Green Bean Casserole in Instant Pot

Thanksgiving is just around the corner, and that means it’s time to start thinking about recipes. This Creamy Instant Pot Green Bean Casserole with Bacon is perfect for Thanksgiving or any other special occasion.

It’s easy to make, and it’s sure to please everyone at the table.

Plus, it’s a great way to use your Instant Pot. So don’t wait – start cooking up this delicious casserole today!

I shared a simple green bean casserole recently, but this Instant Pot green bean casserole is definitely my go-to.

I’ve dressed it up with bacon and cheddar cheese, but if you are more of a purist, you can easily omit that.

With holidays like Thanksgiving and Christmas (where green bean casserole is traditionally served), there are often many dishes that need to be cooked in the oven.

Which is another reason to LOVE the Instant Pot. My philosophy is if I can use the Instant Pot, I should!

Ingredients:

• 2 tablespoon butter
• 20 ounces frozen green beans
• Salt (about 1 teaspoon – to taste)
• Black pepper (about 1 teaspoon – to taste)
• 1 cup broth – I used Better than Boullion Vegetable broth, but chicken is a great option, too
• 1 container cream of mushroom soup
• 1/2 cup bacon bits
• 1/2 cup milk
• 1 tablespoon flour
• 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese
• Crispy onions and parmesan cheese (about 1.5 cups of crispy onions and 1/2 cup parmesan cheese)

Directions

• Turn Instant Pot to saute and melt butter.
• Add green beans, season with salt and pepper, and saute for a couple of minutes.
• Add the broth, cream of mushroom soup, and bacon bits.
• Cook for 7 minutes on manual high pressure.
• Use quick pressure release to release the pressure.
• While the pressure is releasing, whisk together milk and flour until smooth.
• Once pressure is released, switch the Instant Pot to saute on low.
• Whisk milk mixture into the casserole until smooth.
• Add in cheddar cheese and stir until smooth.
• Stir until you reach desired consistency.
• Mix together crispy onions and parmesan cheese

IF YOU HAVE A CrispLid

• Add crispy onion mixture on top
• Use CrispLid at 500 degrees for 3-4 minutes.

IF YOU DON’T HAVE A CRISPLID

• Transfer casserole to a baking dish and top with onion topping.
• Broil in the oven for 1-2 minutes.

Variations

• Use a different kind of cheese – a lot of people seem to like mozzarella cheese
• Add mushrooms
• Add cranberries

Mealthy CrispLid + Coupon

When I make this recipe, I used my Mealthy CrispLid. If you’ve never heard of this, it’s pretty much my favorite Instant Pot accessory.

It essentially is a lid that turns your Instant Pot into an Air Fryer.

But my favorite use for it? Crisping things up.

I would always get annoyed when I would have to transfer something in my Instant Pot to another dish so I could crisp it up.

The CrispLid makes it a breeze! I used it with this recipe, and the top was nice and crispy in about three minutes.

Of course, you can make it without the CrispLid, but if you find yourself in the situation I described often, this might be something to add to your wishlist.

You can use the code CLARKSCONDENSED to get $10 off orders of $59.95 or more on Mealthy.com!

Topping Alternatives

Don’t like the crispy onion strips on top? These are my favorite, but I know they aren’t for everyone!

• Sprinkle cheese and crisp it up
• Bread crumbs
• Crushed up pork rinds (this would be a good option to make this lower carb/keto-friendly)
• Bacon bits

What to Serve with Instant Pot Green Bean Casserole

• Turkey
• Turkey Breast
• Instant Pot Mashed Potatoes
• Rolls
• Cranberry Sauce
• Ham
• Chicken breasts
• Yummy Potatoes

What Instant Pot do you use?

I have the Instant Pot DUO60 7-in-1. Love it! It’s worked like a charm for about three years now.

What if I don’t want to use canned cream of mushroom soup?

I totally get that! Fortunately, there are some GREAT homemade cream of mushrooms soups out there. This one from Taste of Home looks wonderful. I also really like Pacific Organic Cream of Mushroom Soup.

Can I use fresh green beans?

I’m all about fresh vegetables, however, fresh or canned green beans will get overcooked and too mushy in this recipe. Definitely use frozen.

How can I make this vegan?

Omit the bacon and cheese. Make sure you use a vegetable-based broth.

