Description
These Instant Pot cheesy ranch potatoes are perfect for your next party! They come together quickly and the combination of cheddar, ranch, and bacon will have your friends and family coming back for seconds!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb petite gold potatoes, sliced in half
- 1 lb petite red potatoes, sliced in half
- 1 cup beef or chicken broth
- 1 cup sour cream
- 1 cup buttermilk Ranch dressing (or 1 packet dry ranch seasoning mix)
- 1/4 cup 2% or whole milk
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 1/2 cups shredded extra sharp cheddar cheese
- 3–4 slices cooked and crumbled bacon, or 1/2 cup bacon bits
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley, for garnish
Instructions
- Place the potatoes in the Instant Pot inner pot and add the broth.
- Close the Instant Pot lid and set the vent to sealing.
- Press Manual and make sure High Pressure is selected. Cook for 4 minutes and quick-release as soon as the timer goes off.
- Carefully drain off any excess liquid with a slotted spoon.
- In a small bowl, stir together the sour cream, ranch dressing, milk, salt, pepper, and garlic powder until smooth.
- Spoon the sauce into the bottom of a serving bowl, setting 1/2 cup aside for drizzling over the top of the potatoes.
- Add the potatoes and drizzle with the remaining sauce. Sprinkle with the shredded cheese, and top with bacon.
- Broil in the oven until the cheese is melted. Garnish with parsley and serve immediately.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Instant Pot
- Cuisine: American