Name: Instant Pot Scalloped Potatoes Recipe
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 20 min
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 2 lb (about 6 medium) red potatoes, sliced thin; 1 cup chicken broth; 8 oz shredded white cheddar cheese (divided); 3.5 tbsp heavy cream; ½ tbsp butter; ¼ tsp salt; ¼ tsp pepper; ¼ tsp garlic powder; ¼ tsp nutmeg

Description

This Instant Pot Scalloped Potatoes recipe is a creamy, cheesy side dish made with thinly sliced red potatoes cooked quickly under pressure, then topped with a rich cheese sauce and broiled to golden perfection. Combining convenience and comfort, it’s perfect for weeknight dinners or holiday meals.

Ingredients

Scale

Potatoes

2 lb (about 6 medium) red potatoes, sliced thin

Liquid

1 cup chicken broth

Cheese & Dairy

8 oz shredded white cheddar cheese (divided)
3.5 tbsp heavy cream
½ tbsp butter

Seasonings

¼ tsp salt
¼ tsp pepper
¼ tsp garlic powder
¼ tsp nutmeg

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Instructions

Prepare the Instant Pot and Potatoes: Preheat your oven broiler to 450°F. Spray an 8×8-inch baking dish with cooking spray to prevent sticking. Place the thinly sliced potatoes in the Instant Pot and pour the chicken broth over them, ensuring they’re mostly submerged.
Pressure Cook the Potatoes: Secure the Instant Pot lid and set it to pressure cook on high for 2 minutes. When the cooking cycle ends, perform a quick release to release the steam. Set the Instant Pot to the sauté function on low heat. Using a slotted spoon, carefully transfer the cooked potatoes to the prepared baking dish, leaving the broth in the pot.
Make the Cheese Sauce: To the Instant Pot, add the butter, heavy cream, salt, pepper, garlic powder, nutmeg, and all but ½ cup of the shredded cheddar cheese. Stir continuously over low heat until the butter melts, the cheese fully incorporates, and a creamy sauce forms.
Assemble the Dish: Pour the creamy cheese sauce evenly over the potatoes in the baking dish. Then sprinkle the remaining ½ cup of cheddar cheese on top to create a nice cheesy crust.
Broil to Finish: Place the baking dish under the preheated broiler for 3-5 minutes, watching closely until the top is beautifully golden and bubbly. Remove from the oven and let it rest briefly before serving.

Notes

Use red potatoes for best texture; Yukon Gold can be a substitute but may alter the creaminess.
Watch the broiler carefully to prevent burning the cheese topping.
For a vegetarian version, substitute chicken broth with vegetable broth.
Thinly slicing the potatoes helps them cook quickly and evenly under pressure.
This dish is best served warm and fresh for optimal creaminess.