Top Fifteen Instant Pot Recipes of 2018 (2024)

These are the most popular Instant Pot recipes from 2018! Check out this list and get inspired with some tried and true Instant Pot dishes!

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It’s the end of the year, which means it’s time to take a look at the most popular recipes of 2018! I love seeing what recipes especially resonated and were popular over the year. Several were on the “best of” list of 2017, but there are some new additions too.

If you are looking for some new recipes to try, use this list to get some fresh inspiration!

I couldn’t narrow the list down to ten this year, so I’m including fifteen entries in this top recipes post. I’m sure you won’t mind the extra goodness.

Scroll through this list, pin your favorites, and then check out some of the other resources available on the Instant Pot page! There are LOTS more recipes, free printable reference sheets, even more freezer plans, and a guide for getting started with your Instant Pot.

Want more great Instant Pot meals? Check out my cookbook, Family Meals from Scratch in Your Instant Pot!

Instant Pot Freezer Meals

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The most popular post of the year was the first round Instant Pot freezer meals. (The second round made the cut too). Freezer meals are so great and I’m glad you’ve enjoyed this plan during the year. Freezer meals take some time to put together, but I have a third round in the works!

Instant Pot Cinnamon Apples

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These cinnamon apples are SO EASY to make, and so delicious too. I know you have appreciated the simplicity and ease of this recipe as much as we have!

Instant Pot Shepherd’s Pie

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This recipe always meets with rave reviews! It is hearty and so flavorful. I recommend baking it pot-in-pot in this 1.5qt Corningware dish.

Instant Pot Chocolate Pudding Cake

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This chocolate pudding cake is guilt-free (perfect for starting the new year) but still an indulgent treat. Gluten-free, sugar free, and dairy free!

Healthier Instant Pot Creme Brûlée

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Creme brûlée isn’t just for the restaurant anymore. The Instant Pot makes it an unbelievably easy dessert! This version is healthier, but soooo tasty.

12 Must-Have Soups for the Fall || French Onion Soup

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Again, the Instant Pot cuts the time it takes to make French onion soup more than in half! This soup also freezes well too!

Instant Pot Asian Ramen Noodles

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These Asian ramen noodles cook in less than 5 minutes under pressure! (Plus time to come to pressure, and a quick release). It’s one of the fastest dinners you can make in your Instant Pot! (Watch how to make it on YouTube).

Instant Pot Chicken Cacciatore

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Here’s another dish that is shocking when you consider how much depth of flavor it has, and how simple it is to make. You will want to try this one soon!

Instant Pot Creamy Tomato Soup

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You will never need to buy canned tomato soup again! This recipe tastes like the classic tomato soup, but is made at home in your Instant Pot. We love it with grilled cheese sandwiches or twisted cheesy breadsticks.

Instant Pot Freezer Meals Round Two

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You asked for more freezer meals and I delivered another round of healthy, family-friendly freezer meals! Check out the plan for printable shopping lists, prep lists, and recipes!

Instant Pot Carrot Cake

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This gluten-free, naturally sweetened carrot cake is amazing. So moist and full of the classic carrot cake flavor, but conveniently made in your Instant Pot!

Instant Pot Iced Tea

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This is one recipe we make every week, usually multiple times a week! If you like iced tea, you definitely need to try making it in your Instant Pot.

Instant Pot Ridiculously Easy Chicken Breasts

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Chicken breasts can be temperamental in the Instant Pot when you are cooking them alone. This method gives you beautiful, tender, flavorful chicken that you can use for a number of dishes! I like to use it for salads, chicken salad, sandwiches, quesadillas, etc.

Instant Pot Beef Stroganoff

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Melt.in.your.mouth. beef and noodles in a creamy sauce. Need I say more???

Instant Pot Sausage and Kale Soup

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This soup has been a reader favorite for years, with good reason. It’s comforting, rich, healthy, and delicious!

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