These Christmas Instant Pot Recipes Are Your Ticket To A Fast, Festive Feast

Lamb is a popular alternative to turkey or ham on Christmas (especially in the U.K.), according to All Recipes U.K., and the refreshing spice of this Instant Pot chipotle braised lamb shank from A Cozy Kitchen makes a festive main dish that won't feel stale or boring. Plus, it only takes an hour from prep to ready to serve, so you won't have to waste too much time in the kitchen.

If you're looking for an alternative to the turkey recipe you used for Thanksgiving, this amazing award-winning turkey recipe from Oh Sweet Basil has subtle hints of orange that will light up your palette. Say hello to a refreshing dinner in 30 minutes.

Pork is popular for Christmas dinner, and I love the idea of putting a twist on the tradition with this Instant Pot Char Siu from Pressure Cooker Recipes. The combination of honey and soy sauce sounds delicious.

I always think of Oreos as the perfect cookie to leave out for Santa, so I'll definitely be adding this Instant Pot Oreo cheesecake, courtesy of My Baking Addiction, to my Christmas menu. The chocolate will cut the creamy cheesecake perfectly, and the whipped cream topping is the perfect sweet touch.

Christmas is the official gingerbread holiday and bread pudding is a holiday staple, so I can't think of a better combo for Christmas than this Instant Pot gingerbread pudding courtesy of the The Lean Green Bean. And it's ready in just 30 minutes, including prep.

Think of Jennifer Banz's Instant Pot chicken recipe as an easy alternative to buying a rotisserie chicken that will actually be fresh when you're ready to eat it. Besides, anything covered in butter can't be bad.

Did you know your Instant Pot lets you make this Swedish Christmas classic with half the effort? This recipe from Damn Delicious has a bunch of yummy spices to give the meatballs a punch of a flavor, plus a creamy gravy to top it off.

A lot of families only break out ham for Christmas and Easter, so you want your holiday cut to be good. That's why I'm a fan of this pressure cooker ham recipe from Oh So Delicioso; it's got added pineapple for a sweet flavor, and it only takes ten minutes of prepping for you.

For hundreds of years, old-fashioned Christmas pudding has been a big thing around the world — so making it in your Instant Pot is a fun way to liven up a tradition. This recipe from Every Nook and Cranny is filled with dried fruit and pumpkin spice.

If you're sticking with the tradition of oysters on Christmas Eve — as explained by HISTORY — for Christmas day too, try out this Instant Pot oyster stew from Healing Gourmet. You'll have a festive dish in just 15 minutes.

Pork tenderloin is a nice light option for a holiday dinner, saving you room for dessert. This honey balsamic glaze Instant Pot pork tenderloin with garlic herb rub from the Recipe Rebel will make your mouth water.

Eggnog season is over almost as soon as it starts, so try this especially easy eggnog from Frieda Loves Bread while you still can. The yogurt setting on your Instant Pot makes this recipe extra creamy.

Beef Wellingtons are a popular Christmas alternative in the U.K., and I think they sound super festive for a low key holiday dinner with the fam. Watch Great Chow TV's video to find out how to make these yummy sandwiches in your pressure cooker.

Brussels sprouts are another ages-old Christmas classic, as iNews explained, and making them in your Instant Pot is a fun alternative to baking them or making them in the skillet. This recipe from I Am A Food Blog douses brussels sprouts in garlic butter to give the sprouts a savory flavor that's perfect for a cold Christmas night.

I really don't know why anyone would mash a potato outside of an Instant Pot or slow cooker at this point; it's just so much simpler. Courtesy of Meatloaf and Melodrama, this incredibly quick mashed potatoes recipe takes five minutes of prep and ten minutes to cook, so you'll be stuffing your face with starchy goodness in no time.

Christmas demands sweet potato casserole, and I love the pecan topping on this recipe from Life Made Sweeter. Plus, it's ready in 20 minutes and is Paleo-friendly.

Everything seems to be peppermint-flavored around this time of year: creamer, coffee, popcorn, chocolates. If you can’t get enough of this signature holiday flavor, incorporate it into your dessert with this Meatloaf and Melodrama’s Instant-Pot peppermint cheesecake recipe. The Oreo crust is a perfect chocolatey contrast to the minty filling.

Number 2 Pencil knows exactly how to cut out extra steps when it comes to preparing potato salad with this Instant Pot potato salad recipe. With a steamer insert for your Instant Pot, you can make all components (bacon, potatoes, and hard-boiled eggs) of your potato salad with one appliance. You’ll save both time and space while creating a delicious side your family will love.

Beef stew is a hearty and warming comfort food that traditionally takes hours to cook on the stove. With the help of an Instant Pot, you can cut down the amount of time it takes to put it together by following Mel’s Kitchen Cafe’s Instant Pot beef stew recipe. She shows you how to simultaneously get tender meat and perfectly cooked vegetables.