Description
Instant Pot Scalloped Potatoes are the ultimate comfort food, combining tender layers of Yukon Gold potatoes with a rich, cheesy sauce. This dish not only delivers on flavor but also on ease of preparation, making it the perfect centerpiece for family dinners or festive gatherings. With creamy cheese and aromatic garlic, each bite feels like a warm hug from your kitchen. Ready in just under an hour, these scalloped potatoes will have everyone coming back for seconds!
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 medium Yukon Gold potatoes (about 1.5 lbs), thinly sliced
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 2 cups sharp cheddar cheese, shredded
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp onion powder
- 2 tbsp unsalted butter (for greasing)
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Prep the Potatoes: Wash and peel the potatoes. Slice them thinly using a mandoline or knife.
- Make the Sauce: In a mixing bowl, whisk together heavy cream, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper.
- Layer in the Instant Pot: Grease the insert with butter. Layer half of the sliced potatoes followed by half of the cream mixture and half of the cheese. Repeat this process.
- Pressure Cook: Close the lid securely and cook on high pressure for 25 minutes. Allow for a natural release for 10 minutes before opening.
- Serve: Let cool slightly before serving generous portions.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Pressure Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 13g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 9g
- Cholesterol: 65mg