Smashed Potatoes With Hidden Valley Ranch 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.

SMASHED POTATOES

Steps:

• Pierce skin of potatoes with fork; microwave 8 to 10 minutes or until tender. Mash with fork. Add dressing mix, milk and butter to potatoes; stir well.

RANCH MASHED POTATOES

Steps:

• Place potatoes in a large pot and cover with cold water. Bring to boil, then lower heat to simmer, uncovered for 10-12 minutes or until potatoes fall apart when pierced with fork. Drain potatoes in a colander and return potatoes to the pot. Mash potatoes until smooth. Stir in Ranch seasoning and sour cream. Serve immediately.

SMASHED POTATOES WITH HIDDEN VALLEY RANCH

Steps:

• 1. Pierce skin of potatoes with fork; microwave 8 to 10 minutes or until tender. Mash with fork. Add dressing mix, milk and butter to potatoes; stir well.
• 2. Tips: Of course you can boil the spuds and just up the cooking time. Below are some other variations they had posted, one even uses cauliflower. I did not bother to give the directions for all of them as it is the same boil mash mix eat.
• 3. 1 tablespoon (7 ounces) canned chipotle peppers in adobo sauce 2 pounds Idaho potatoes, peeled and chopped 2 tablespoons Hidden Valley Original Ranch Salad Dressing & Seasoning Mix 3 tablespoons butter, softened Salt and pepper to taste 1/3 cup half-and-half
• 4. 1/2 cup finely shredded sharp Cheddar cheese 1/2 cup Hidden Valley Smoked Bacon Ranch Sandwich Spread & Dip 1/4cup Minced green onions 2-1/2 cups prepared mashed potatoes
• 5. 1/2 cup sour cream 1 packet (1 ounce) Hidden Valley Original Ranch Salad Dressing & Seasoning Mix 2 pounds russet potatoes, peeled and cut into 1-inch cubes
• 6. 1/4 teaspoon salt 1 head cauliflower, washed and broken into florets (about 4 cups florets) 1 tablespoon fat-free milk 1 tablespoon light margarine (tub-style) or butter 1/3 cup Hidden Valley The Original Ranch® Dressing Light

EASY RANCH MASHED POTATOES

Steps:

• Place potatoes in large pan with water over high heat and boil until tender but still firm, about 15-20 minutes. Heat butter and half-and-half in saucepan over low heat until combined. Drain potatoes and place in mixer with butter sauce. Add dressing mix and process until smooth. Season with salt and pepper.

SMASHED POTATOES

Steps:

• Place potatoes in a saucepan, fill with water to cover the potatoes, and bring to a boil. Reduce heat to a simmer, and cook the potatoes until tender but not mushy, about 20 minutes. Drain and allow potatoes to cool.
• While potatoes are cooking, combine olive oil, butter, balsamic vinegar, garlic, rosemary, sage, thyme, savory, sea salt and pepper in a bowl. Stir with a fork to combine well.
• Preheat an oven to 450 degrees F (230 degrees C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
• Place the potatoes in a single layer on the prepared baking sheet, and lightly press down on the potatoes to partially crush them. Spoon the oil-herb mixture over each potato.
• Bake in the preheated oven until the edges of the potatoes are beginning to crisp, about 25 minutes. Cool for about 5 minutes before serving.