These Instant Pot Super Bowl recipes will be the real MVP on game day. From chilis and sandwiches to easy appetizers, we've got you covered.
1/29
Bacon Chili
From the Recipe Creator:
I made a twist on my favorite white chicken chili and used my pressure cooker, which made it very quick and easy. I like to serve it with avocado, cilantro and onions. —Teri Schloessmann, Tulsa, Oklahoma
Nutrition Facts:
1 cup: 387 calories, 21g fat (10g saturated fat), 73mg cholesterol, 1033mg sodium, 29g carbohydrate (2g sugars, 6g fiber), 20g protein.
2/29
Pressure-Cooker Buffalo Wing Potatoes
From the Recipe Creator:
I was getting tired of mashed potatoes and baked spuds, so I decided to create something new. This potluck-ready recipe is an easy and delicious twist on the usual potato dish. —Summer Feaker, Ankeny, Iowa
Nutrition Facts:
3/4 cup: 182 calories, 4g fat (2g saturated fat), 9mg cholesterol, 382mg sodium, 32g carbohydrate (3g sugars, 3g fiber), 6g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 2 starch, 1/2 fat.
3/29
Instant Pot French Dip
From the Recipe Creator:
Beef chuck roast gives this classic sandwich and its rich broth a hearty flavor. Add a crusty roll and you have a filling meal. This is also a terrific do-ahead recipe that can be prepared several days before serving. —Taste of Home Test Kitchen
Nutrition Facts:
4 ounces cooked beef: 237 calories, 13g fat (5g saturated fat), 88mg cholesterol, 378mg sodium, 1g carbohydrate (0 sugars, 0 fiber), 27g protein.
4/29
Instant Pot Salsa Chicken
From the Recipe Creator:
I had this dish at a local Mexican restaurant when celebrating a friend's birthday. I fell in love with the spicy, smoky flavor from the tequila and decided to try Instant Pot salsa chicken at home. Boy, was it a success! It's also great stuffed into flour tortillas or for making nachos. —Trisha Kruse, Eagle, Idaho
Nutrition Facts:
3/4 cup: 187 calories, 3g fat (1g saturated fat), 63mg cholesterol, 1107mg sodium, 11g carbohydrate (2g sugars, 0 fiber), 23g protein.
5/29
Pressure-Cooker Five-Bean Chili
From the Recipe Creator:
A hearty bowl of chili always reminds me of my mom's cooking. While I love this classic recipe, I wanted a faster way to cook the dried beans, so I decided to make it in my pressure cooker. Now we get to enjoy the same from-scratch recipe but in a fraction of the time. —Courtney Stultz, Weir, Kansas
Nutrition Facts:
1 cup: 308 calories, 10g fat (3g saturated fat), 47mg cholesterol, 704mg sodium, 31g carbohydrate (4g sugars, 9g fiber), 24g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 2 starch, 2 medium-fat meat.
6/29
Pressure-Cooker Philly Cheesesteak Sandwiches
From the Recipe Creator:
These sandwiches are melt-in-your-mouth delicious! Everybody loves a good cheesesteak smothered with onions and peppers, then topped with cheese. —Kimberly Wallace, Dennison, Ohio
Nutrition Facts:
1 sandwich: 547 calories, 18g fat (7g saturated fat), 85mg cholesterol, 1381mg sodium, 45g carbohydrate (10g sugars, 3g fiber), 51g protein.
7/29
Instant Pot Mac and Cheese
From the Recipe Creator:
This gooey, cheesy Velveeta recipe reminds me so much of my grandma's macaroni and cheese. It is easier to make than from a box and has a nice homemade touch from the pepper. —Jennifer Stowell, Deep River, Iowa
Nutrition Facts:
1-1/2 cups: 1009 calories, 62g fat (38g saturated fat), 184mg cholesterol, 1470mg sodium, 90g carbohydrate (9g sugars, 4g fiber), 27g protein.
8/29
Instant Pot Fajitas
From the Recipe Creator:
When friends call to ask for new recipes to try, suggest these tasty fajitas. Top them as you like to add healthy color and extra flavor. —Taste of Home Test Kitchen
Nutrition Facts:
1 fajita: 314 calories, 11g fat (2g saturated fat), 34mg cholesterol, 374mg sodium, 31g carbohydrate (1g sugars, 2g fiber), 23g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 3 lean meat, 2 starch, 1 fat.
