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When it comes to family dinners, nothing brings everyone to the table like a warm, cheesy, and comforting dish. If you’re looking to upgrade your side dish game or need something to accompany your next big feast, these Instant Pot Cheesy Potatoes are a winner. They’re creamy, flavorful and downright irresistible. Best of all, they come together quickly with the help of your Instant Pot!
I am probably about 10 years into Instant Pot ownership and I can’t sing enough praises about my Instant Pot. With this powerful appliance, whipping up delicious entrees and sides has become an effortless experience. Whether I’m preparing a savory pot roast that falls apart with a touch of the fork, or serving up buttery mashed potatoes that taste like they were slow-cooked for hours, the Instant Pot delivers perfect results every time. Its versatile functions mean I can sauté, pressure-cook, and even make yogurt without breaking a sweat.
When I need to create mouthwatering family meals or sides in a flash, the Instant Pot is my trusty sidekick. After I made this cheesy potatoes recipe once, it became a family favorite. Give it a try for yourself tonight!
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Ingredients You’ll Need
- 3 lb Yukon Gold potatoes: Peeled and sliced into ¼” slices
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon ground black pepper
- 1 cup cream of chicken soup
- 1 cup water
- 1 cup heavy whipping cream
- 2 cups white cheddar cheese: Shredded
- ½ cup sharp cheddar cheese: Shredded
Directions
Step 1: Prep the Potatoes
- Add 1 cup of water to your Instant Pot and place the peeled and sliced potatoes inside.
- Set your Instant Pot to Manual High for 1 minute.
- Once the timer beeps, perform a Quick Release of the pressure.
Step 2: Assemble and Sauté
- Preheat your oven broiler to high.
- Carefully remove the potatoes from the Instant Pot and arrange them in a baking dish.
- Set your Instant Pot to sauté mode.
- In the pot, combine 2 cups of shredded white cheddar cheese, 1 cup of heavy cream, 1 cup of cream of chicken soup, salt, and pepper.
- Stir continuously until the cheese has fully melted and the sauce is creamy and smooth.
Step 3: Get Cheesy
- Pour the melted cheese mixture over the potatoes, ensuring every slice is coated.
- Sprinkle the shredded sharp cheddar cheese evenly on top.
Step 4: Broil to Perfection
- Place the baking dish under the broiler for 3-5 minutes or until the cheddar cheese on top is melted, bubbly, and golden brown.
- Remove from the oven and let it cool slightly before serving.
Instant Pot Cheesy Potatoes
Equipment
- 1 Pressure Cooker
- 1 casserole dish
Ingredients
- 3 lbs Yukon Gold potatoes peeled, sliced into 1/4" slices
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp ground black pepper
- 1 cup cream of chicken soup
- 1 cup water
- 1 cup heavy whipping cream
- 2 cups white cheddar cheese shredded
- 1/2 cup sharp cheddar cheese shredded
Instructions
- Peel and cut potatoes and add them to the Instant Pot along with 1 cup water.
- Set Instant Pot to high pressure for 1 minute.
- Once the timer beeps, do a quick release of the pressure.
- Preheat broiler to "high."
- Carefully remove potatoes from Instant Pot and arrange them in a baking casserole dish.
- Set Instant Pot to sauté mode.
- Add the following to the Instant Pot: white cheddar cheese, heavy cream, cream of chicken soup, salt and pepper.
- Stir continuously until the cheese has melted completely and the sauce is creamy and smooth.
- Pour the melted cheese mixture over the potatoes. Make sure all potatoes are coated with cheese mixture.
- Sprinkle shredded sharp cheddar cheese evenly over the top of the potatoes.
- Broil for 3-5 minutes, or until the cheddar cheese on top is melted, bubbly and golden brown.
- Remove from oven and let cool slightly before serving.
Serve and Enjoy!
Your Instant Pot Cheesy Potatoes are now ready to steal the show at your next meal. Pair them with roasted chicken, grilled steak, or simply enjoy them on their own. One bite of these creamy, cheesy potatoes and you’ll understand why they’re destined to be a family favorite!
Tip: For an extra crunch, consider sprinkling crispy bacon bits or crushed potato chips on top before broiling.
If you love comfort food, these Instant Pot Cheesy Potatoes are a must-try. They’re simple to make, packed with flavor, and sure to be a hit with the fam. Give them a try and let me know how they turned out!
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