Cheesy Ham Casserole

October 28, 2020 by madi

Cheesy Ham Casserole – A quick and easy meal that is the perfect way to use up extra ham from the holidays! Noodles and ham with a creamy cheese sauce and topped with toasted breadcrumbs.

Cheesy Ham Casserole

Who else loves re-purposing leftovers into other meals?! Whether it’s turning the leftover ham or turkey into a pasta, casserole, pot pie, soup, stew, etc, I am always on the hunt for how to spice up all of that leftover meat so that it doesn’t end up getting repetitive. One of my favorite ways to use up leftover ham is to turn it into a cheesy ham casserole. Now this recipe is essentially homemade mac and cheese with ham but it really is the perfect comfort food and a real crowd pleaser that your family is going to love.

Common Questions About Cheesy Ham Casserole

Can I use leftover ham from the holidays?

Yes, this is a great way to use up extra holiday ham but alternatively, you can always just buy diced ham or even just cut up from thickly sliced deli ham.

What else can I use leftover ham for?

There are so many options but some of my favorites include –

Chicken Cordon Bleu Casserole
Ham and Potato Soup
Ham and Potato Au Gratin
Ham Pot Pie
Cuban Sliders
Ham and Bean Stew

What kind of noodles should I use?

Any noodles will work, I chose rotini but I could see macaroni, shells, or penne also being really great. Whatever is in your pantry should be totally fine.

Can I add any vegetables to this casserole?

If you want to add any vegetables to this casserole, I would suggest broccoli.

Can I make this casserole ahead of time?

Yes! I would suggest doing everything excepting topping it with the toasted breadcrumbs and baking it ahead of time. At that point, refrigerate it and once you are ready to serve it, add the toppings and bake it as the instructions say to.

Looking for a side dish to serve with cheesy ham casserole? Check out these recipes!

Yield: 8 Servings

Cheesy Ham Casserole

Name: Cheesy Ham Casserole
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 35 min
Yield: 8
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 1/2 cup panko breadcrumbs; 2 tablespoons parmesan; 2 tablespoons butter; 1 cup cheddar cheese; 1 pound dried pasta (rotini, shells, macaroni, etc); 1/4 cup butter; 1/4 cup all-purpose flour; 2 cups milk; 1/2 teaspoon dijon mustard; 1 teaspoon garlic powder; 1/2 teaspoon onion powder; 1/4 teaspoon black pepper; 2 cups cheddar cheese; 1/4 cup parmesan cheese; 3 cups ham

Cheesy Ham Casserole - A quick and easy meal that is the perfect way to use up extra ham from the holidays! Noodles and ham with a creamy cheese sauce and topped with toasted breadcrumbs.

Prep Time 10 minutes

Cook Time 25 minutes

Total Time 35 minutes

Ingredients

Cheesy Ham Pasta

1 pound dried pasta (rotini, shells, macaroni, etc)
1/4 cup butter
1/4 cup all-purpose flour
2 cups milk
1/2 teaspoon dijon mustard
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1/2 teaspoon onion powder
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
2 cups cheddar cheese
1/4 cup parmesan cheese
3 cups ham

Toppings

1/2 cup panko breadcrumbs
2 tablespoons parmesan
2 tablespoons butter
1 cup cheddar cheese

Instructions

Preheat oven to 400 degrees F.
Cook pasta according to the instructions on the packaging.
In a medium saucepan over medium heat, melt butter. Once melted, add in flour and cook for one minute, stirring constantly. Slowly add in milk, dijon, garlic powder, onion powder, and black pepper. Bring to a boil and then remove from heat. Add in cheddar cheese and parmesan and mix until the cheese has melted into the sauce.
In a small pan, combine butter, breadcrumbs, and parmesan over medium. Cook for 3-5 minutes, sitrring occasionally.
In a 9"x13" casserole pan, combine noodles, cheese sauce, and ham. Mix until combined and then top with the remaining cheddar cheese and then the toasted breadcrumbs. Place in oven and bake for 25-28 minutes (the cheese should have melted and the casserole cooked through).

