Instant Pot Cheesy Bacon Ranch Potatoes
These cheesy bacon ranch potatoes are rich and creamy, everything you love about the traditional dish but in less time! Made with simple pantry ingredients in an Instant Pot, this filling side dish is perfect for busy nights and last-minute gatherings.
Ingredients
- 2 lb red potatoes scrubbed
- 3 thin cut bacon strips
- 2 teaspoons dried parsley
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 4 oz cheddar cheese shredded
- 1/3 cup Ranch dressing
Instructions
- Cut the potatoes into about 1-inch pieces.
- Cut the bacon into small pieces.
- Set the Instant Pot to “Sauté” and add bacon. Cook until nice and crisp.
- Drain the excess fat and deglaze the pot by adding 1-2 tablespoons of water and scraping the stuck brown bits on the bottom.
- Add potatoes, dried parsley, garlic powder, and salt.
- Add 1/3 cup of water. (If you have 8qt Instant Pot, add ½ cup of water.)
- Set the Instant Pot to Manual for 5 minutes at high pressure. (NOTE: It took about 12 minutes for my Instant Pot to come to pressure.)
- Do a quick release pressure by turning the pressure release valve to "venting" and carefully open the lid.
- Add ranch dressing and cheese and stir to combine.
- Serve immediately. If you tried this recipe, I'd love to read your feedback.
Notes
Note 1: Choose a waxy potato variety with a low starch content and thin skin because they’ll retain their shape and texture when cooked. These include red potatoes, fingerlings, and baby potatoes. There’s no need to peel them, just give them a good scrub first.
Nutrition
Serving: 1servingCalories: 288kcalCarbohydrates: 26gProtein: 9gFat: 17gSaturated Fat: 6gPolyunsaturated Fat: 4gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gTrans Fat: 0.01gCholesterol: 30mgSodium: 732mgPotassium: 740mgFiber: 3gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 210IUVitamin C: 13mgCalcium: 154mgIron: 1mg
* Disclaimer: All nutrition information are estimates only.
