Ingredients

The following ingredients have 4 Servings
  • 2 lbs russet potatoes
  • 4 cups water
  • 2 teaspoons minced garlic
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon dried herbs (thyme, dill, etc.)
  • 1 cup half and half
  • 1/2 tablespoon cornstarch
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1/2 teaspoon minced garlic
  • 1 cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese

Instruction

  • Make sure the stainless steel insert is in the Instant Pot.
  • Peel the potatoes and slice thin. (see note)
  • Add potato slices to stainless steel insert, add minced garlic, salt and herbs. Add enough water to just cover the potatoes.
  • Place lid on your Instant Pot, turn the valve to "sealing" position and press the "manual" button. Adjust time to 4 minutes. The Instant Pot will beep and start coming to pressure. It may take about 12 minutes to do that.
  • In the meantime, butter a 2 quart baking dish and set aside.
  • When the time is done, the Instant Pot will beep. Press "cancel/off" button. Carefully turn the valve to "venting" position. When done, carefully remove the lid away from your face.
  • Drain the potatoes discarding the water. Spoon the potato slices on the bottom of the prepared baking dish. Sprinkle with a little bit of cheese. Arrange another layer of potatoes and cheese. Repeat until you used all potatoes but keep some cheese for the final topping.
  • In a measuring cup, whisk together half and half and cornstarch. Add salt and pepper. Whisk.
  • You don't have to wash the stainless steel insert, just make sure the outside of it is dry and not wet from draining the potatoes. Place the insert back in the Instant Pot.
  • Add garlic to the IP insert.
  • Press "saute" button on your Instant Pot. When the garlic starts to saute, stir it a few times and cook for a minutes. Add half and half and cornstarch mixture and cook, stirring constantly with a wooden spoon. Cook just until the sauce thickens.
  • Pour the sauce over potatoes.
  • Top potatoes with remaining cheese.
  • Broil in your oven just until the cheese melts.
  • Garnish with chopped parsley before serving.