With Fall right around the corner, you are probably starting to crave your favorite Fall recipes. Things like hearty soups, Football foods, Thanksgiving dishes, and anything with ingredients like pumpkin, apples or butternut squash. Let your instant pot do the work to make these 25 Fall favorites!

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The official first day of Fall is next week, and I’ve been itching to switch up my dinner rotation with some new meals and sides. You know I love to save time by using my Instant Pot, so I’ve rounded up some new Fall recipes to try.
Here are 25 recipes to try in your instant pot this Fall featuring classic seasonal flavors and ingredients. You’ll find some new favorite soup and pasta recipes, winning chili recipes for game day, side ideas to get you ready for Thanksgiving and more.
If you are in the market for an instant pot, the one I have and recommend is the Instant Pot Duo 6 Quart. It’s a great size for my family of 4 and has lots of useful features. Looking for more instant pot ideas? Here are 8 Ways to Use Your Instant Pot for Meal Prepping!
Taco Pasta
Taco Pasta is half taco, half pasta! This mouth-watering, one-pot Mexican pasta is made for the Instant Pot or stove. Juicy beef, black beans, and shell pasta are taco-seasoned, cheese-covered, and ready to devour in 30 minutes!
Thai Curried Butternut Squash Soup
Excited to have a warm bowl of creamy soupy goodness? This Thai Butternut Squash Soup made in the Instant Pot is what you have been waiting for. It is creamy, flavorful, healthy and vegan!
Vegan Pasta e Fagioli
Rich and flavourful, this pasta e fagioli is an Italian classic that's perfect for cooling weather. It's comforting, hearty, filling and delicious.
Pressure Cooker Mashed Butternut Squash
Pressure Cooker Mashed Butternut Squash is an easy make ahead vegetarian side dish using seasonal fall and winter produce. This simple side dish goes great with pork tenderloin, turkey or any other rich protein.
Instant Pot Pumpkin Mac and Cheese
Instant Pot Pumpkin Mac and Cheese is creamy, cozy and chock full of flavorful pumpkin and fall spices. You'll love making this easy pressure cooker pumpkin mac and cheese recipe all season long!
Instant Pot Apple Butter Recipe
If you love Apples, Delicious Instant Pot Apple Butter Recipe is one you should certainly make this fall. This recipe is the epitome of fall to me and it couldn’t get easier, made in the Instant pot.
Instant Pot Chicken Tortilla Soup
Instant Pot Chicken Tortilla Soup is the perfect recipe for nights when you need a quick meal! In less than 30 minutes, you can have dinner on the table!
Instant Pot Cheesy Potato Soup
This Instant Pot Potato Soup is creamy with very little cream added!
Instant Pot Beef Bourguignon
Beef Bourguignon in the Instant Pot has never been quicker or tastier! All done in just over an hour, the beef is seared and the vegetables are sautéed in rendered bacon fat, then pressure cooked in red wine and beef stock until the beef is melt-in-your-mouth tender.
Instant Pot Chicken Cheesesteaks
Make these easy crowd-pleasing Instant Pot Chicken Cheesesteaks for a quick takeout fake out.
Instant Pot Spiced Pumpkin Butter (with Roasted Pumpkin)
Instant Pot Spiced Pumpkin Butter (with Roasted Pumpkin) tickles your tongue with the traditional warm spices and the double-ginger duo of fresh minced ginger and ginger beer! Made with roasted pumpkin, this delightful, creamy pumpkin butter elevates a humble piece of toast, and makes a great addition to a fall cocktail...
White Chicken Chili
An easy recipe that requires no effort, but delivers so much flavor. The perfect meal for a busy day, or to take over to someone in need.
Instant Pot Beef Stew
You’ll love this Instant Pot Beef Stew recipe for quickly cooking a hearty batch of stew in a fraction of the time. You can even use frozen beef to make absolutely the easiest Beef Stew!
Instant Pot Pumpkin Chili
This Instant Pot Pumpkin Chili tastes slightly sweet, has a mild kick, and is so smooth and velvety from adding a whole can of pumpkin (plus my secret chili ingredient). It takes fall cooking to a whole other level!
Instant Pot Mashed Potatoes - No Drain & No Peel
These easy Instant Pot mashed potatoes don’t require any draining or peeling! They make the perfect thanksgiving side dish.
Instant Pot Wild Rice Pilaf
This Instant Pot Wild Rice Pilaf recipe is a hearty side dish that is a perfect alternative to traditional stuffing for your next holiday feast. The wild rice is perfect for absorbing all the flavors of the herbs and spices. Stir in leftover rotisserie chicken or turkey to make this a delicious one-pot meal that’s not just for special occasions!
Instant Pot Chicken Fricassee
Instant Pot Chicken Fricassee is a classic French Chicken Stew made easy and quick thanks to the Instant Pot! Comfort food defined with a silky broth, tender chicken, and hearty vegetables.
Instant Pot Gravy Recipe (no drippings!)
Instant Pot Gravy Recipe (no drippings!) Here's my definitive guide to make ahead gravy, no drippings or giblets required, made right in the Instant Pot.
Instant Pot Pinto Beans and Brisket
Bold flavored instant pot pinto beans recipe that includes beans seasoned with smoked Texas brisket, peppers, and onions.
Instant Pot Crack Chicken Chili
This hearty Instant Pot Crack Chicken Chili is made with boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cream cheese, ranch dressing, bacon, cheese, and more! It’s a delicious blend of the perfect flavors to make a lasting impression on your palate.
Sweet Gochujang Meatballs Appetizer
Great easy and quick sweet and spicy meatball appetizer using Gochujang. Perfect for your holiday parties! Recipe uses Trader Joe's or other frozen meatballs so it's really simple, easy but so tasty that you can make it even when there's no party!
Instant Pot Butternut Squash Risotto
Instant Pot Butternut Squash Risotto, a warm comforting main or a side that is so quick and easy to make in an electric pressure cooker. Creamy and delicious with minimal hands on cooking and just 6 minutes of cook time. Vegan. Gluten-Free. A must-try!!!
Instant Pot Pork and Apples
Pork and Apples... A perfect pairing! Combine in your Instant Pot or slow cooker with stone ground mustard and sage for a flavorful and tender main dish, Instant Pot Pork and Apples with Sage and Ground Mustard is healthy and delicious, with minimal effort.
Instant Pot Apple Cider
Instant Pot spiced apple cider recipe is quintessentially autumn. This homemade hot apple cider recipe is made from fresh apples. Citrus and fall spices are added to it to make it a perfect spiced treat for a fall night.
Instant Pot Short Rib Ragu with Gnocchi
The most delicious Italian ragu made with well-marbled short rib, cooked to tender perfection in just under an hour using the Instant Pot!
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