Best Quick Ranch Potatoes Recipes

QUICK RANCH POTATOES

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Provided by Ree Drummond : Food Network

Time 40m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 7

Ingredients

2 1/2 pounds russet potatoes
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
1 stick (8 tablespoons) salted butter, softened
4 ounces cream cheese, softened
2 tablespoons whole milk, plus more if needed
1 teaspoon powdered ranch dressing mix, plus more if needed
1 tablespoon finely chopped fresh chives

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.

SLOW-COOKED RANCH POTATOES

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Even after seven years, my family still asks for this tasty potato and bacon dish. Try it once and I'll bet your family will be hooked, too. -Lynn Ireland, Lebanon, Wisconsin

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Side Dishes

Time 7h15m

Yield 10 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 7

Ingredients

6 bacon strips, chopped
2-1/2 pounds small red potatoes, cubed
1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, softened
1 can (10-3/4 ounces) condensed cream of potato soup, undiluted
1/4 cup 2% milk
1 envelope buttermilk ranch salad dressing mix
3 tablespoons thinly sliced green onions

Steps:

In a large skillet, cook bacon over medium heat until crisp, stirring occasionally. Remove with a slotted spoon; drain on paper towels. Drain drippings, reserving 1 tablespoon., Place potatoes in a 3-qt. slow cooker. In a bowl, beat cream cheese, soup, milk, dressing mix and reserved drippings until blended; stir into potatoes. Sprinkle with bacon., Cook, covered, on low until potatoes are tender, 7-8 hours. Top with green onions.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 230 calories, Fat 12g fat (6g saturated fat), Cholesterol 33mg cholesterol, Sodium 545mg sodium, Carbohydrate 25g carbohydrate (2g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 6g protein.