9/29
Pressure-Cooker Hoisin Meatballs
From the Recipe Creator:
I love the start of fall because that means it's football season! Meatballs are filling and hearty and great for a tailgate. I served this for the first time at my favorite team's home opener. My best friend, who hates meatballs, couldn't get enough of them! I created a meatball convert! Woo-hoo! If you are serving children and prefer not to add the wine, substitute beef broth instead. —Lisa de Perio, Dallas, Texas
Nutrition Facts:
1 meatball: 78 calories, 5g fat (2g saturated fat), 28mg cholesterol, 156mg sodium, 1g carbohydrate (1g sugars, 0 fiber), 6g protein.
10/29
Pressure-Cooker Jalapeno Popper Chicken Chili
From the Recipe Creator:
This quick and comforting chili tastes like liquid jalapeno poppers. You cant have just one bowl! —Natasha Galbreath, Spanaway, Washington
Nutrition Facts:
1 cup: 344 calories, 20g fat (10g saturated fat), 84mg cholesterol, 1141mg sodium, 25g carbohydrate (6g sugars, 5g fiber), 17g protein.
11/29
Cuban Sandwich
From the Recipe Creator:
If you want a hearty sandwich that won't overstuff you, then the Cubano is for you. Tangy pickles, tender pork, savory ham, gooey melted Swiss cheese and a hint of mustard are layered between two toasty pieces of bread for the ultimate panini. —Margaret Knoebel, Milwaukee, Wisconsin
Nutrition Facts:
1 sandwich: 726 calories, 40g fat (16g saturated fat), 168mg cholesterol, 2153mg sodium, 38g carbohydrate (6g sugars, 1g fiber), 54g protein.
12/29
Pressure-Cooker Jambalaya Risotto
From the Recipe Creator:
I love making this pressure-cooker jambalaya, especially when entertaining. The risotto makes it creamy and delicious. —Janice Elder, Charlotte, North Carolina
Nutrition Facts:
1-1/4 cups: 396 calories, 18g fat (6g saturated fat), 95mg cholesterol, 1050mg sodium, 36g carbohydrate (3g sugars, 2g fiber), 24g protein.
13/29
Instant Pot Pulled Pork
From the Recipe Creator:
An Instant Pot cuts down the time it takes to cook this pulled pork by at least three hours. It's still just as irresistibly flavorful, though! —Julie Andrews, Rockford, Michigan
Nutrition Facts:
1 serving: 297 calories, 16g fat (6g saturated fat), 90mg cholesterol, 465mg sodium, 10g carbohydrate (8g sugars, 0 fiber), 26g protein.
14/29
Instant Pot Corn Chowder
From the Recipe Creator:
Enjoy this chowder’s rich, slow-simmered flavor in record time by using an Instant Pot. Corn chowder is a classic staple with its hearty flavors of creamy sweet corn, bacon crumbles, shredded cheddar cheese and chopped parsley. —Taste of Home Test Kitchen
Nutrition Facts:
1 cup: 191 calories, 9g fat (5g saturated fat), 31mg cholesterol, 709mg sodium, 21g carbohydrate (5g sugars, 2g fiber), 7g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 1-1/2 starch, 1 medium-fat meat, 1/2 fat.
15/29
Pressure-Cooker Beef Burritos with Green Chiles
From the Recipe Creator:
Here's a family favorite that gets mouths watering simply with its heavenly aroma! Hearty and flavorful, it's quick comfort food. —Sally Pahler, Palisade, Colorado
Nutrition Facts:
1 burrito: 355 calories, 13g fat (5g saturated fat), 84mg cholesterol, 499mg sodium, 28g carbohydrate (4g sugars, 4g fiber), 30g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 4 lean meat, 2 starch, 1/2 fat.
16/29
Pressure-Cooker Buffalo Shrimp Mac & Cheese
From the Recipe Creator:
For a rich, creamy and slightly spicy shrimp and pasta recipe, you can't beat this crowd-pleasing dish. It's a nice new twist on popular Buffalo chicken dishes. —Robin Haas, Cranston, Rhode Island
Nutrition Facts:
1 serving: 551 calories, 34g fat (20g saturated fat), 228mg cholesterol, 1269mg sodium, 22g carbohydrate (7g sugars, 1g fiber), 38g protein.
