Cheddar, Broccoli, and Baked Potato Chowder

By: Dotdash Meredith

Cheddar, Broccoli, and Baked Potato Chowder
Recipes and photos excerpted from Instant Pot Meals: Comfort Food Fast!, published by Meredith Operations Corporation (2022).
cuisine icon Cooking Technique
Pressure Cook, Saute
cuisine icon Keywords
6 servings, butter, clove garlic minced, cook 25 min, cooked, cup broccoli chopped, cup cheddar cheese shredded, cup onion chopped, Dotdash Meredith, featured, green onion sliced as needed, hot pepper sauce as needed, lb russet potato peeled, oz low sodium chicken stock, oz sour cream, prep 15 min, pressure cook, saute, slice bacon crumbled, tsp black pepper, tsp dried thyme crushed, tsp salt

prep icon Prep Time
15 min
cook icon Cook Time
25 min

serving icon Servings
6 Servings
Ingredients
  • 2 tbsp. butter
  • 1 cup onion, chopped
  • 3 garlic cloves, minced
  • 1 tsp. salt
  • 1 tsp. black pepper
  • ½ tsp. crushed dried thyme
  • 2 lb. russet potatoes, peeled
  • 32 oz. low-sodium chicken stock
  • 2 cup broccoli, chopped
  • 1 cup cheddar cheese, shredded, plus ½ cup for topping
  • 8 oz. sour cream
  • 4 bacon slices, cooked, crumbled
  • Green onion, sliced, for serving
  • Hot pepper sauce, for serving
Instructions
  • Place a 6-qt Instant Pot on Sauté, Normal/Medium setting, then add the butter.
  • When melted, add the chopped onions and minced garlic and cook until softened. Stir in salt, pepper, and thyme.
  • Add the potatoes and chicken broth to the pot. Scrape up any browned bits from the bottom of the pot with a spoon.
  • Pressure Cook on High for 10 minutes . When the time is up, allow for a 15-minute natural release, then carefully quick-release the rest of the pressure.
  • Mash the potatoes slightly for a chunky texture.
  • Stir in the broccoli, 1 cup of cheddar cheese, and sour cream, cover and let mixture stand 5 minutes.
  • Ladle into bowls and top with the remaining cheese, bacon, green onions, and hot pepper sauce (if using).
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