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Honey Mustard Ham

October 26, 2020 by madi

Honey Mustard Ham – This is the perfect ham recipe for the holidays! Ham baked with a sweet and tangy honey mustard glaze.

Honey Mustard Ham

This has to be my favorite ham recipe ever! Every year, we try making a different glaze and while it always turns out amazing, it’s never terribly memorable. This year, I was inspired by my honey mustard chicken recipe and thought that a similar glaze would taste amazing on a holiday ham. With a little adjustment, I used it on a ham and it turned out exactly how I hoped! The glaze is sweet and tangy but most importantly, very easy to make.

Common Questions About Cooking Ham

How long do I warm up a precooked ham?

You need to cook ham at 325 degrees for 10 minutes per pound.

What temperature does my ham need to be?

The internal temperature needs to hit 145 degrees F.

What kind of glaze can I use on ham?

There are so many great glazes for ham! Some of the most popular include a combination of these flavors –

Honey
Brown sugar
Bourbon
Pineapple
Maple syrup
Apricot
Peach

What can I serve ham with?

You can serve ham with just about anything but if you are serving it for the holidays, here are some of my favorite dishes to serve them with –

What can I do with ham leftovers?

There are so many options but some of my favorites include –

Cheesy Ham Casserole
Chicken Cordon Bleu Casserole
Ham and Potato Soup
Ham and Potato Au Gratin
Ham Pot Pie
Cuban Sliders
Ham and Bean Stew

Yield: 10 Servings

Honey Mustard Ham

Honey Mustard Ham - This is the perfect ham recipe for the holidays! Ham baked with a sweet and tangy honey mustard glaze.

Prep Time 5 minutes

Cook Time 1 hour 40 minutes

Total Time 1 hour 45 minutes

Ingredients

1 bone-in ham (about 9 pounds)
1 cup honey
1/4 cup brown sugar
4 tablespoon butter
1/3 cup stone-ground mustard
1 teaspoon thyme

Instructions

Preheat oven to 325 degrees.
Place the ham in a 9x13" pan bone side down with 1/2 cup of water in the bottom of the pan. Cover with tin foil and place in oven for about 1 hour and 30 minutes.
While the ham is finishing cooking up, combine remaining ingredients in a small pan over medium heat and cook until the sugar has dissolved and the butter has melted.
Once the ham has finished cooking, remove from the oven and spread about half of the glaze evenly on the ham. Place back in the oven and cook for 5 minutes without the tin foil. Once the timer goes off, remove ham from the oven and put the remaining glaze on it. Let it cook for 5-10 more minutes.
Remove from oven and slice. Serve warm.

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30 Minute Dinner Rolls

October 26, 2020 by madi 6 Comments

30 Minute Dinner Rolls – A quick and easy side dish perfect with a bowl of soup! Soft and fluffy dinner rolls that take 30 minutes to make start to finish. Grab some butter and dig in!

30 Minute Dinner Rolls

Dinner rolls are basically my favorite part of any meal. If dinner rolls get put in front of me during dinner, they will slowly, but surely all disappear! When I originally made this recipe way back in 2017, my pictures really didn’t show off how awesome these rolls were so here I am in 2020 with new and improved pictures that I think do these dinner rolls a bit more justice.

Now this recipe takes between 30-40 minutes and uses just a few simple ingredients which makes them really ideal for the holidays when every recipe needs to be easy-peasy. I am sure these rolls are going to be a new favorite!

Common Questions About Making Dinner Rolls

Are dinner rolls easy to make?

They can be! If you choose a simple recipe that doesn’t involve tons of time or steps, then they are a breeze to make. This recipe is one of my favorites because you can mix and knead them right in your kitchenaid mixer then you just roll them into balls, let rise 10 minutes, and then bake.

Can I make dinner rolls ahead of time?

Yes! If you are making them for the holidays, feel free to make them up to a day ahead of time and then just warm them up in the oven for a few minutes right before serving.

What can I serve dinner rolls with?

You can serve dinner rolls with just about anything but if you are serving them for the holidays, here are some of my favorite dishes to serve them with –

What kind of variations can I make of dinner rolls?