17/29
Pressure-Cooker Cola BBQ Chicken
From the Recipe Creator:
This recipe is rich with sweet and smoky deliciousness. The meat is juicy and tender, and I like to add a few tasty toppings, like sliced dill pickles and a layer of pepper jack cheese, for a boost of flavor. This can also be cooked in the slow cooker on low for eight hours. —Ashley Lecker, Green Bay, Wisconsin
Nutrition Facts:
1 sandwich: 367 calories, 10g fat (5g saturated fat), 66mg cholesterol, 971mg sodium, 41g carbohydrate (18g sugars, 1g fiber), 26g protein.
18/29
Instant Pot Taco Pasta
From the Recipe Creator:
This dish is a welcome change from boring taco Tuesday. I've taken all the flavors of tacos and created an easy pasta dish. Kids love the taste, and I love how quick and easy it is to put together in the electric pressure cooker. To lighten things up, use ground turkey instead of the beef. —Christine Hadden, Whitman, Massachusetts
Nutrition Facts:
2 cups: 598 calories, 25g fat (11g saturated fat), 108mg cholesterol, 1845mg sodium, 53g carbohydrate (3g sugars, 3g fiber), 40g protein.
19/29
Instant Pot Country-Style Ribs
From the Recipe Creator:
When I was younger, my mom made these delicious pressure-cooker pork ribs for special Saturday dinners. Now I can prepare them on any weeknight! —Paula Zsiray, Logan, Utah
Nutrition Facts:
6 ounces cooked pork: 417 calories, 26g fat (8g saturated fat), 131mg cholesterol, 764mg sodium, 5g carbohydrate (4g sugars, 0 fiber), 40g protein.
20/29
Pressure-Cooker Turkey Chili
From the Recipe Creator:
I've taken my mother's milder recipe for chili and made it thicker and more robust. It's a favorite, especially in fall and winter. —Celesta Zanger, Bloomfield Hills, Michigan
Nutrition Facts:
1 cup: 200 calories, 4g fat (1g saturated fat), 26mg cholesterol, 535mg sodium, 29g carbohydrate (8g sugars, 8g fiber), 15g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 2 lean meat, 2 vegetable, 1 starch.
21/29
Pressure-Cooker Curried Chicken Meatball Wraps
From the Recipe Creator:
My strategy to get picky kids to eat healthy? Let everyone assemble their dinner at the table. We love these easy meatball wraps topped with crunchy veggies and peanuts, sweet raisins and a creamy dollop of yogurt. —Jennifer Beckman, Falls Church, Virginia
Nutrition Facts:
1 appetizer: 82 calories, 4g fat (1g saturated fat), 22mg cholesterol, 88mg sodium, 6g carbohydrate (4g sugars, 1g fiber), 6g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 1 lean meat, 1/2 starch.
22/29
Pressure-Cooker Beef and Veggie Sloppy Joes
From the Recipe Creator:
Because I’m always looking for ways to serve my family healthy and delicious food, I started experimenting with my go-to veggies and ground beef. I came up with this favorite that my kids actually request! —Megan Niebuhr, Yakima, Washington
Nutrition Facts:
1 sandwich: 316 calories, 10g fat (3g saturated fat), 57mg cholesterol, 566mg sodium, 36g carbohydrate (15g sugars, 5g fiber), 22g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 3 lean meat, 2.500 starch.
23/29
Pressure-Cooker Spicy Lime Chicken
From the Recipe Creator:
This tender pressure-cooker chicken with light lime flavor is a natural filling for tacos, but my son Austin also loves it spooned over cooked rice and sprinkled with his favorite taco toppings. —Christine Hair, Odessa, Florida
Nutrition Facts:
1 serving: 132 calories, 3g fat (1g saturated fat), 64mg cholesterol, 420mg sodium, 2g carbohydrate (1g sugars, 1g fiber), 23g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 3 lean meat.
24/29
Pressure-Cooker Chipotle Porcupine Meatballs
From the Recipe Creator:
My family loves porcupine meatballs. We have been eating this retro dish for years—I just updated it with a little more spice for myself. With a pressure cooker, it is ready in minutes and is great for a day when I don't have a lot of time. It makes some great leftovers too! —Noelle Myers, Grand Forks, North Dakota
Nutrition Facts:
1 meatball: 144 calories, 6g fat (2g saturated fat), 39mg cholesterol, 397mg sodium, 13g carbohydrate (3g sugars, 1g fiber), 9g protein.
