17 Kid-Friendly Instant Pot Meals to Add to Your Weeknight Rotation This Fall
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There's something about a meal cooked in the Fall that screams "COZY!" With the leaves falling outside and the breeze rocking against the windows, there's nothing better than getting close at the dinner table to enjoy a warm, comforting meal — especially if you can use your Instant Pot and didn't have to spend hours in the kitchen to prepare it.
Whether you're making dinner for the family, a side dish, something hot to slip into your kids' lunch boxes, a breakfast they can devour before the bus comes, or a dessert, we've got you covered with Fall meals. Check out some of our favorites (especially the macaroni and cheese recipes!).
Broccoli Cheddar and Zucchini Soup
A hearty bowl of this Instant Pot broccoli cheddar and zucchini soup will pump your kids with a few green veggies.
Pumpkin Macaroni and Cheese
Every member of the family will likely ask for seconds of this Instant Pot pumpkin macaroni and cheese.
BBQ Pulled Pork
Make Instant Pot BBQ pulled pork sandwiches for an easy weeknight dinner!
Meatballs
What's spaghetti and meatballs without the meat? This recipe for Instant Pot meatballs ensures juicy, tender meat to top your family's favorite pasta.
Pork Chops
These Instant Pot pork chops are served with a mushroom gravy, but if your kids aren't into mushrooms, you can serve theirs dry or with their favorite bottled sauce.
Chicken and Wild Rice Soup
Honestly, what's better than a warm bowl of soup on a Fall day? This Instant Pot chicken and wild rice soup will hit the spot.
Pumpkin Pie Oatmeal
Pumpkin, good. Pie, good. Oatmeal, goooood. This creamy Instant Pot pumpkin pie oatmeal will be the breakfast your kids beg for every morning before school.
Honey Teriyaki Chicken
Serve this Instant Pot honey teriyaki chicken solo or atop a bed of rice or noodles.
Apple Crisp
A perfect Fall dessert, your kids will love this Instant Pot apple crisp.
Chicken Enchilada Soup
This Instant Pot chicken enchilada soup makes for a perfect hot school lunch option for their insulated lunch containers or for a family dinner.
Tomato Sauce
Platings and Pairings's "Instant Pot authentic Italian Sunday gravy" will be your new go-to sauce recipe for family pasta nights.
French Dip Sandwiches
These Instant Pot french dip sandwiches make for an upscale lunch option or a delicious, low-key dinner.
Beef Stroganoff Soup
This creamy Instant Pot beef stroganoff soup is the epitome of a comforting Fall meal.
Cauliflower Macaroni and Cheese
This low-carb Instant Pot cauliflower macaroni and cheese is a great healthier dinner option for the whole family.
Barbacoa Quesadillas
This tender Instant Pot barbacoa can be used for quesadillas, as this recipe suggests, but we think our kids would devour this meat in tacos or homemade burrito bowls, too.
Apple Pie Oatmeal
There's nothing better than a bowl of oatmeal for breakfast on a cold morning, which is why we can't wait to make this Instant Pot apple pie oatmeal for our kids.
Applesauce
Whether a side to pork chops, a lunch box item, or an after-school snack, this three ingredient Instant Pot applesauce is supereasy to whip up.