Instant Pot Scalloped Potatoes
Years ago, I figured out the secret to cooking rich, cheesy scalloped potatoes in the slow cooker. It was almost as easy as making them from a package, but sooooo much better.
The only catch was that, just like all slow cooker recipes, it took several hours to make. Sure, you could start it in the morning and have it ready and waiting for dinner – but what if you didn’t decide you wanted it until half an hour before dinnertime?
Well, now that I have my Instant Pot, that’s no longer a problem. I can whip up a batch of creamy, cheesy scalloped potatoes from scratch in less time than it would take to make the packaged kind.
Now, let’s get one thing clear about this recipe: It isn’t health food. Scalloped potatoes aren’t supposed to be healthy, they’re supposed to be indulgent. And these are the real deal, all right – thin potato coins in a rich, delicately spiced sauce loaded with white cheddar, butter, and real cream.
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No, you shouldn’t be eating this every day. But if you’re going to treat yourself, you may as well do it right.
Recipe Tips
How thin do the potato slices need to be?
Ideally, no thicker than ¼ inch. If you have a mandoline slicer, (affiliate link) it’s the best tool for getting them nice and thin and even.
Is there a way to make these potatoes without the chicken broth, so they’re vegetarian?
Sure, just substitute a good vegetable broth. Try Swanson’s Vegetable Broth or Imagine Organic.
What’s the difference between scalloped potatoes and potatoes au gratin?
Well, technically, au gratin potatoes have cheese and scalloped potatoes are cooked in a creamy sauce without cheese. But they’re so good with the cheese, I always go ahead and add it to my scalloped potatoes anyway. So you can call this dish au gratin if you want – it’s just as tasty either way. I have an Potatoes Au Gratin recipe HERE
How to Make Instant Pot Scalloped Potatoes
- Preheat the broiler to 450 degrees. Spray an 8×8 baking side with cooking spray. Place potato slices in the Instant Pot and pour chicken broth over them.
Place the lid on the Instant Pot and set to pressure cook for 2 minutes.
- When the time is up do a quick release. Set the pot to saute on low. Using a slotted spoon, remove potatoes and place in the prepared 8×8 baking dish.
- Add butter, cream, salt, pepper, garlic powder, nutmeg, and all but ½ cup of the cheese to the pot, stirring continuously until the cheese is melted and a a creamy sauce has formed.
- Pour the sauce over the potatoes and sprinkle remaining ½ cup of cheese on top.
- Place under the broiler for 3-5 minutes until the top is golden. Watch closely so it doesn’t burn!
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TOOLS USED TO MAKE THIS INSTANT POT SCALLOPED POTATOES
Instant Pot: This 6qt Instant Pot pressure cooker is always my go to!
Measuring Cups and Spoons: Each cup’s “ml” and cup sizes have passed clearly engraved marking, and you can quickly identify the cup scale according to the color of the handle.
Mandoline: This is everything you need in one – with 5 interchangeable blades for slicing, julienne & grating & unlimited thickness settings with easy thumb dial control, it’s perfect as an onion chopper cutter, vegetable peeler, and garlic chopper.
Instant Pot Scalloped Potatoes
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Ingredients
- 2 lb about 6 medium red potatoes, sliced thin
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 8 oz shredded white cheddar cheese divided
- 3.5 T heavy cream
- ½ T butter
- ¼ t salt
- ¼ t pepper
- ¼ t garlic powder
- ¼ t nutmeg
Instructions
- Preheat the broiler to 450 degrees. Spray an 8×8 baking sidh with cooking spray. Place potato slices in the Instant Pot and pour chicken broth over them.
- Place the lid on the Instant Pot and set to pressure cook for 2 minutes. When the time is up do a quick release. Set the pot to saute on low. Using a slotted spoon, remove potatoes and place in the prepared 8×8 baking dish.
- Add butter, cream, salt, pepper, garlic powder, nutmeg, and all but ½ cup of the cheese to the pot, stirring continuously until the cheese is melted and a a creamy sauce has formed.
- Pour the sauce over the potatoes and sprinkle remaining ½ cup of cheese on top.
- Place under the broiler for 3-5 minutes until the top is golden. Watch closely so it doesn’t burn!
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Nutrition
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LOOKING FOR MORE INSTANT POT FAMILY MEALS?
- Instant Pot Pizza Pasta Recipe – my kids requests this every week!
- Instant Pot Taco Pasta – perfect for Taco Tuesday
- Instant Pot Corned Beef and Cabbage – not just for St. Patricks Day
- Instant Pot Honey Garlic Chicken – fan and family favorite!
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Delicious! Thanks for sharing. Made as a side for Easter.
So simple, easy and delicious! Will definitely make this again and again.
Btw, I didn’t have heavy cream and used whole milk, and it was still great.