We’ve got lots of easy Instant Pot sausage recipes for you to enjoy with ground sausage as well as sausage links mild or spicy. Breakfast and dinner are covered in no time at all when you use your pressure cooker.

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Looking for easy Instant Pot sausage recipes for dinners throughout the week? We have a bunch of Instant Pot recipe comfort food dishes to choose from here on The Typical Mom blog. (participant in the amazon program, affiliate links present)

Instant Pot Italian Sausage Recipes

We will share ideas for kielbasa style sausage links, as well as ground in a roll. Both spicy and mild there are TONS of possibilities for making a casserole with it, or adding peppers for a low carb meal. I mean anything using ground sausage is basically the same as what to cook with ground beef alternatively, or half and half.

You can use any brand of cooker you might have on your countertop too. If you have a Crockpot Express, go for it. A mealthy works, and we love easy Ninja Foodi recipes too. They all work the same, the latter just has the air crisp option as well.

If you are new to pressure cooking we have a lot of easy one pot meal recipes for you here. To begin with let’s start with a few basic tips:

For reference, this is the model I have (a 6 quart) and use for all recipe creations.

A white Instant Pot with a Star Wars theme sits on the kitchen counter, ready to tackle your favorite beef arm roast recipe. The digital display glows "On." Next to it lie a patterned cloth and some green onions, all against the backdrop of blue kitchen cabinets and a stovetop.

Ninja Foodi Sausage Recipes

I have a hard time not pressure cooking because it makes my life so much easier and reduces cooking time to next to nothing. It is kinda’ hard remembering what it was like to not have a multi cooker pressure cooker on hand really.

  • I really see ground sausage as a great alternative to super easy ground beef recipes in every respect. Of course pork typically has a higher fat content but that also means more flavor.
  • Jimmy Dean spicy is probably my favorite amongst them all. Many times I will use half of this roll mixed with regular so it is the perfect amount of heat. Period.

We prefer spicy sausage over anything else. It lends a ton of flavor which means I don’t have to add any additional spices.

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Kielbasa Instant Pot recipes

Pressure Cooker sausage and peppers is so good and super cheap to make! Instant Pot brats are cooked by themselves without any sauces or vegetables and a simple high protein meal too.

Easy Instant Pot stuffed peppers can use ground sausage or beef, either is great. My family loved this one. Here are a few questions you might have in mind before you get going:

How do you defrost sausages in an Instant Pot?

We share in our recipe on how to cook frozen brats or fresh perfectly here. There isn’t a big difference in cook time really. Just a few minutes to the best meal ever. Just throw into a steamer basket with water below for a few minutes until tender at 145 degrees F.

How do you cook pork sausages?

I typically use sliced precooked links for most of these Instant Pot sausage recipes. You can cook from raw as well by steaming inside a vegetable steamer basket too. Air fryer sausage is amazing too.ninja foodi frozen sausage

Can you air fry with Instant Pot?

You can now if you purchase a CrispLid but it isn’t as good as a “regular” electric air fryer in my opinion. I have both and will move from one to the other to get the right texture.

Should I buy an air fryer or an Instant Pot?

I say both for sure. They both offer very different functions and I use them both equally every week to make healthy dinners, casseroles and cheap meals.

Pressure cooker lasagna casserole is killer with ground sausage or beef really. Noodles cook together in the sauce itself which means a lot more flavor than boiling in water.

Our pressure cooker jambalaya is made with sausage links! If you like spicy Southern style then I would use andouille. Kielbasa is great for a lot of flavor but no heat though too.

A bowl of savory jambalaya, crafted perfectly in a pressure cooker, sits on a wooden surface. It overflows with sausage, rice, tomatoes, and green onions. A white and yellow napkin rests beside this culinary delight.

What is the best and easiest way to cook sausage?

Using this machine is a game changer. You can saute and brown the meat and then add all the other ingredients. Cooked under high pressure makes it super moist. Make into a whole meal like our Instant Pot cheeseburger macaroni with rice, cheese and broth we love.

What can you make with a roll of ground sausage?

Try Instant Pot cheeseburger soup no potatoes needed for dinner. I like using the spicy type from Jimmy Dean personally for a bit of heat and tons more flavor. For a heartier dish you can make our Instant Pot red beans and rice with canned beans which makes it super easy to throw together.

I’d also suggest trying our easy Instant Pot stuffed pepper soup sometime. Packed with vegetables, all different colors gives it texture, flavor and added nutrition. Similar to our Instant Pot stuffed cabbage casserole, these are favorites amongst all of us.

A spoonful of cheesy pasta with ground meat, sausage, and vegetables is being lifted from an Instant Pot. This delightful pressure cooker dish includes penne, chopped tomatoes, cabbage, and garnished green onions. The interior of the pot is also visible.

Can you cook sausage with pasta?

Instant Pot sloppy joe casserole I mean how could you go wrong with this whole idea. With a can of Manwich, penne, meat and diced onions and peppers you don’t need buns on this one but the same flavors you’ll get.

Use in our Instant Pot chili mac. A childhood fave for most people you just need a few cans of this and that to make.

Ground Sausage Recipes with Rice

Yes you can, this way is all together so the flavors meld together. OH MY you’ve gotta’ try this Pressure Cooker sausage casserole. Amazing with mild or spicy sausage and beef or chicken broth with rice first.

We loved this Instant Pot enchilada casserole that was created from pantry ingredients and a ground spicy roll I had in the fridge.

How to Make Soup with Ground Sausage

Classic Pressure cooker cabbage soup has a ton of flavor using spicy sausage.Yes you can make it on the stove top but this is much faster. Pressure cooker sausage soup is another favorite with spicy ground sausage.

