Pressure Cooker Cheesy Au Gratin Potatoes
Pressure Cooker Cheesy Au Gratin Potatoes deliver tender layers of russets blanketed in a rich, creamy cheese sauce with a hint of garlic and paprika. Finished under the broiler, the top turns golden and bubbly for irresistible contrast. Serve this comforting side at holiday dinners or alongside weeknight mains when you want something cozy and crowd-pleasing.
- Prep5 mins
- Cook15 mins
- Serves6
- DifficultyEasy
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Pressure Cooker Cheesy Au Gratin Potatoes, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 52 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 0 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityGood
- 90 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Processed Culinary Ingredients
- 2 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 27
- Heart Health
- 63
- Metabolic
- 22
- Digestive
- 20
- Inflammatory
- 40
- Performance
- 43
- General Wellness
- 1
Cut the potatoes into 1/4-inch slices with a mandolin. Rinse them under cold water to wash off excess starch.
- 2
Turn on a multi-functional pressure cooker (such as an Instant Pot). Add the potatoes, chicken broth, onion, parsley, garlic powder, paprika, salt, and pepper. Close and lock the lid. Choose high pressure per the manufacturer's instructions and set the timer for 1 minute. Allow 10 minutes for the pressure to build.
- 3
Carefully release the pressure using the quick-release method per the manufacturer's instructions, about 5 minutes. Unlock and remove the lid.
- 4
Add the evaporated milk, Cheddar cheese, and Monterey Jack cheese to the pot. Gently stir until the cheese melts. Transfer the potatoes to an oven-safe baking dish.
- 5
Position an oven rack about 6 inches from the heat source and preheat the oven broiler to low. Broil for 4 minutes, or until the top is browned and bubbly. Remove the potatoes from the oven and let them rest for 10 minutes to thicken.
- Calories 321.2 kcal Moderate 16%
- Protein 15.7 g Good Source 31%
- Carbohydrate 32.49 g 12%
- Total Fat 15.44 g Moderate 20%
- Saturated Fat 8.64 g High 43%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 45.52 mg Moderate 15%
- Sodium 442.78 mg Moderate 19%
- Dietary Fiber 2.43 g Low Source 9%
- Total Sugars 3.46 g --
- Added Sugars 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Calcium 391.15 mg Good Source 30%
- Iron 1.61 mg Low Source 9%
- Potassium 771.59 mg Moderate 16%
- Vitamin A 13.59 mcg Low Source 2%
- Vitamin C 16.6 mg Moderate 18%
- Vitamin D 0.66 mcg Low Source 3%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Milk 🥛
- Garlic 🧄
- Onions 🧅
About This Recipe
Pressure Cooker Cheesy Au Gratin Potatoes is made with 11 ingredients and serves 6. It takes about 20 mins and is rated easy. Key ingredients include Black Pepper, Chicken Broth, Diced Onion, and Dried Parsley. Each serving provides about 321.2 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Pressure Cooker Cheesy Au Gratin Potatoes made of?
- The main ingredients are Black Pepper, Chicken Broth, Diced Onion, Dried Parsley, Evaporated Milk. The full list of 11 is above.
- How long does it take to make Pressure Cooker Cheesy Au Gratin Potatoes?
- About 20 mins in total: 5 mins to prepare and 15 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 321.2 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Pressure Cooker Cheesy Au Gratin Potatoes easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 11 ingredients and 5 steps.
- Is Pressure Cooker Cheesy Au Gratin Potatoes healthy?
- Pressure Cooker Cheesy Au Gratin Potatoes has an easyChef Pro health score of 44/100. Per serving, it provides 321.2 calories and 15.7 g of protein, or 31% of the Daily Value. It is a good source of calcium. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 442.78 mg (19% of the Daily Value) and saturated fat at 8.64 g (43% of the Daily Value). It contains Milk, Garlic and Onions, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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