Instant Pot Bacon Ranch Potatoes Food

QUICK RANCH POTATOES

Steps:

• Peel and cut the potatoes into 2-inch chunks. Put them into an Instant Pot® along with 3/4 cup water and 1 teaspoon salt.
• Lock the lid and set the lever to seal. Press "manual" and set for 10 minutes. When done, manually release the steam.
• Remove the lid, leaving the pot in "keep warm" mode. Start mashing the potatoes. Add the butter, cream cheese, milk and ranch powder. Mash again until the potatoes are smooth. Taste and adjust the seasoning with salt, pepper or more ranch. Thin with more milk if needed. Serve hot garnished with chopped chives. The potatoes will keep warm in the pot for up to 30 minutes.

INSTANT POT® POTATO AND BACON SOUP

Steps:

• Turn on a multi-functional pressure cooker (such as Instant Pot®) and select Saute function. Add olive oil and let heat for 1 minute. Add bacon and cook until bacon is crispy and fat has rendered out, about 8 minutes. Transfer bacon to a paper towel-lined plate using a slotted spoon.
• Add onion and celery to the bacon drippings and cook for 2 minutes. Add garlic and thyme and cook for 1 minute. Cancel Saute mode. Add potatoes and broth. Close and lock the lid. Select high pressure according to manufacturer's instructions; set timer for 8 minutes. Allow 10 minutes for pressure to build.
• Release pressure using the natural-release method according to manufacturer's instructions, about 10 minutes.
• Whisk together 2 tablespoons of milk and cornstarch in a small bowl to make a slurry. Open the pot and stir in cornstarch slurry and 1 cup of milk. Season with salt and pepper. Let soup sit, stirring several times, until thickened, about 10 minutes. Ladle into bowls and sprinkle with bacon.

LOADED BACON, CHEDDAR, AND RANCH POTATOES

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease a 13X9-inch baking pan with cooking spray or butter.
• Combine hash browns, sour cream, bacon, ranch mix, and 1 cup Cheddar cheese in a large bowl; stir until well mixed. Spread into baking pan; cover with aluminum foil.
• Bake in the preheated oven for 45 minutes. Remove foil; sprinkle remaining Cheddar cheese evenly across potatoes. Bake until cheese is bubble and lightly browned around the edges, about 15 minutes.

INSTANT POT BACON RANCH POTATOES RECIPE

Steps:

• Chop potatoes into small chunks, approximately 1 inch cubes.
• Cut the bacon (uncooked) into small pieces.
• Press the SAUTE button on the Instant Pot and add bacon. Cook, stirring frequently, until crispy.
• Add in potatoes, dried parsley, salt, and garlic powder.
• Pour 1/3 cup of water into the Instant Pot.
• Close the lid and turn the knob to SEALING. Push the MANUAL or PRESSURE COOK button. Set the timer (or arrow up) for 7 minutes.
• When done cooking, turn the knob to VENTING (or quick release) and wait for it to un-pressurize. Carefully open the lid.
• Add cheese and ranch dressing. Stir to combine and serve.