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The 30+ Best Instant Pot Recipes for College Students

Updated on August 10, 2020 | Published on August 10, 2020

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The 30+ Best Instant Pot Recipes for College Students via @clarkscondensed

Wondering if you need an Instant Pot as a college student? It can be a great appliance for a single student! Here are 30 of the best Instant Pot recipes for college students!

Eating well in college can be tricky.

With limited cooking experience, lack of kitchen tools and supplise and the availablity of fast food it might be hard to get into the habit of eating a nice home cooked meal.

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But you don’t have to fall into the cliche of only eating Top Ramen or Mac and Cheese.

Thanks to the Instant Pot you can make delicious, healthy and hearty meals right in your door room or apartment.

You will be surprised at how easy it is to use an Instant Pot. Check our post here that teaches you everything you need to know.

The Instant Pot: Your Ultimate Guide

I love using my Instant Pot and would have been in heaven if I had this during my college days!

Be sure to also check out our other great list of 50 + Easy College Meals. This is full of cheap meals perfect for any college student living on a budget.

Why a college students needs an Instant Pot

Cooking can be seen as a hassle- especially to someone in college. But it doesn’t need to be and it is made so much easier with the Instant Pot.

First of all- what is the Instant Pot you may ask?

The Instant Pot is a multi-functional kitchen appliance which works both as a slow cooker and a pressure cooker. You can also use the Instant Pot to sauté, steam, make rice and heat up food. The options are really endless!

Because the Instant Pot cooks food quickly or slowly- it is the perfect way to prepare a meal while in college.

You can put a meal together in the morning and let it cool all day or you can whip something delicious up within a short amount of time once you get home.

It’s not only a time saver-but it will cut down on the dishes you use as well as most recipes can all be combined just using the pot!

Most dorm rooms are small- and if you use an Instant Pot you may not need other kitchen tools because it does so many things! The Instant Pot is available in 3-quart (mini), 6-quart and 8-quart sizes. Which makes it perfect for small spaces!

The 3-quart would be a good option for just one person, but if you want to cook for others or have something that will last beyond college, the 6 quart will be your best bet.

The best Instant Pot accessories

  • Trivet
  • Steamer basket
  • Steamer Net
  • Silicone Pressure Cooking Sling
  • Cheesecake Push Pan with Handle
  • Ramekins
  • Silicone Muffin Liners
  • Extra Sealing Ring and Silicone Lid
  • Extra Inner Pot
  • Glass Lid

Here are some of our favorite, simple Instant Pot Recipes:

Instant Pot Baked Potatoes

Instant Pot Hard Boiled Eggs

Instant Pot Meatballs with Jelly and Chili Sauce

Instant Pot Buffalo Chicken Dip

Instant Pot Lil Smokies

The Best Instant Pot Rice Recipes

Instant Pot Beef Stroganoff

Instant Pot Lasagna Soup

Instant Pot Cheesy Sausage Pasta

Instant Pot Mac and Cheese

Instant Pot BBQ Chicken and Potatoes

Instant Pot Spinach Artichoke Dip

Instant Pot White Queso Dip

Instant Pot French Dip Sandwiches

Instant Pot Hawaiian Meatballs

Easy Instant Pot Recipes Perfect for College Students

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Instant Pot Egg Bites Recipe with Bacon and Cheddar (Starbucks Copycat)

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Pressure Cooker Bean Soup (Vegetarian & Gluten-free!)

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Super Easy Instant Pot Spinach Brown Rice For A Wholesome Meal

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Instant Pot Shredded Chicken Tacos

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Instant Pot Crack Chicken Recipe

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Instant Pot Chicken Fried Rice

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Buffalo Chicken Chili

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Instant Pot Spaghetti with Meat Sauce

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Instant Pot Bourbon Chicken

Photo Credit: www.yummymummykitchen.com

Instant Pot Vegetarian Chili

Photo Credit: www.yummymummykitchen.com

Instant Pot Lentil Soup

Photo Credit: sulaandspice.com

Cheesy Potato Soup

Photo Credit: divinelifestyle.com

Best Instant Pot American Goulash Recipe Easy Dinner

Photo Credit: foodlove.com

Instant Pot Crispy Potatoes | FoodLove.com

Photo Credit: foodlove.com

Creamy Tomato Basil Soup for the Instant Pot

Photo Credit: thisoldgal.com

Instant Pot Chicken and Rice [Recipe + Video]

Photo Credit: www.sweetandsavorybyshinee.com

Bacon Ranch Potatoes in Pressure Cooker ~Sweet & Savory

Photo Credit: www.busycooks.net

Instant Pot Egg Fried Rice

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Sweet Potato, Chickpea and Red Lentil Soup - Supergolden Bakes

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4-Ingredient Easy Instant Pot Italian Beef

Photo Credit: thecozycook.com

Crock Pot Chicken and Stuffing (Also Instant Pot Friendly!)

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Instant Pot Apple Bread Pudding

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Instant Pot Frozen Hamburgers

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Instant Pot Chinese Fried Rice

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Instant Pot BBQ Pulled Pork

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Quick & Easy Keto Chicken Tortilla Soup (Instant Pot)

Photo Credit: simplelivingrecipes.com

Creamy Chicken Casserole

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Instant Pot Rice Pudding

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Instant Pot Meatloaf {Keto, Paleo, Gluten-free}

Photo Credit: www.paleolowcarbkate.com

Best Cheese Keto Cauliflower Soup

Photo Credit: savingtalents.com

Super Easy Six Minute Instant Pot Spaghetti

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Easy Dinner: Silly Chili Macaroni

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Instant Pot Mexican Rice Recipe

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Instant Pot Chicken Chili

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Shredded Chicken Salad (Instant Pot)

Photo Credit: www.diabeticfoodie.com

White Bean Lentil Soup (Instant Pot)

Photo Credit: www.shugarysweets.com

Instant Pot Spaghetti

Photo Credit: nourishplate.com

Instant Pot Risotto

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Instant Pot Beef and Noodles Will Bring You Back to Your Childhood!

Photo Credit: www.pepperbowl.com

Instant Pot Potato Curry

Photo Credit: crayonsandcravings.com

Easy Instant Pot Meatballs Recipe (Directions both with and without sauce)

Photo Credit: crayonsandcravings.com

Instant Pot Cheesy Hamburger Casserole Recipe

Photo Credit: littlesunnykitchen.com

Instant Pot Mushroom Rice

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Instant Pot Chicken Fajita Pasta

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Instant Pot Chicken Parmesan

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Thai Peanut Noodles - Quick and Easy in the Instant Pot

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Cindy Maudsley

Cindy Maudsley lives in Utah with her husband and five children. Aside from writing, her passions include her family, faith, and spreading infertility awareness. She also loves a good book or podcast, true crime documentaries , Netflix binge, diet Coke and Target run

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  1. Sushi Rama says

    January 13, 2021 at 12:45 am

    Love your recipes. These are very beneficial for my daughter who’s about to go to college next year.

    Reply
    • Katie says

      January 15, 2021 at 9:14 am

      Oh good!

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  2. Chelsea says

    August 17, 2020 at 7:46 am

    I LOVE making rice in my instant pot! I wish they were around when I was in college, because you’re right, they really are perfect for dorm rooms! Thanks for all these yummy recipes!

    Reply

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