25/29
Instant Pot Chili con Carne
From the Recipe Creator:
Although multicookers can’t replace every tool in the kitchen, they sure are coming close. Chili con carne is a classic all-time favorite dish to prepare in a pressure cooker. This cooks up fast but tastes as if it simmered all day! —Taste of Home Test Kitchen
Nutrition Facts:
1 cup: 248 calories, 9g fat (3g saturated fat), 61mg cholesterol, 687mg sodium, 18g carbohydrate (5g sugars, 5g fiber), 24g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 3 lean meat, 1 starch.
26/29
Pressure-Cooker Carolina-Style Vinegar BBQ Chicken
From the Recipe Creator:
I live in Georgia but I appreciate the tangy, sweet and slightly spicy taste of Carolina vinegar chicken. —Ramona Parris, Acworth, Georgia
Nutrition Facts:
1/2 cup (calculated without buns): 135 calories, 3g fat (1g saturated fat), 63mg cholesterol, 228mg sodium, 3g carbohydrate (3g sugars, 0 fiber), 23g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 3 lean meat.
27/29
Instant Pot Baked Beans
From the Recipe Creator:
I was under a doctor's orders to reduce the amount of sodium I was eating, but I just couldn't part with some of my favorite foods. After many experiments, I came up with this potluck favorite—now everyone's happy! —Sherrel Hendrix, Arkadelphia, Arkansas
Nutrition Facts:
1/2 cup: 238 calories, 1g fat (0 saturated fat), 4mg cholesterol, 347mg sodium, 48g carbohydrate (22g sugars, 8g fiber), 10g protein.
28/29
Instant Pot Beef Carnitas
From the Recipe Creator:
I came up with this pressure-cooker beef carnitas recipe while cleaning out my refrigerator and trying to figure out what I could do with a pot roast that had been in the freezer. I LOVE how easy this is. —Ann Piscitelli, Nokomis, Florida
Nutrition Facts:
1 serving: 415 calories, 18g fat (6g saturated fat), 70mg cholesterol, 830mg sodium, 35g carbohydrate (5g sugars, 1g fiber), 27g protein.
29/29
Pressure-Cooker Peach Salsa
From the Recipe Creator:
Fresh peaches and tomatoes make my salsa a hands-down winner over store versions. As a treat, I give my co-workers several jars throughout the year. —Peggi Stahnke, Cleveland, Ohio
Nutrition Facts:
1/4 cup: 28 calories, 0 fat (0 saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 59mg sodium, 7g carbohydrate (5g sugars, 0 fiber), 1g protein.
Instant Pot Super Bowl Recipes FAQ
Can you make appetizers in an Instant Pot for the Super Bowl?
If you primarily use your Instant Pot for big batches of soups and stews, it’s time to think smaller. You can make delicious appetizers—from shredded chicken and beef for sliders to warm dips, salsas and mini meatballs—in an Instant Pot. Don’t forget that you can use an Instant Pot to saute or slow-cook, making it easy to adapt your favorite stovetop or slow-cooker Super Bowl recipes.
How do you keep Instant Pot food warm during a Super Bowl party?
The best way to keep Instant Pot food warm is by using the “Warm” setting, a button you may have overlooked (here is what all the buttons on an Instant Pot mean). When cooking under pressure, an Instant Pot will automatically switch to Warm once the time is up, allowing the pressure to release naturally. But you can also manually select it to keep cooked foods hot. For dips or warm bites, like meatball appetizers, set the Instant Pot to Warm and stir occasionally. You can leave the lid off or just set it on top.
Are there healthy Instant Pot Super Bowl recipes?
There are many great healthy Instant Pot recipes, from shredded lean meats and chili recipes to bean and grain sides, you can make for the Super Bowl. Healthy means different things to different people, but an Instant Pot just as easily can tackle a meatless stew as a large pork roast. An Instant Pot uses pressure and steam to tenderize, and it intensifies and concentrates the flavor of ingredients. You may find that you need less sauce, sugar or salt to balance the recipe seasonings.
