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Instant Pot Ranch Potatoes

These easy Instant Pot Ranch Potatoes make an amazing quick and simple side dish for your family meal.
Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time7 minutes
Additional Time3 minutes
Total Time25 minutes
Course: Side Dishes
Cuisine: American
Keyword: bacon, instant pot, potato casserole, ranch, ranch dressing, ranch potatoes, side dish
Servings: 8 servings
Calories: 208kcal

Ingredients

  • 3 lbs red potatoes cut into 1 inch cubes
  • 3 slices bacon diced*
  • 1 1 ounce packet of dry ranch seasoning mix
  • 1 cup chicken broth
  • ½ tsp seasoned salt
  • 2 ounces cream cheese cut into cubes*
  • 1 tablespoon fresh chopped parsley or 1 teaspoon dried parsley

Instructions

  • Set the instant pot to saute mode. Add the bacon and cook until crisp. Remove the bacon from Instant pot with a slotted spoon if you prefer crunchy bacon pieces or leave it in for softer bacon. 
  • Hit cancel and add the cubed potatoes, ranch dressing packet, seasoned salt and chicken broth. Stir to combine. 
  • Place the lid on the instant pot and cook on manual for 7 minutes. 
  • After the cook time is over carefully open the vent to release the steam. Add 2 ounces cubed cream cheese, the bacon, if you reserved it, and fresh chopped parsley. Gently stir until the cream cheese has melted and everything is well combined. 

Notes

*Bacon: You may substitute 1/4 cup real bacon bits for the diced bacon.
*Cream cheese: 1/4 cup sour cream may be used in place of the cream cheese.

Nutrition

Serving: 1g | Calories: 208kcal | Carbohydrates: 36g | Protein: 7g | Fat: 4g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Cholesterol: 12mg | Sodium: 604mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 3g