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Instant Pot Scalloped Potatoes Recipe

Our Instant Pot scalloped potatoes recipe turns out a satisfying tray of creamy, delicious potatoes. It's the ultimate comfort food.
  • cook TIME 15 mins
  • prep TIME 5 mins
  • total TIME 20 mins
Course: Side DishCuisine: American
Keyword: Instant Pot Scalloped Potatoes, Instant Pot Scalloped Potatoes Recipe
Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 182 kcal

Ingredients (13)

  • 32 oz potatoes sliced into 1/2-inch-thick discs
  • 1 tbsp unsalted butter
  • 2 tsp garlic minced
  • 1 cup water
  • 2 tbsp all-purpose flour
  • 1/4 cup whole milk
  • 2 1/2 tbsp heavy cream
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1/2 tsp paprika
  • 1 tsp lemon juice
  • 1 oz cheddar cheese shredded
  • 2 tbsp parsley finely chopped

INSTRUCTIONS

1

Prep your Instant Pot and select the “Sauté” mode. Melt 1 tbsp butter and then stir in 2 tsp minced garlic to cook until fragrant.

Cook garlic with butter for scalloped potatoes
2

Add 32 oz sliced potatoes into the pot along with 1 cup water. Close the lid, turn the steam handle to “Sealed,” select “Meat Stew” mode, and adjust the timer to 10 minutes. Meanwhile, preheat the oven to 400°F.

Pressure cook potatoes with water and preheat the oven
3

In a small bowl, mix 1/4 cup whole milk with 2 tbsp all-purpose flour. Make sure there are no lumps.

Make the milk slurry for scalloped potatoes
4

Place a kitchen rag onto the steam handle, and use a spoon to turn it to “Venting.” Open the lid and pour in the milk-flour mixture along with 2 1/2 tbsp heavy cream, 1 tsp garlic powder, 1/2 tsp salt, 1/2 tsp paprika, and 1 tsp lemon juice. Select the “Sauté” mode and very gently toss the potato slices to coat them evenly.

Cook the potatoes with the slurry cream and seasoning
5

Put your kitchen mittens on and carefully tip the potatoes into a large baking dish. Top it with 1 oz shredded cheddar (or cheese of your choice), slide it into the preheated oven, and bake it for 5 minutes.

Add the potatoes to a baking dish and bake
6

Sprinkle 2 tbsp finely chopped parsley on top and serve hot.

Top with parsley and serve scalloped potatoes

Nutrition

Serving: 1 serving | Calories: 182 kcal | Fat 6 g | Saturated Fat 4 g | Trans Fat 0 g | Polyunsaturated Fat 1 g | Monounsaturated Fat 2 g | Cholesterol 18 mg | Sodium 258 mg | Potassium 664 mg | Carbohydrate 27 g | Fiber 4 g | Sugar 3 g | Protein 5 g | Vitamin A 223 IU | Vitamin C 16 mg | Calcium 69 mg | Iron 1 mg