A bowl of creamy rice dish with ground sausage, chopped green peppers, and garnished with green onions. Two whole green peppers and a colorful patterned cloth are beside the bowl on a wooden surface. An Instant Pot recipe comes to life in the top left corner.

Can you cook frozen breakfast sausage in Instant Pot?

You can. I would use the timing and instructions for how to cook frozen ground beef first. Then turn to saute and cook as you follow whatever dish you want to make. It is quite easy to defrost or thaw it out initially so it can be cooked to a safe internal temperature.

Then comes this cheesy pot of goodness here. Instant Pot sausage and rice is just amazing. Use spicy ground for this and don’t count the calories with each bite. 😉

A bowl of instant pot sausage and rice features sliced sausage, rice, cheese, and herbs. Another bowl of the same dish is partially visible. A striped cloth and a sprig of parsley add a charming touch in the background.

Unstuffed Instant Pot stuffed pepper casserole – same great flavors but way easier to make than the traditional method.

  • Instant Pot lasagna soup is a great year round meal that is a game changer for us. Never again will I mess with messy floppy noodles that I have to boil ahead of time.

One pot meals with noodles, protein and cheese all mixed together is where it’s at y’all! Kids love it because it is WAY easier to eat than the traditional version and it saves me tons of time. Love our Pressure Cooker breakfast bundt cake. This comes out SO pretty and we’ve had it for dinner as well.

Sausage is great for just about any meal, including breakfast like you see here above! I have made this breakfast bundt cake with spicy ground sausage as well as ham and I’d say the sausage won! Creamy Instant Pot creamy spinach soup is a great one. I have made this .

Lots of flavor in Instant Pot gumbo for sure. I omit the okra just because it isn’t my favorite but you can add just about anything to this.

Instant Pot sausage breakfast

The recipe for this dish is below! You can see the end result here but ingredient list and instructions are in the recipe box below.

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Instant Pot sausage casserole recipe

  • 1.5 qt. casserole dish – oven safe
  • Small loaf of sourdough bread
  • Cheese
  • Bell peppers
  • Sausage links
  • Eggs
  • Milk
  • Seasoning

Just throw it all together in your pan, in on high pressure. Instead of a quick release allow steam to release naturally for best results.

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Printable instructions for this easy recipe is below.

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Instant Pot Sausage Recipes

By The Typical Mom
We’ve got lots of Instant Pot sausage recipes for you to enjoy with ground sausage as well as sausage links mild or spicy. Breakfast and dinner are covered.
Prep: 15 minutes
Cook: 20 minutes
Total: 35 minutes
Servings: 5
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Equipment

  • 1 pressure cooker

Ingredients 

  • 1 loaf sourdough bread, cubed
  • 8 oz sausage links, pre cooked, diced
  • 1 c bell pepper, green, diced
  • 1/4 c jalapenos, diced
  • 1 c cheese, cheddar
  • 4 eggs
  • 1 c milk, whole
  • 1 tsp cajun seasoning
  • 1/2 tsp salt

Instructions 

  • Spray inside of casserole dish with non stick spray.
  • Cube your sourdough bread loaf and put inside your dish on bottom, up to about 3/4 of the way full inside your dish.
  • Sprinkle your cajun sausage pcs., green peppers, and jalapenos on your bread pcs., then sprinkle your cheese on top of all of that. 
  • In a bowl beat your eggs, add your milk, and seasonings and pour over bread mixture.
  • Cover your casserole dish with foil.
  • Add 1.5 c of water into your Instant Pot and set trivet in the bottom.
  • Make a sling out of foil and lower your dish on to your trivet.
  • Close lid and steam valve and set on pressure high for 20 minutes.
  • Allow to naturally release steam for 20 minutes, then lift out and allow to cool a bit so it will firm up and you can slice and lift out pieces cleanly. Enjoy

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Nutrition

Serving: 3oz, Calories: 582kcal, Carbohydrates: 56g, Protein: 29g, Fat: 26g, Saturated Fat: 11g, Cholesterol: 192mg, Sodium: 1198mg, Potassium: 448mg, Fiber: 3g, Sugar: 6g, Vitamin A: 1740IU, Vitamin C: 43.9mg, Calcium: 284mg, Iron: 4.8mg

Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.

Additional Info

Course: Breakfast, Entree, Main Course, Snack
Cuisine: American, Mexican
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About The Typical Mom

Justine is the creative mind behind The Typical Mom and The Typical Family on YouTube. She began blogging about easy recipes, budget friendly activities for kids, and fun family travel destinations in September 2012.

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6 Comments

  1. I was looking for a ONE INGREDIENT RECIPE and your search engine sent me to a page that had numerous recipes that had nothing to do with what I was looking for. Granted, I am new to Instant Pot, but I am not so dumb that I can’t see what I was looking for. I save the link and got the app. I think I’m going to delete it. I’ve just wasted 30m of my time trying to get through your website (can you say OVERDONE AND TOO MANY LINKS BY SOMEONE WITH ADD?).
    Signed,
    Someone who just want to know how to cook breakfast sausage.

    1. Well, if you just want to cook breakfast sausage in your IP just set to saute with olive oil and cook it. This title does say recipes meaning plural which means it includes many different options. There is a link for pressure cooker sausage which is for links too.

    2. @Marianne Jackson, wow what a snarky comment. You know the woman who posted this list of recipes doesn’t control the search engine right? She is just sharing some recipes. And really, 30 minutes?? Took me 5 minutes to scroll down to the bottom.

  2. Thank you for all the recipes. I bought an instant pot and I could not find recipes I like. I saw yours and want to try them all!