Whip Up Magic: Insanely Quick Instant Pot Stuffing!

This Instant Pot stuffing recipe is perfect for the holidays when you’re pressed for oven or stovetop space. You’ll probably be cooking some stuffing the traditional way in your turkey, but if it’s a favorite side at your holiday table — that probably won’t be enough! This Instant Pot version pairs a seasoned stuffing mix with sautéed aromatics and throws in some sliced water chestnuts for added texture, resulting in a flavorful Thanksgiving stuffing that’s sure to please all of your guests.

Recipe Details

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

Ingredients

  • 1cupbutter

  • 2cupsdiced celery

  • 2cupsdiced white onion

  • 1teaspoonrubbed sage

  • ¼teaspoondried thyme

  • ¼teaspoonfreshly ground black pepper

  • 1 ½cupslow-sodium chicken broth, or more to taste

  • 2(10 ounce) packagescubed seasoned stuffing

  • 2ounceswater chestnuts, drained and diced

  • 1teaspoonbutter

Cooking Directions

  1. 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.

  2. 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.

  3. 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.

  4. Pour 1 cup water into the Instant Pot; place a trivet in the pot. Place casserole dish on top of the trivet.

  5. 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.

  6. Release pressure using the natural-release method according to manufacturer’s instructions, 15 to 20 minutes.

Tips

You can use low-sodium turkey broth instead of chicken broth, if preferred.

For crispier stuffing, transfer to a baking dish and pop it in a preheated 350 degree F (175 degree C) oven until golden brown on top, 10 to 15 minutes.

Nutrition Facts

Full Nutrition Label
Servings Per Recipe8
Calories511
% Daily Value *
Total Fat
26g
33%
Saturated Fat
16g
78%
Cholesterol
64mg
21%
Sodium
1343mg
58%
Total Carbohydrate
60g
22%
Dietary Fiber
4g
13%
Total Sugars
9g
Protein
9g
Vitamin C
4mg
21%
Calcium
102mg
8%
Iron
3mg
17%
Potassium
334mg
7%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.

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