How many servings is this?

This makes about 10-12 servings.

Instant Pot Green Bean Casserole

Yield: 8

Prep Time: 10 minutes

Total Time: 10 minutes

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Ingredients

• 2 tablespoon butter
• 20 ounces frozen green beans
• Salt (about 1 teaspoon – to taste)
• Black pepper (about 1 teaspoon – to taste)
• 1 cup broth – I used Better than Boullion Vegetable broth, but chicken is a great option, too
• 1 container cream of mushroom soup
• 1/2 cup bacon bits
• 1/2 cup milk
• 1 tablespoon flour
• 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese
• Crispy onions and parmesan cheese (about 1.5 cups of crispy onions and 1/2 cup parmesan cheese)

Instructions

1. Turn Instant Pot to saute and melt butter.
2. Add green beans, season with salt and pepper, and saute for a couple of minutes.
3. Add the broth, cream of mushroom soup, and bacon bits.
4. Cook for 7 minutes on manual high pressure.
5. Use quick pressure release to release the pressure.
6. While the pressure is releasing, whisk together milk and flour until smooth.
7. Once pressure is released, switch the Instant Pot to saute on low.
8. Whisk milk mixture into the casserole until smooth.
9. Add in cheddar cheese and stir until smooth.
10. Stir until you reach desired consistency.
11. Mix together crispy onions and parmesan cheese

IF YOU HAVE A CrispLid

• Add crispy onion mixture on top
• Use CrispLid at 500 degrees for 3-4 minutes.

IF YOU DON’T HAVE A CRISPLID

• Transfer casserole to a baking dish and top with onion topping.
• Broil in the oven for 1-2 minutes.

Nutrition Information:

Yield: 8 Serving Size: 1
Amount Per Serving: Calories: 220Total Fat: 13gSaturated Fat: 5gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 6gCholesterol: 30mgSodium: 770mgCarbohydrates: 16gFiber: 3gSugar: 6gProtein: 11g

Everything is better with bacon, right? This dish is no exception.

The smoky flavor of the bacon takes this classic green bean casserole to another level. If you’re looking for a delicious and easy holiday side dish, look no further!

This Creamy Instant Pot Green Bean Casserole with Bacon will be a hit with your family and friends.

Other recipes you may enjoy:

• Instant Pot Sweet Carrots
• Instant Pot Creamy Chicken Noodle Soup
• Instant Pot Funeral Potatoes

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This Instant Pot soup doesn’t require much prep or cook time, but it tastes as if it has been simmering on the stove for hours. This ham potato soup is naturally creamy when using Russet potatoes as they break up a little bit while cooking.

It’s getting colder outside, and that means it’s time for some delicious soup! 

But who has time to make soup from scratch? Not me. That’s why I love this Instant Pot Ham and Potato Soup recipe.

This ham and potato soup is perfect for a chilly night. It only takes a few minutes to prep, and then the Instant Pot does all the work. Plus, this soup is naturally creamy thanks to the Russet potatoes.

Ingredients:

• 1 tbsp. oil
• 1 tbsp. minced garlic
• ¼ c. diced onion
• ½ c. diced celery
• 1 c. carrots, diced
• 2 c. chopped ham
• 1 lb. fresh russett potatoes (cut into 1/2-inch pieces)
• 4 c. chicken broth
• 1 tsp. salt
• 1 tsp. thyme
• ¼ tsp. pepper
• ½ c. half and half
• shredded cheddar cheese (for serving)

Directions:

1. Add oil, garlic, onion and celery to the Instant Pot.
2. Set the pot to SAUTÉ and sauté the ingredients until the onion is soft, stirring frequently, about 3–5 minutes.
3. Stir in carrots, ham, potatoes, broth, and seasonings (salt, thyme, and pepper).
4. Place the lid on the Instant Pot and seal shut.
5. Close the pressure release valve.
6. Set the Instant Pot to manual, high pressure for 5 minutes.
7. When the cooking cycle is complete, let pressure naturally release for 10 minutes.
8. Open the instant pot and carefully stir in half and half.

Can you make this soup ahead of time?

This ham and potato soup is great to make ahead of time, just heat it up on the stove or in a microwave until it boils.

Can you freeze this soup?