Some of my favorite variations on classic dinner rolls include –

Yield: 16 Rolls

30 Minute Dinner Rolls

30 Minute Dinner Rolls - A quick and easy side dish perfect to serve for the holidays or as a part of a weeknight meal! Soft and fluffy dinner rolls that take 30 minutes to make start to finish. Grab some butter and dig in!

Prep Time 10 minutes

Cook Time 20 minutes

Total Time 30 minutes

Ingredients

1 cup warm water
1/4 cup sugar
2 tbsp active dry yeast
2 tbsp vegetable oil
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 egg
3 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
2 tbsp butter (melted)
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
1/4 cup parmesan

Instructions

Combine warm water, sugar, active dry yeast, and oil in a mixing bowl. Let rest for 5 minutes.
While the yeast mixture is resting, in a stand mixer fitted with a dough hook, combine yeast mixture, egg, and salt. Sift in flour in batches until it is all well combined. Let the stand mixer continue to mix until the dough forms a smooth, soft ball.
Divide dough into 16 balls and place in a 9"x13" pan. Let the dough rise for another 10 minutes and preheat oven to 400 degrees.
Bake for 20 minutes and then remove from oven.
In a small mixing bowl, combine melted butter, garlic powder, and parmesan. Spread across the tops of the warms rolls before serving.

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Apple Cider Cranberry Sauce

October 23, 2020 by madi 1 Comment

Apple Cider Cranberry Sauce – Sweet and tangy cranberry sauce with apple cider. An easy side dish made in just minutes that’s perfect for Thanksgiving!

Apple Cider Cranberry Sauce

Cranberry sauce is one of my favorite parts of Thanksgiving. Although I love the dinner rolls too, nothing can really top the cranberry sauce for me. Usually we just have the stuff straight out of the can but I decided to try making it myself this year and it turned out fantastic. The addition of apple cider and apples worked so well with the tart cranberries and the whole recipe takes about 15 minutes from start to finish. I suggest making it ahead of time and chilling until ready to serve.

This post is originally from 2016 (one of my very first posts) with photos updated in 2020. I left one of the original pictures so you can see it if you are curious but I think the new pictures do the cranberry sauce justice for how good it really looks in person!

Common Questions About Making Cranberry Sauce

What is cranberry sauce good for?

The holidays! Cranberry sauce isn’t generally something people eat as a part of a regular meal but it is a very popular side dish for Thanksgiving and Christmas.

How do you make cranberry sauce from scratch?

Making cranberry sauce is very easy, simply bring fresh cranberries and any other ingredients that the recipe calls for (this one has cinnamon, apple cider, apples, and brown sugar in it) and cook for about 15 minutes.

Is cranberry sauce served hot or cold?

Cranberry sauce is usually served as a cold dish.

What can I serve with cranberry sauce with?

f you are serving hash brown casserole as a part of a holiday meal, here are some of my favorite other dishes –

Yield: 8 Servings

Apple Cider Cranberry Sauce

Apple Cider Cranberry Sauce – Sweet and tangy cranberry sauce with apple cider. An easy side dish made in just minutes that’s perfect for Thanksgiving!

Prep Time 5 minutes

Cook Time 20 minutes

Total Time 25 minutes

Ingredients

4 cups fresh cranberries
2 cups apples, diced
3/4 cup apple cider
1 1/4 cup brown sugar
3/4 tsp cinnamon

Instructions

In a medium sized pot, combine all ingredients.
Turn burner to medium heat and let simmer for 15-20 minutes or until the cranberries become soft, stirring occasionally.
Take pot off burner and refrigerate until ready to serve.

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Slow Cooker Hash Brown Casserole

October 22, 2020 by madi

Slow Cooker Hash Brown Casserole – This classic side dish is made with just 6 simple ingredients in a crock pot! Perfect for the holidays and so easy to make!

Slow Cooker Hash Brown Casserole

One of my absolute favorite holiday dishes is hash brown casserole. It’s so tasty and every year, it is by far the thing I end up eating the most of. This year, as a part of my mission to make Thanksgiving easier than ever, I decided to make it in my crock pot and it turned out great! The great thing is that if you still want that crisp and cheesy top that you get from baking it, you can always throw it in a pan and broil it real quick right before serving but it is totally up to you whether you want to do that step. I liked it just as much straight from the slow cooker!

