant Pot in less than 20 minutes. Get the full recipe.
5. Black Bean Quinoa Sweet Potato Chicken Chili
This chili is loaded with good-for-you ingredients, like protein-rich quinoa and fiber-rich black beans. Get the recipe from Pressure Cooking Today.
6. Honey BBQ Wings
You don’t need a grill to make juicy BBQ wings. These ones can be cooked to perfection using an Instant Pot and a few extra minutes in your oven. Check out the full recipe from I Save A To Z.
Sides
7. Roasted Potatoes
Roasted potatoes go great with almost everything. Predominately Paleo shows how to make this simple, delicious side with russet potatoes and a handful of seasonings.
8. Broccoli & Cheddar Pasta
You could also add in grilled chicken or tofu to make it more of a main dish. Get the recipe from this blogger.
9. Mushroom and Pea Risotto
It’s a delicious blend of rice, veggies, white wine, and Parmesan cheese. Get the full recipe from Instantly Delicious.
Breakfasts
10. Ham, Egg, and Cheese Casserole
Ham, egg, and cheese are the main ingredients, but you could also throw in bacon, jalapenos, onions, or diced tomatoes, too. Get the recipe from Southern Plate.
11. Vanilla Latte Steel Cut Oats
This recipe combines a rich coffee drink with a healthy breakfast. Learn how to make it here.
12. Cranberry Baked French Toast
This recipe combines Challah bread soaked in butter, milk, and eggs with fresh cranberries in a sweet orange sauce. It’s then baked to perfection to create a bread pudding-style French toast. Get the ingredients & directions.
Desserts
13. Pumpkin Cheesecake Instant Pot Bread
This pumpkin cheesecake bread is made with cinnamon, pumpkin pie spice, and nutmeg, and topped with powdered sugar. It’s almost impossible to only have one slice. Get the recipe from Adventures Of A Nurse.
14. Oreo Cheesecake
This rich Oreo cheesecake takes less an hour to make. It’s topped with whipped cream, crumbled cookies, and an optional chocolate sauce. Get the recipe here.
15. Apple Bread With Salted Caramel Icing
This recipe combines the flavors of warm, soft bread with a caramel apple. The bread is made with fresh apples and glazed with a salted caramel icing. You can print the full recipe here.
