Instant Pot Side Dish Recipes for a Summer BBQ
Summer gatherings aren’t complete without some of these fabulous Instant Pot recipes—perfect for a BBQ, 4th of July party, potluck, or family reunion!
No need to heat up your kitchen this summer, thanks to this list of Instant Pot side dishes for a BBQ!
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If you’re attending or hosting a BBQ this summer, you’ll be glad to know that you can put your Instant Pot to work!
It’s so nice to have tasty options that don’t require you to heat up your stove or oven!
On this list, you’ll find delicious recipes that include both cold “salads” and hot dishes, so there’s something for everyone.
Making Instant Pot Picnic and Party Foods
These easy side dishes are great for a Memorial Day picnic, a 4th of July cookout, or any other party, gathering, or BBQ where you need to serve comforting side dishes to a crowd.
Maybe you’re just making some Instant Pot hamburgers at home and need a simple side dish. Either way, these are the ticket!
Instant Pot Side Dishes for a Summer BBQ
These are the perfect side dishes for a summer BBQ, 4th of July party, family reunion, or any type of gathering!
This easy macaroni salad is a classic side dish that everyone loves!
Homestyle potato salad belongs on every potluck table!
Make use of summer's bounty with this corn and tomato salad, with fresh basil and feta cheese.
This Italian pasta salad is super simple yet endlessly customizable!
Baked beans are the perfect dish to serve with grilled fare!
Southern style green beans taste like they've simmered all day!
You'll never make corn on the cob another way after trying it with your pressure cooker!
This Instant Pot orzo gets its creaminess from parmesan, and its brightness from fresh lemon and herbs. It's a delightful side dish that you can serve warm or cold.
If you want a crowd-pleasing treat, serve up some cold homemade applesauce this summer. The Instant Pot makes quick work of cooking the apples!
It doesn't get much easier than making a box of au gratin potatoes in the Instant Pot!
Sometimes known as "grape jelly meatballs," this is a crowd-pleasing recipe!
Everyone's favorite comfort food, mac and cheese, gets a makeover in this Instant Pot version!
Deviled eggs are a classic dish, made easy with the Instant Pot.
For lighter fare, try this quinoa black bean salad!
Mashed potatoes are perfect served with grilled ribs, chicken, pork chops, or a tasty steak!
Refreshing and light, this lemon basil pasta salad combines tomatoes, basil, and feta in a zesty lemon vinaigrette!
In addition to these side dishes, if you need some easy dessert ideas to take along to a BBQ that don’t require you to heat up your oven, definitely check out this list of Instant Pot cake recipes!
Instant Pot Summer Side Dishes
In case you missed any of them, these are some of my favorite Instant Pot recipes for side dishes that can be served at a summer BBQ or family gathering.
- Easy Instant Pot Macaroni Salad
- Classic Instant Pot Potato Salad
- Sweet Corn and Tomato Salad in the Instant Pot
- Easy Instant Pot Italian Pasta Salad
- Instant Pot Corn on the Cob
- Instant Pot Baked Beans
- Southern Style Green Beans in the Instant Pot
- Easy Instant Pot Applesauce
- Instant Pot Au Gratin Potatoes
- Instant Pot Lemon Parmesan Orzo Pasta
- Instant Pot Mashed Potatoes
- Sweet & Sour Meatballs in the Instant Pot
- Instant Pot Macaroni and Cheese with Ham
- Instant Pot Deviled Eggs
- Instant Pot Quinoa Black Bean Salad
- Easy Lemon Basil Pasta Salad
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