Common Questions About Making Hash Brown Casserole

Is hash brown casserole vegetarian?

It can be! If you are making it vegetarian, just make sure to use cream of celery instead of cream of chicken soup.

Should I use shredded hash browns or cubed hash browns?

Either is great in this recipe so what ever you prefer or can find at the grocery store.

Should I thaw the hash browns before use?

Yes, thawing them allows all of the ingredients to mix together better and it also releases some of the moisture from the potatoes.

What can I serve with hash brown casserole?

If you are serving hash brown casserole as a part of a holiday meal, here are some of my favorite other dishes –

Can I make hash brown casserole ahead of time?

Yes! If you make it ahead of time –

Let cool to room temperature
Place in the refrigerator until 1 hour before you are ready to serve
Transfer to a oven-safe dish and broil with extra cheese until warm and gooey

Additionally, you can add toppings such as crushed potato chips or panko breadcrumbs to the top to give it some extra texture.

Yield: 8 Servings

Slow Cooker Hash Brown Casserole

Slow Cooker Hash Brown Casserole - This classic side dish is made with just 6 simple ingredients in a crock pot. Perfect for the holidays and so easy to make!

Prep Time 5 minutes

Cook Time 3 hours

Total Time 3 hours 5 minutes

Ingredients

32 ounces frozen hash browns (thawed)
10.5 ounces cream of celery (or cream of chicken)
2 cups sour cream
2 cups cheddar cheese (shredded)
1 cup milk
1/4 teaspoon black pepper

Instructions

In a large mixing bowl, combine all ingredients and mix until well combined.
Transfer potato mixture to a 6-quart slow cooker and set to HIGH for 2-3 hours, stirring occasionally. Everything should have melted together and cooked through.
Keep on warm until ready to serve.

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Slow Cooker Turkey Breast

October 21, 2020 by madi

Slow Cooker Turkey Breast – The easiest way to cook a turkey breast! A turkey breast cooked in a crock pot with a butter herb spread on top. Great as the centerpiece of a Thanksgiving or Christmas meal or as an easy weeknight meal.

Slow Cooker Turkey Breast

I can’t believe that it is already almost time for Thanksgiving again! Now if you know one thing about me, I love easy recipes. The only time that I want to spend all day on a complicated recipe is if it is a bread recipe and the rest of the time, I am just throwing things in a slow cooker, Instant Pot, or on the smoker and letting it do it’s thing. This slow cooker turkey breast recipe has not only become my go-to recipe on Thanksgiving but also a favorite weeknight meal because of the simplicity of the whole thing! The meat falls right off the bone and is SO tender and delicious. I cook the turkey breast on a bed of fresh herbs, onion, and garlic to give it extra flavor and coat the whole breast in a butter and spices mixture that gives it so much flavor. Trust me, once you slow cook a turkey breast, you will never want to cook it any other way again!

Common Questions About Making a Turkey Breast in the Slow Cooker

How can I cook a turkey breast?

Some of the most popular ways to cook a turkey breast include –

Smoking it
Baking it in the oven
Cooking it in a slow cooker
Cooking it in an Instant Pot

How many people does a turkey breast serve?

A 6-8 pound turkey breast will feed about 6 people while a 4 pound turkey breast feeds about 4.

What can I serve with a turkey breast?

Some of my favorite sides to serve with a turkey breast include –

What can I do with leftover turkey?

Some of my favorite ways to use leftover turkey include –

Skillet Turkey Pot Pie
Turkey Dumpling Soup
Turkey Noodle Soup
Turkey Wild Rice Soup
Turkey Casserole

Can I cook a skin-on turkey breast in a crock pot?

Yes, if you get a skin-on turkey breast and want to have crispy skin, broil it in the oven for a few minutes after it finishes cooking so that it crisps up.

How do I defrost a turkey breast?

To defrost a turkey breast, place the frozen turkey breast in a tray in the refrigerator for about 2 days. It is vital to make sure that there is a tray underneath as the bird will give off liquid as it thaws which can make a big mess if not contained.

