Instant Pot Scalloped Potatoes

We love using out instant pot for many different recipes. But using it for the holidays, save me so much time. This Scalloped Potatoes Recipe cooked in the instant pot softens the potatoes to cook perfectly in the oven.

This side dish comes out perfectly cheesy and delicious when made in the pressure cooker. It is a quick and easier version than made in the slow cooker. But if you only have a slow cooker, our Slow Cooker Scalloped Potatoes and Crock Pot Scalloped Potatoes and Ham cook up perfectly too.

Why We Love Scalloped Potatoes

Cooking the potatoes in the instant pot keeps their form. It also makes them the right texture to finish cooking in the oven. Impress your family this holiday season with this easy, delicious side dish.

We love bringing this side dish to pot lucks or make it for your family gathering. It is so easy to put together and requires very little work.

It is the perfect side dish when you are on a budget. We typically have most of the ingredients already. So I love it when I only have to get a few items I am missing to complete this dish.

Ingredients

• Russet Potatoes – Peeled and sliced into 1/4” thick slices 
• Chicken Broth – See Chicken broth substitutes if you are out
• Minced Garlic – You can also use garlic powder. Learn How to Mince Garlic Cloves

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Recipe Variations

Try customizing your scalloped potato recipe! There are different variations your can try to make this a one pot meal.

• Add in Meat – Try adding in diced ham or bacon is a good addition to this recipe. Bacon makes everything taste better. Chicken or sausage is also a good option to make is a complete meal.
• Slice Sweet Potatoes – Half sweet potatoes would be good also. We love sweet potatoes, and dividing up this recipe with sweet potatoes makes me love this recipe even more.
• Cheese – We love to change up the cheese. You can add in Mozzarella, Gouda or Monterrey jack cheese in place of the cheddar cheese. It changes up the taste of the scalloped potatoes, but I love it when we use different cheeses.
• Broth – If you prefer, you can use vegetable broth instead of chicken broth.
• Seasoning – You can change the seasoning or add in red pepper flakes for added flavor.

We love to change it up occasionally just to make this an easy dish!

How to Make Instant Pot Scalloped Potatoes

Step 1 – Add the chicken broth, minced garlic, salt and pepper to a 6 quart Instant Pot.  Stir to combine. 

Step 2 – Then add in the sliced potatoes.  Seal and cook on high pressure cook for 2 minutes. Then do a quick release to release the pressure from the instant pot after the cook time. 

Step 3 – Carefully remove the sliced potatoes from the Instant Pot into an casserole dish with a slotted spoon.  Leave the rest of the liquid in the instant pot.  

Step 4 – Then switch the instant pot to the sauté setting and whisk in the cream.  Let the cream mixture simmer in the instant pot for 2-3 minutes. 

Step 5 – Then turn the instant pot off and stir in 2 cups of the shredded cheddar cheese.  Stir until melted.  

Step 6 – Pour the cheese mixture over the potatoes in the baking dish.  Gently toss the potatoes to cover it with the cheese sauce. 

•  Step 7 – Then top with the remaining cheddar cheese and the shredded Parmesan Cheese. 
• Step 8 – Bake for 15 minutes to 20 minutes. Until the potatoes are warm and tender (check every 5 minutes or so). Then broil the top of the potatoes for 1-2 minutes to brown the top of the potatoes. 
• Step 9 – Let the potatoes sit for 10-15 minutes and then they are ready to serve and enjoy.

Recipe Tips

• Slicing Potatoes – Try to slice the potatoes as even as possible. So that they cook at approximately the same time (the thinner the better). You can slice with a sharp knife or with a Mandolin Slicer.
• Shredding Cheese – Use freshly shredded cheeses so that it melts smoothly and evenly in this recipe. We prefer shredding cheese from the hunk cheese. There is no additional ingredients and it taste better.
• Double the Batch – You can double to batch with the same cooking time. Just double the ingredients.
• Favorite Cheese – Use what cheese you like. Sharp Cheddar is always a family favorite.
• Topping – You can add a layer of bread crumbs for a crunchy topping.
• Broil After Cooking – We recommend allowing the dish to broil for a few minutes after cooking. This gets the topping crispy layer of cheese.
• Allow to Cool – Allowing the scalloped potatoes to cool for a few minutes, really gives the mixture that creamy texture.

How Long to Cook Scalloped Potatoes in the Instant Pot

After adding in the broth, garlic, salt and pepper into the pressure cooker, add the slice potatoes. In the instant pot, the potatoes will cook for about 2 minutes. This allows them to get tender and finish cooking in the oven.

Serving Suggestions

Scalloped Potatoes make the best side dish for any occasion. We love serving this instant pot recipe for the holidays because it saves oven space. These cheesy potatoes serve great with cooked meats.

• Slow Cooker Whole Turkey
• Crockpot Spiral Ham
• Slow Cooker Prime Rib
• Grilled Teriyaki Steak

Can you Freeze Scalloped Potatoes?

This dish is perfect for freezing to enjoy again another days. These steps will allow you to freeze properly so the scalloped potatoes stay delicious.

• Cool Completely – Make the scalloped potatoes are cool completely before storing.
• Covering – You can cover the dish in plastic wrap and aluminum foil. Or place the potatoes in an air tight container that is freezer safe.
• Storing – If stored properly the scalloped potatoes will last about 3 months in the freezer.
• Thawing – When ready to serve again, place container in the refrigerator to thaw overnight.
• Reheating – Place potatoes in a microwave safe dish and reheat. You can also place in the oven at 350 degrees and heat for about 10 minutes.

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