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Scalloped potatoes and ham

Instant Pot Scalloped Potatoes & Ham

Instant Pot Scalloped Potatoes & Ham features tender potatoes, succulent ham, and melted cheddar, perfect for a quick side dish that can go with just about any meal.

Note: Made in a 6-qt Instant Pot

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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 1 minute
Pressurize Time 5 minutes
Total Time 11 minutes
Course Side Dish
Cuisine American
Servings 4 Servings
Calories 367 kcal

Equipment

Ingredients
 

  • 1 pound (454 g) Yukon Gold potatoes sliced about ¼ inch thick
  • 1 cup (140 g) ham cubed
  • 1 tablespoon (14 g) butter melted
  • 1/2 teaspoon (3 g) salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon (0.5 g) ground black pepper
  • 3/4 cup (177 ml) chicken broth
  • 1/4 cup (59 ml) heavy cream
  • 1 cup (113 g) cheddar cheese shredded
  • 2 tablespoons (0.8 g) parsley or cilantro chopped, for garnish

Instructions
 

  • Mix the potatoes, ham, butter, salt, pepper and broth in the Instant Pot.
  • Close and lock the lid. Set the pressure release valve to the sealing position.
  • Cook on high pressure for 1 minute (yes, that’s one minute). Then manually release the pressure.
  • You might need to drain some of the broth, if there is a lot in the pot still. I drain most of it, leaving a small amount in the bottom of the pot.
  • Turn on saute mode. Pour in the heavy cream. Let it start to bubble. Stir it carefully, so as not to break up the potatoes.
  • Scatter the cheese on top and let it melt. Once melted, and thickened, turn off saute mode. I have to remove the pot from the machine to stop it cooking, so it doesn’t burn on the bottom.
  • You can transfer it to a serving dish to put on the table, if you wish. Garnish and serve.

Notes

  • Be sure to slice the potatoes evenly; you can use a mandolin or slice them yourself with a sharp knife, which is what I prefer.
  • You don't need to add a full cup of water to this recipe for enough steam to build.
  • The final step requires turning on sauté mode so the cream can thicken. You need to watch it really closely and be prepared to take the pot out of the machine if the sauce thickens too quickly. Otherwise, it can burn on the bottom.

Nutrition

Calories: 367kcalCarbohydrates: 21gProtein: 17gFat: 24gSaturated Fat: 13gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 7gTrans Fat: 0.1gCholesterol: 75mgSodium: 1089mgPotassium: 635mgFiber: 3gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 762IUVitamin C: 25mgCalcium: 232mgIron: 1mg
Keyword cheese, Ham, Potatoes
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