Yield: 4-6 Servings

Slow Cooker Turkey Breast

Slow Cooker Turkey Breast - The easiest way to cook a turkey breast! A turkey breast cooked in a crock pot with a butter herb spread on top. Great as the centerpiece of a Thanksgiving or Christmas meal or as an easy weeknight meal.

Prep Time 10 minutes

Cook Time 5 hours

Total Time 5 hours 10 minutes

Ingredients

4-6 pound turkey breast (defrosted)
4 tablespoons butter (melted)
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon pepper
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon onion powder
4 sprigs thyme (or 1 tablespoon dried)
2 sprigs sage (or 1 teaspoon dried)
2 sprigs rosemary (or 1 tablespoon dried)
1 yellow onion (sliced)
6 garlic cloves

Instructions

Combine melted butter, garlic powder, salt, pepper, and onion powder in a small bowl. Mix until well combined.
Set 6-8 quart slow cooker to LOW and place the onion, garlic cloves, rosemary, thyme, and sage at the bottom. Top with the turkey breast. Pour the seasoned butter over the turkey and spread over the top evenly. Close the slow cooker and set a timer for 5 hours.
Once the turkey breast is cooked, remove and cut up. Save the liquid in the slow cooker if you are planning to make gravy.

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Bacon Beer Cheese Mashed Potatoes

October 15, 2020 by madi

Bacon Beer Cheese Mashed Potatoes – This is the ultimate mashed potato recipe! Instructions for making them over the stove top or in an Instant Pot. Mashed Potatoes with a beer cheese sauce mixed in and topped with bacon and chives.

Bacon Beer Cheese Mashed Potatoes

I cannot get over how good these mashed potatoes are! Normally, I am hit or miss on mashed potatoes but holy cow, these bacon beer cheese mashed potatoes are bursting with flavor and are great as a holiday side dish or as a part of a weeknight meal.

It is up to you how much you jazz these potatoes up but I definitly loaded them with bacon, cheese, chives, sour cream, etc when I served them and they were a huge hit.

Common Questions About Making Bacon Beer Cheese Mashed Potatoes

What kind of beer should I use in this recipe?

For this recipe, I chose to use an IPA because I wanted something lighter that wouldn’t overpower the other flavors.

Can I use white cheddar instead of sharp cheddar?

Yes, you can use white cheddar instead or even mix the two cheeses.

Can I make this into a casserole?

Yes, to turn this into a casserole –

Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
Make the recipe as instructed and then transfer the beer cheese potatoes into a 2 quart pan.
Sprinkle with panko breadcrumbs and extra cheddar cheese.
Transfer into oven and cook for 15-20 minutes. The cheese should have melted.
Remove from oven and top with bacon and chives.

Can I make this recipe ahead of time?

Yes, You can always reheat over the stove or in the oven.

What kind of potatoes can I use?

I used russet potatoes but yukon golds or yellow would also work well.

What can I pair these mashed potatoes with?

Some of my favorite things to serve these mashed potatoes with include –

Looking for more side dishes? Check out these recipes!

Yield: 8 Servings

Bacon Beer Cheese Mashed Potatoes

Bacon Beer Cheese Mashed Potatoes - This is the ultimate mashed potato recipe! Instructions for making them over the stove top or in an Instant Pot. Mashed Potatoes with a beer cheese sauce mixed in and topped with bacon and chives.

Prep Time 10 minutes

Cook Time 8 minutes

Additional Time 10 minutes

Total Time 28 minutes

Ingredients

Mashed Potatoes

3 pounds russet potatoes (peeled and diced)
2 cups water
2 cups vegetable or chicken broth
1 teaspoon salt

Beer Cheese Sauce

2 tablespoons butter
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
2/3 cup beer (such as an IPA)
2/3 cup milk
2 cups sharp cheddar cheese (shredded)
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
1/2 teaspoon onion powder
1/2 teaspoon paprika
1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
1/2 cup sour cream

Garnish

Bacon
Chives

Instructions

Stovetop Instructions

In a large pot over medium high heat, combine diced potatoes, water, chicken broth, and salt to a boil. Cook for 15-18 minutes or until the potatoes are soft. Drain the liquid out.
While the potatoes are cooking, melt the butter in a medium saucepan over medium heat. Once melted, add in flour and cook for 1 minute, stirring regularly. Slowly add in the beer and milk as you stir. Cook for 3 minutes while stirring as the sauce thickens up. Add in the cheese, garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, and black pepper. Remove from heat and stir until the cheese is fully incorporated.
Use a potato masher to mash the potatoes.
Add the cheese sauce and sour cream to the mashed potatoes and mix until well combined.
Serve topped with bacon and chives.

