Instant Pot Creamy Cheesy Scalloped Potatoes Recipe
This creamy and cheesy scalloped potatoes dish is made effortlessly in an Instant Pot, perfect as a comforting side. It's layered with Yukon Gold potatoes, sharp cheddar, and a rich cream mixture.
Ingredients
- 2 pounds Yukon Gold potatoes peeled and thinly sliced
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese
- 1 cup diced onion
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- ½ teaspoon smoked paprika
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter cut into small pieces
- ¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese
Instructions
- Peel and thinly slice the Yukon Gold potatoes.
- In a bowl, mix heavy cream, minced garlic, salt, black pepper, and smoked paprika.
- Layer half of the sliced potatoes, onions, and cheddar cheese in the Instant Pot.
- Drizzle half of the cream mixture over the layers.
- Repeat with remaining potatoes, onions, and cheddar, then pour the rest of the cream mixture on top.
- Dot with butter pieces and sprinkle with Parmesan cheese.
- Close the Instant Pot lid and set the valve to sealing. Cook on high pressure for 25 minutes.
- Allow for a natural pressure release for 10 minutes, then switch to quick release.
- Open the lid and let the potatoes rest for a few minutes before serving.
- Serve warm, garnished with fresh herbs if desired.
Notes
For best results, let the dish rest before serving to thicken.