Easy Scalloped Potatoes Recipe

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A rich and creamy Easy Scalloped Potatoes Recipe that doesn't require flour to thicken. This cream of mushroom soup-based dish can be prepared in your Instant Pot or Pressure cooker this holiday season. Let's free up your oven for the turkey and pies!

The holidays are upon us and I've been busier than usual going back and forth between Montana and San Diego. I've also been updating old content on the blog, so I haven't added as much new content as usual.

So, just in time for Thanksgiving, I'd like to share this delicious Easy Scalloped Potatoes Recipe. It just might be a new favorite at your Thanksgiving dinner spread! But before we get to the recipe, let's look at the ingredients:

Easy Scalloped Potatoes Recipe Ingredients:

• 4 large potatoes
• ½ teaspoon salt
• ¼ teaspoon white pepper
• 1 teaspoon dried thyme
• 1 cup chicken broth
• 1 teaspoon butter
• 1 can cream of mushroom soup
• ¼ cup sour cream
• ⅓ cup cooked and diced bacon
• 2 cloves garlic
• 13/4 cups sharp cheddar cheese
• ¾ cup French fried onions

Easy Scalloped Potatoes Recipe Directions

Wash and peel the potatoes and slice into ¼" sections.

Add prepared potatoes to your Instant Pot or pressure cooker. Mix salt, pepper, and thyme in with the broth and pour over the potatoes, and toss.

Close the Pressure Cooker lid and seal the vent.

Turn the power to "on" and Choose the "Pressure" setting. Set the timer for "two minutes."

Note: It should take approximately 7 minutes until the pressure builds up and the timer begins to count down from two minutes.

Meanwhile, grease an 8" x 8" baking dish with one teaspoon of butter, and preheat your oven broiler.

Once the time is up, do a quick release to remove pressure/steam. Remove potatoes from the pressure cooker, leaving any leftover liquid inside the pot.

Layer half of the potatoes inside the prepared baking dish, and set the other half aside.

Set Pressure cooker to "Saute." Add cream of mushroom soup, sour cream, and garlic, and cook for a few minutes until bubbly. Stir half of the cheese into the sauce, until the cheese melts.

Pour half of the sauce over the potatoes, followed by half of the french fried onions and half of the bacon.

Layer the remaining potatoes, followed by the remaining sauce, french fried onions, bacon, and cheddar cheese.

Broil on high for a few minutes until the top is browned and crispy.

Cook's Tips:

• If you have access to a mandoline, set it to ¼" thickness and use it to slice the potatoes so that the slices are all the same thickness. This helps them to cook evenly.
• For extra creamy Scalloped Potatoes, add ¼ cup half-n-half to the sauce ingredients.
• For vegetarian Scalloped Potatoes, replace the chicken broth with vegetable broth and leave out the bacon.
• When layering the potatoes, layer the overcooked slices on the bottom and leave the intact slices on top.
• If you make the potatoes ahead of time, once the potatoes are layered, refrigerate until you want to serve them. Then heat the potatoes in the oven, covered with foil, at 350 degrees F, for 30 minutes. Finish by broiling the top for a few minutes prior to serving. This is also highly recommended if you have time to spare. Finishing them off in the oven makes them even better!

FAQ's

1. What are the best potatoes to use in scalloped Potatoes?

Russet Potatoes are the best option for making Scalloped Potatoes. Russets have a high starch content which helps with thickening the sauce. They also hold up pretty well during the cooking process.

2. Can You Reheat Scalloped Potatoes?

This Easy Scalloped Potatoes Recipe is perfect for reheating! Once the potatoes are layered, cover with foil and refrigerate until you want to serve them. When ready, heat the potatoes in the oven, covered, at 350 degrees F, for 30 minutes. Finish by broiling the top for a few minutes prior to serving.

3. How do you Cut Scalloped Potatoes?

When using a pressure cooker or an Instant Pot, you will want to make sure that the potato slices are no thinner than ¼" and no thicker than ⅓." Using a Mandoline helps keep the slices uniform in size so that they can cook evenly.

4. How do you Cook Scalloped Potatoes in the Oven?

Follow the same steps regarding slicing the potatoes. Then make the sauce on the stovetop, and layer as instructed in the recipe. Cover with foil and bake in a 350-degree F oven for one hour. Remove foil then broil for a few minutes to brown the top.

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