This ham and potato soup freeze well. You can freeze it in a freezer-safe bag or container for up to 3 months. I recommend thawing the soup on the countertop before reheating it on the stove or in a microwave. You can also defrost in the Instant Pot with 1 cup of broth for about 15 minutes on manual pressure.

I also like to use these Souper Cubes for freezing soup. It makes for easy reheating, too!

Tips for making ham and potato soup

• You can use a leftover ham or just buy some from the store – I always like the Costco ham.
• I like to use Better than Bouillion for
• stocks because it’s easy to store and I can just use 1 cube per cup of liquid for this ham and potato soup recipe.
• Substitute the dairy milk with almond, cashew or coconut milk.
• Do not substitute Russet potatoes with any other type of potatoes – you need the starchyness that the russets provide for this soup.
• You can use frozen green beans if you don’t have fresh ones on hand, too!
• If you are not Vegan, feel free to add some shredded cheddar cheese on top of the finished soup for more flavor.

How to store ham and potato soup

This soup keeps well in the refrigerator for up to 5 days. You can also freeze leftovers of this ham and potato soup recipe for up to 3 months.

When I make a batch of this Instant Pot Ham and Potato Soup, I like to portion it out into individual containers that are freezer safe, then store them in the freezer for quick and easy meals.

Instant Pot Ham and Potato Soup

Yield: 4 servings

Prep Time: 10 minutes

Cook Time: 10 minutes

Total Time: 20 minutes

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Ingredients

• 1 tbsp. oil
• 1 tbsp. minced garlic
• ¼ c. diced onion
• ½ c. diced celery
• 1 c. carrots, diced
• 2 c. chopped ham
• 1 lb. fresh potatoes (cut into 1/2-inch pieces)
• 4 c. chicken broth
• 1 tsp. salt
• 1 tsp. thyme
• ¼ tsp. pepper
• ½ c. half and half
• shredded cheddar cheese (for serving)

Instructions

1. Add oil, garlic, onion and celery to the Instant Pot.
2. Set the pot to SAUTÉ and sauté the ingredients until the onion is soft, stirring frequently, about 3–5 minutes.
3. Stir in carrots, ham, potatoes, broth, and seasonings (salt, thyme, and pepper).
4. Place the lid on the Instant Pot and seal shut.
5. Close the pressure release valve.
6. Set the Instant Pot to manual, high pressure for 5 minutes.
7. When the cooking cycle is complete, let pressure naturally release for 10 minutes.
8. Open the instant pot and carefully stir in half and half.

Nutrition Information:

Yield: 4 Serving Size: 1
Amount Per Serving: Calories: 352Total Fat: 16gSaturated Fat: 6gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 9gCholesterol: 61mgSodium: 2381mgCarbohydrates: 35gFiber: 5gSugar: 6gProtein: 19g

What should I serve with this soup?

There are so many great options – our mind always goes straight to BREAD.

• Rolls
• Breadsticks
• Texas Toast
• French Bread

A dinner salad would go great with this soup as well!

Can I make this soup in the crock pot?

You can make this soup in the crockpot if you like. Follow all of the instructions until you get to the part where you turn on the Instant Pot! Put your slow cooker on low for 2-3 hours or high for 4-6.

How long to cook the potato soup in the instant pot?

This soup will cook for about five minutes at manual high pressure. However, take into account the time it takes to get to pressure.

What are great toppings for Ham and Potato Soup?

I love to top this ham and potato soup with some shredded cheese, a few pieces of diced green onion or a dollop of sour cream.

Variations for recipe:

• You can use other veggies in this ham and potato soup such as corn or green beans, too.
• Use bacon bits instead of ham
• Use smoked turkey instead of ham
• Adjust the spices so that it tastes great for your palate – garlic powder, salt and pepper are staples in my house when it comes to this soup.
• Use a different type of cheese – pepper jack would be fantastic with this meal!

More Recipes You Might Enjoy:

• Easy Instant Pot Chicken, Potatoes, and Carrots
• Instant Pot Honey Garlic Chicken
• Homemade Tomato Soup
• Homemade Tomato Soup

This Instant Pot Ham and Potato Soup is the perfect comfort food for a chilly night. It’s easy to prep, and the Instant Pot does all the work. Plus, this soup is naturally creamy thanks to the Russet potatoes. You can make this soup ahead of time, freeze it, or cook it in the crockpot – it’s so versatile!

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