10 Oh-So-Easy Instant Pot Recipes

Did you know you could whip up cheesecake, frittatas and even cough syrup in the Instant Pot? Keep reading to snag these quick, easy recipes and more.

Just when you thought dump cakes couldn’t get any easier! Stir together your favorite flavor cake mix (2 cups), 21 ounces of pie filling and 3 tablespoons melted butter. Pour the mixture into a 7-inch springform pan and cover with aluminum foil. Place in the Instant Pot filled with 2 cups water and fitted with the steam basket. Cook on high pressure for 20 minutes. Our Black Forest Cake version was made with chocolate cake mix and cherry pie filling — best served warm with whipped cream!

The fluffiest baked potatoes are made in an Instant Pot. Place one cup of water and four equal-sized medium potatoes on the steamer rack. After ten minutes cooking time, allow the pressure to release naturally before removing them from the pot with tongs. Garnish with your favorite potato fixings.

It’s hard to beat this five-egg Instant Pot frittata for a quick breakfast or brunch. Whip eggs with 1 cup of water, 1 cup of milk and a pinch of salt. Mix in kale, peppers and asparagus for a veggie version, or add cubed ham or crisp-fried bacon for a hearty option. Prep the pot with 2 cups of water; bake in a springform pan on the steamer rack for 20 minutes on high.