Instant Pot Instructions

Add potatoes, water, chicken broth, and salt into the bottom of an Instant Pot. Seal the Instant Pot and set timer to 8 minutes on manual pressure (HIGH).
Once the timer goes off, do a quick release. Once it is ready to open up, remove the pot and drain the liquid from the potatoes. Set Instant Pot to WARM.
While the potatoes are cooking, melt the butter in a medium saucepan over medium heat. Once melted, add in flour and cook for 1 minute, stirring regularly. Slowly add in the beer and milk as you stir. Cook for 3 minutes while stirring as the sauce thickens up. Add in the cheese, garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, and black pepper. Remove from heat and stir until the cheese is fully incorporated.
Use a potato masher to mash the potatoes.
Add the cheese sauce and sour cream to the mashed potatoes and mix until well combined.
Serve topped with bacon and chives.

Notes

Adapted from Delish

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Instant Pot Creamed Corn

October 13, 2020 by madi

Instant Pot Creamed Corn – A quick and easy side dish that’s perfect for the holidays. All you need is your Instant Pot and 7 simple ingredients.

Instant Pot Creamed Corn

With the holidays right around the corner, I am in full side dish mode. As I try to figure out new an exciting recipes to serve, I am also trying to figure out how to make the classics easier and faster so that I can enjoy spending time with family instead of being in the kitchen all day. Instant Pot creamed corn definitely is all about having one less pan on the stovetop as it is cooked in the Instant Pot and needs very little intervention from me which really made it perfect!

Common Questions About Making Creamed Corn

What can I serve creamed corn with?

Creamed corn can either be served as a holiday dish or as a regular side dish for a weeknight dinner. Some of my favorite things to serve it with include –

What can I top creamed corn with?

Some of my favorite toppings for creamed corn include –

Bacon
Chives
Parsley
Black Pepper
Parmesan

Can I use fresh corn?

Yes. Use 4 ears of fresh corn instead of 1 pound of frozen corn for this recipe.

Can I make creamed corn ahead of time?

Yes. Once it has cooled to room temperature, transfer it to the refrigerator until you are ready to eat it. Warm it up using the WARM or SAUTE function on the Instant Pot or oven the stovetop.

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Yield: 6 Servings

Instant Pot Creamed Corn

Instant Pot Creamed Corn - A quick and easy side dish that's perfect for the holidays. All you need is your Instant Pot and 7 simple ingredients.

Prep Time 5 minutes

Cook Time 4 minutes

Additional Time 10 minutes

Total Time 19 minutes

Ingredients

1 pound frozen corn
4 ounces cream cheese
2 ounces milk
2 tablespoon butter
1/4 cup parmesan (grated)
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper

Instructions

Add all ingredients into an Instant Pot and seal. Set timer to 4 minutes on manual (HIGH pressure).
Once the timer goes off, do a quick release. Once the Instant Pot has depressurized, open it up and set it to SAUTE mode. Give everything a stir and cook until the sauce has thickened up and melted together.
Serve immediatly.

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Instant Pot Glazed Carrots

October 9, 2020 by madi

Instant Pot Glazed Carrots – A quick and easy side dish perfect for the holidays! All you need is 6 ingredients and less than 20 minutes.

Instant Pot Glazed Carrots

In my opinion, a holiday meal isn’t complete without some kind of carrots. They are such a staple and so easy to make that sometimes I even just whip up a batch of glazed carrots as a side dish for a regular meal. This recipe is one of my favorites and the great part is that it is so easy to double or even triple if you are making it for a larger group. It’ll be a hit!

