Instant Pot Potato Au Gratin with Bacon

Bring a new twist to the traditional Au gratin recipe and top it with crispy bacon. Always serve warm for best taste.

Instant Pot Potato Au Gratin with Bacon

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Course: Main Course

Cuisine: French

Keyword: bacon, béchamel sauce, Potato Au Gratin with Bacon, Potatoes

Prep Time: 10 minutes

Cook Time: 15 minutes

Total Time: 25 minutes

Servings: 6

Ingredients

• 1 cup water
• 8 potatoes peeled and diced
• 10 slices bacon crisp and golden brown
• 2 cups Béchamel sauce
• 1 cup cheddar cheese grated
• 1 cup breadcrumbs
• salt and pepper to season
• nutmeg powder
• 1 tbsp butter
• 1 tsp garlic minced
• milk optional – only required for thinning sauce if too thick

Instructions

• Add water to the Instant Pot and set the steamer basket inside.
• Place potato in the basket and secure the lid
• Cook on “Manual” function for 5 minutes at high pressure.
  
• Release the pressure completely and transfer the drained potatoes into a bowl.
  
• Heat butter in a saucepan over medium heat.
  
• Add garlic and Béchamel sauce, combined cheese and nutmeg powder.
  
• Mix well until smooth then add milk. 
  
• Adjust seasoning with salt and pepper. Add steamed potatoes.
  
• Transfer the mixture to a casserole dish and top it with bacon slices, breadcrumbs and cheese.
  
• Bake for about 5 minutes in a preheated oven.
  
• Slice and serve.