How to Make Instant Pot Stuffing - A Step-by-Step Guide

Thanksgiving is right around the corner, and that means it's time to start planning the holiday feast. One dish that is a staple at every Thanksgiving dinner is stuffing. But instead of spending hours laboring over a hot stove, why not make your stuffing in the Instant Pot? This Instant Pot stuffing recipe will save you time and effort, allowing you to focus on other aspects of your holiday meal.

Traditional stuffing is made by sautéing onions, celery, and herbs, then mixing them with...

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Ingredients

  • 1 cup butter
  • 2 cups diced celery
  • 2 cups diced white onion
  • 1 teaspoon rubbed sage
  • ¼ teaspoon dried thyme
  • ¼ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
  • 1 ½ cups low-sodium chicken broth, or more to taste
  • 2 (10 ounce) packages cubed seasoned stuffing
  • 2 ounces water chestnuts, drained and diced
  • 1 teaspoon butter

Information

  • Prep Time: 15 mins
  • Cook Time: 25 mins
  • Additional Time: 15 mins
  • Total Time: 55 mins
  • Servings: 8
  • Yield: 1 1/2 quarts

  • Turn on a multi-functional pressure cooker (such as Instant Pot) and select Sauté function. Melt 1 cup butter in the pot. Stir in celery, onion, sage, thyme, and pepper; sauté for 2 minutes. Pour in 1 1/2 cups broth, mix well, and hit Cancel.
  • Combine cubed stuffing and water chestnuts in a large bowl. Pour in celery mixture from the Instant Pot; stir to combine. Stir in up to 1/2 cup more broth if you like moist stuffing.
  • Grease a 1 1/2-quart, 7 1/2-inch round casserole dish with 1 teaspoon butter. Spoon in stuffing mixture; do not pack in tightly.
  • Pour 1 cup water into the Instant Pot; place a trivet in the pot. Place casserole dish on top of the trivet.
  • Close and lock the lid. Select high pressure according to manufacturer's instructions; set timer for 10 minutes. Allow 10 to 15 minutes for pressure to build.
  • Release pressure using the natural-release method according to manufacturer's instructions, 15 to 20 minutes.
  • Nutrition

    511 cal.

    • Total Fat: 26g
    • Saturated Fat: 16g
    • Cholesterol: 64mg
    • Sodium: 1343mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 60g
    • Dietary Fiber: 4g
    • Total Sugars: 9g
    • Protein: 9g
    • Vitamin C: 4mg
    • Calcium: 102mg
    • Iron: 3mg
    • Potassium: 334mg