Common Questions About Making Glazed Carrots

How can I made glazed carrots?

Glazed carrots can be made over the stovetop, in a slow cooker, or in an Instant Pot. This recipe is for cooking them in the Instant Pot and you use baby carrots, water, salt, butter, brown sugar, and cinnamon.

What kind of glazes can I make for carrots?

The most popular glazes are normally brown sugar, honey, or maple. This recipe is a brown sugar based glaze.

Do I have to use baby carrots?

No, you can use full sized carrots sliced up into 1/2″ thick disks instead.

Can I make glazed carrots ahead of time?

Yes! Glazed carrots heat up really well in a pan on the stove or even in the microwave so feel free to cook them ahead of time and refrigerate until ready to serve.

Looking for a main course to serve with these carrots? Check out these recipes!

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Yield: 6 Servings

Instant Pot Glazed Carrots

Instant Pot Glazed Carrots - A quick and easy side dish perfect for the holidays! All you need is 6 ingredients and less than 20 minutes.

Prep Time 2 minutes

Cook Time 4 minutes

Additional Time 10 minutes

Total Time 16 minutes

Ingredients

1 bag of baby carrots
2 tablespoons butter
3 tablespoons brown sugar
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/4 cup water

Instructions

Add in ingredients into the Instant Pot and seal it. Set to HIGH pressure and set timer for 4 minutes.
Once the Instant Pot beeps to let you know that it is done, cover with a tea towel and do a quick release to de-pressurize before opening.
Once opened, give the carrots a stir so that the glaze has evenly coated the carrots and then serve.

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Instant Pot Honey Mustard Chicken

October 7, 2020 by madi

Instant Pot Honey Mustard Chicken – A quick and easy meal ready in less than 30 minutes. Sweet and tangy honey mustard sauce over chicken cooked right in the Instant Pot.

Instant Pot Honey Mustard Chicken

Cooking chicken in the Instant Pot is the best! I love how easy and mess free it is for me as it all cooks in one pot and really involves me doing very little. One of my favorite sauces to make for chicken is a simple honey mustard sauce. It is sweet, tangy, and oh-so good!

I was inspired to make this recipe again when I was at the grocery store and found a nice stone ground mustard from a local brewery in Ann Arbor. I knew it would be so great in the honey mustard sauce for this recipe!

I ended up serving the chicken over a bowl of couscous with a side of bavarian soft pretzels but it totally up to you what to pair with it.

Common Questions About Making Instant Pot Honey Mustard Chicken

How long do I cook chicken in the Instant Pot?

According to the Instant Pot Time Table, you should cook chicken 6-8 minutes per pound of chicken.

How do I get my sauce to thicken?

To get your sauce to thicken, you will need to make a corn starch slurry. To do so, mix 1 teaspoon of corn starch with 1 tablespoon of water. If you add that to the sauce while it is on SAUTE mode, it will thicken it right up.

What can I serve honey mustard chicken with?

Some of my favorite side dishes to serve with honey mustard chicken are –

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Yield: 4 Servings

Instant Pot Honey Mustard Chicken

Instant Pot Honey Mustard Chicken - A quick and easy meal ready in less than 30 minutes. Sweet and tangy honey mustard sauce over chicken cooked right in the Instant Pot.

Prep Time 5 minutes

Cook Time 17 minutes

Total Time 22 minutes

Ingredients

1/3 cup honey
1/3 cup dijon or whole grain mustard
1/3 cup water
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1/2 teaspoon onion powder
1/4 teaspoon paprika
1 1/2 pounds chicken (cubed)
1 teaspoon corn starch
1 tablespoon water

Instructions

Set the Instant Pot to the SAUTE function and add in the honey, mustard, water, garlic powder, onion powder, and paprika Stir until the honey melts into the sauce.
Add in chicken and seal the Instant Pot. Set to HIGH pressure and cook for 8 minutes.
In a small mixing bowl, combine corn starch and water.
Do a quick release and once the Instant Pot depressurizes, open the lid and pour in the corn starch mixture. Turn the Instant Pot to SAUTE again and stir until the sauce thickens up (2-3 minutes).

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