Instant Pot Ham and Cheddar Breakfast Casserole
12 large eggs
1 cup 2% milk
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
1 package (30 ounces) frozen shredded hash brown potatoes, thawed
2 cups cubed fully cooked ham (about 1 pound)
1 medium onion, chopped
4 cups shredded cheddar cheese
1 cup water
Instant Pot Cheesy Chicken Pasta
Approximately 2 pounds of skinless boneless chicken breasts cut into 1
1 tablespoon of EVOO
4 tablespoons of salted butter
1 bag/box (16 ounces) orecchiette pasta.
1 1/4 cups of heavy cream (Yes, you can use whole milk in place of heavy cream)
2 cups of warm-hot water
1 tablespoon of yellow mustard
1 teaspoon sea salt
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
5 cups of shredded mild cheddar cheese
1/4 cup Parmesan cheese
Instant Pot Rice and Beans
3 tablespoons olive oil or vegetable oil
1 pound good smoked sausage, preferably andouille, sliced into 1/2-inch-thick rounds
2 medium yellow onions, chopped
1 teaspoon Creole seasoning, such as Tony Cachere’s
1/2 teaspoon Salt
1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
7 cloves garlic, minced
1 medium celery stalk, diced
1 medium green bell pepper, diced
1 tablespoon dried basil
Pinch dried sage
3 bay leaves
1 pound Camellia dried red beans
1 bunch scallions, thinly sliced
Leaves of 1 bunch fresh Italian parsley, finely chopped
Crystal hot sauce
Cooked rice, for serving
Instant Pot Creamy Tomato Soup
1 28 oz can crushed tomatoes
1 28 oz can diced tomatoes
1 tbsp crushed garlic
1 14 oz can of chicken broth, or 2 cups
2 Tbsp sugar
1/3 cup butter, cut into 1/2″ cubes
1 cup heavy cream
15-20 basil leaves -OR- 1 Tbsp dried basil leaves
Instant Pot White Bean and Chicken Chili
3/4 pound boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1-1/4-inch pieces
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
2 tablespoons olive oil, divided
1 medium onion, chopped
1 jalapeno pepper, seeded and chopped
4 garlic cloves, minced
2 teaspoons dried oregano
1 teaspoon ground cumin
2 cans (15 ounces each) white kidney or cannellini beans, rinsed and drained, divided
2-1/2 cups chicken broth, divided
1-1/2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
Optional toppings: sliced avocado, quartered cherry tomatoes and chopped fresh cilantro
Instant Pot Hamburger Helper
1 lbs ground beef
3 tsp minced garlic
2 15-ounce cans tomato sauce
1 28 oz can diced tomatoes
1 tsp salt
Pepper to taste
2 tbs Italian seasoning
2 cups elbow macaroni, uncooked
1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
3 cups beef broth
1 onion chopped
1 teaspoon basil
Instant Pot Orange Spice Carrots
2 pounds medium carrots or baby carrots, cut into 3/4-inch pieces
1/2 cup packed brown sugar
1/2 cup orange juice
2 tablespoons butter
3/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1 tablespoon cornstarch
1/4 cup cold water
Instant Pot Chicken Taco Bowls
4-5 uncooked boneless, skinless breasts if large, cut in half
1-2 packets taco seasoning 1 for mild flavor, 2 for more flavor
1 15 oz can black beans, drained and rinsed
1 12 oz bag frozen corn
1 15.5 oz jar salsa
3 cups uncooked jasmine rice rinsed
3 cups water or chicken broth
cheddar cheese
cilantro optional
sour cream optional
Instant Pot Italian Beef Sandwiches
For the beef:
2 teaspoons dried oregano
1 teaspoon dried basil
1 teaspoon onion powder
1 teaspoon paprika
1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
1 teaspoon kosher salt (omit if using salted beef broth)
1/2 teaspoon dried rosemary
1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
3 pounds beef chuck roast, trimmed and cut into 2-inch cubes
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 small onion, thinly sliced
3 cloves garlic, minced or put through a garlic press
2 cups beef broth, preferably unsalted
For the sautéed green peppers: (optional)
2 teaspoons olive oil
2 medium green bell peppers, cored and sliced
Kosher salt
Freshly ground black pepper
For the sandwiches:
6 (6-inch) crusty sub or sandwich rolls
Sliced provolone, cheddar, or American cheese (optional)
Giardiniera or pepperoncini peppers (optional)
Instant Pot Orange Chicken
1 lb chicken breast, cut into cubes
2 tablespoons oil
1 teaspoon minced garlic
salt and pepper
1 can (8 oz) tomato sauce
1 cup orange juice
1/3 cup brown sugar
1/4 cup soy sauce
3 tablespoons cornstarch dissolved in 3 tablespoons cold water
orange zest
green onions, sliced thin
cooked rice for serving
Recipes and Resources
Ham and cheddar breakfast casserole – tasteofhome.com
Cheesy pasta and chicken – foodnservice.com
Beans and rice – thekitchn.com
Creamy tomato soup – thepinningmama.com
White bean chicken chili – tasteofhome.com
Homemade hamburger helper – amomsimpression.com
Orange spice carrots – tasteofhome.com
Chicken taco bowls – wondermamwannabe.com
