Imagine diving into a bowl of the most decadent, luxurious potatoes you've ever tasted - without spending hours in the kitchen! Our Instant Pot Millionaire Potatoes are about to revolutionize your side dish game, transforming humble Yukon gold potatoes into a creamy, cheesy masterpiece that will make you feel like culinary royalty. In just 30 minutes, you'll create a dish so rich and indulgent, it'll have your dinner guests wondering if you've hired a personal chef!
Prep Time: 10 mins
Cook Time: 20 mins
Total Time: 30 mins
Cuisine: American
Serves: 4 servings
Ingredients
- 2 pounds Yukon gold potatoes
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 2 tablespoons butter
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Wash and scrub the Yukon gold potatoes thoroughly. Cut them into 1-inch cubes, ensuring relatively uniform size for even cooking.
- Add the cubed potatoes to the Instant Pot inner pot. Season generously with salt and freshly ground black pepper.
- Pour 1/2 cup of water into the bottom of the Instant Pot to create steam and prevent burning.
- Close the Instant Pot lid, set the valve to sealing position, and select "Manual" or "Pressure Cook" mode. Cook on high pressure for 4-5 minutes, depending on potato size.
- Once cooking completes, perform a quick release of the pressure to prevent overcooking.
- Drain any excess water from the potatoes, then return them to the Instant Pot.
- Add butter, heavy cream, and sour cream to the potatoes. Gently fold to coat and prevent breaking the potato pieces.
- Sprinkle shredded cheddar cheese over the top, allowing residual heat to melt the cheese.
- Stir gently to distribute cheese and create a creamy, luxurious texture.
- Taste and adjust seasoning with additional salt and pepper if needed.
- Serve hot, optionally garnished with chopped chives or green onions for extra flavor and color.
Tips
- Choose the right potatoes: Yukon gold potatoes are ideal for this recipe due to their buttery texture and ability to hold shape while becoming wonderfully creamy.
- Cut potatoes uniformly: Ensure all potato cubes are roughly the same size to guarantee even cooking and consistent texture.
- Don't skip the quick release: Performing a quick pressure release prevents overcooking and maintains the potatoes' perfect texture.
- Use high-quality cheese: A good sharp cheddar will elevate the flavor profile of your dish.
- Be gentle when stirring: Fold ingredients carefully to prevent mashing the potatoes and maintain their delightful cubed shape.
- Optional garnish: Chopped chives or green onions add a fresh pop of color and a subtle onion flavor that complements the rich, creamy potatoes.
- Serve immediately: These potatoes are best enjoyed hot, when the cheese is still melty and the cream is luxuriously smooth.
Nutrition Facts
Calories: kcal
Carbohydrates: 111g
Protein: 14g
Fat: g
Saturated Fat: g
Cholesterol: 110mg
