16 Instant Pot Recipes with Bacon

Bacon lovers, this one is for you. Browse these Instant Pot recipes with bacon to find your next family-favorite dinner, soup, or side.

I've rounded up a variety of bacon recipes, from chicken bacon corn chowder to pumpkin mac and cheese with bacon. You’ll find low-carb, gluten-free, and Whole30 recipes.

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These recipes all call for American-style streaky bacon. American-style bacon comes in long strips and is made from pork belly. I usually gravitate toward thick-cut bacon.

Instant Pot FAQs

Why use a pressure cooker?

The Instant Pot is an electric pressure cooker that's multi-use. These functions include pressure cook, steam, slow cook, rice cook, and more.

For me, it's all about the easy cleanup. I look for dump-and-go dinners and one-pot meals.

What size Instant Pot do I need?

For most people, a 6-quart Instant Pot will be the most versatile size. It allows you to make dishes for two or dishes for a family of five (with leftovers!).

Note that certain models only have a couple of sizes available.

What brand/model should I get?

There are many options out there when it comes to electric multi-functional pressure cookers: Instant Pot, CHEF iQ, Presto, Comfee, to name a few.

The real answer is, they all offer similar functionality, so choose one that fits your budget and your cooking needs.

I'm partial to Instant Pot. I was gifted a 6-quart Instant Pot Duo about five years ago, and it's in amazing shape. I've never once thought about purchasing a different make or model.

Pasta Recipes

Pasta recipes are easy to make in the Instant Pot and can result in a more flavorful dish than cooking on the stovetop.

Instant Pot Pumpkin Mac and Cheese with Bacon

This creamy Instant Pot Pumpkin Mac and Cheese with Bacon is the perfect savory fall comfort food. Plus, it's a one-pot meal.

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Instant Pot Chicken Bacon Ranch Pasta

Instant Pot Chicken Bacon Ranch Pasta is loaded with chicken, bacon, and cheesy ranch sauce. Pressure cooker chicken bacon ranch pasta is a great family meal.

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Instant Pot Chicken and Bacon Carbonara

This one pot Instant Pot Chicken and Bacon Carbonara tastes like Olive Garden and is an easy dinner recipe.

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Main Dishes

Bacon adds a sweet, fatty, salty flavor that is perfect for savory dishes.

Instant Pot Crack Chicken (Keto, Low-Carb)

Instant Pot Keto Chicken that makes a great meal prep or dinner. If you want to carb it up then it goes great on rice, pasta, or in wraps.

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Instant Pot Spinach Bacon Crustless Quiche (Low Carb)

Instant Pot Spinach Bacon Crustless Quiche is a versatile recipe you can change with easy ingredient swaps. Pressure cooker crustless quiche is low carb.

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Instant Pot Bacon Wrapped Balsamic Pork

Instant Pot Bacon Wrapped Balsamic Pork is an easy Instant Pot recipe that your entire family will enjoy.

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Soup Recipes

Bacon adds a salty crunch to any soup recipe.

Instant Pot Crab and Corn Chowder

This Instant Pot crab and corn chowder recipe tastes just like Bonefish Grill's soup. Made with crispy bacon, corn, and real crab.

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Instant Pot Crack Chicken Soup

Chicken crack soup made in the Instant Pot, with chicken, bacon, cheddar, and cream cheese, is a perfect weeknight meal that is sure to please.

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Instant Pot Zuppa Toscana

Why go out to eat when you can make it yourself at home? You’re just going to love this Olive Garden copycat recipe, Instant Pot Zuppa Toscana.

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Instant Pot Cauliflower Chicken Chowder (Whole30, Paleo)

This Instant Pot Cauliflower Chicken Chowder with bacon is Whole30 and paleo compliant and makes a great fall or winter meal.

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Easy Instant Pot Chicken Bacon Corn Chowder

Instant Pot Chicken Bacon Corn Chowder is delicious and super easy to make. You’ll want to add it to your weekly rotation all year round.

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Instant Pot Mexican Beef and Bacon Soup

This Instant Pot Mexican Beef and Bacon Soup is a flavorful beef broth, with bits of beef, bacon and pinto beans, almost like a Mexican Beef Stew of sorts.

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Side Dishes

What vegetable isn't made better with the addition of bacon? Try these Brussels sprout, green bean, and potato recipes.

Instant Pot Brussels Sprouts with Bacon

Brussels sprouts with bacon is an appealing and delicious recipe as a side dish or even as a main course.

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Instant Pot Fresh Green Beans with Bacon

Save time without losing flavor by cooking fresh green beans with bacon in the Instant Pot or pressure cooker. Southern-style fresh green beans cook in a fraction of the time in the Instant Pot.

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Instant Pot Loaded Baked Potato Salad

Savory loaded baked potato salad with bacon, sour cream, mayo, and green onions. Includes instructions for stove or Instant Pot potato salad.

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Instant Pot Green Beans and Potatoes

This Instant Pot Green Beans and Potatoes is so flavorful and tender, and there’s bacon on top. Southern comfort food in under 15 minutes.

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