Bussin Bussin Potatoes–if you want something better than plain mashed potatoes try this amazing potato dish that you can make in your Instant Pot in a hurry.
Bussin Bussin Potatoes
A few years ago when I first heard my son say the word “bussin” I was confused. I soon learned that bussin is slang for something tasty and when you say bussin bussin it’s even better. Whenever I make something that he likes he says it’s bussin. Today’s recipe earned the compliment of bussin bussin. Ha!
I do have to agree with him though. These potatoes are better than good. They are excellent. With the addition of a bit of sour cream and cream cheese you’re going to be sneaking bites right out of the pot. You’ll probably want to double the recipe!
Ingredients/Substitution Ideas
- Russet potatoes–or Yukon gold potatoes (skins on is fine)
- Butter
- Sour cream–or plain yogurt
- Cream cheese
- Milk
- Kosher salt
- Black pepper
- Garlic powder
- Smoked paprika–or regular paprika
Steps
Peel and cube the potatoes into 1 inch cubes. Place into a steamer basket.
Pour 1 ½ cups of water into bottom of Instant Pot. Drop the steamer basket into the pot. Cover Instant Pot and secure the lid. Make sure valve is set to sealing. Set the manual/pressure cook button to 8 minutes. When time is up move valve to venting and remove the lid.
Discard the liquid in the Instant Pot. Pour the potatoes into the bottom of the Instant Pot liner. Add in the butter and let it melt in the hot potatoes.
Mash the potatoes. Stir in the sour cream, cream cheese, milk, salt, pepper and garlic powder.
Spread the potatoes out evenly and sprinkle with the smoked paprika.
You can serve immediately or you can get a “baked” casserole taste by placing the air fryer lid on top and baking at 350 for 10 minutes.
Notes/Tips
- This recipe is easy to double for a crowd. Just double all the ingredients (still only 1.5 cups water underneath steamer basket) and keep the cooking time the same. It is so good you might want to double it even if you only are serving a few people!
- Serve with any meat entree like steak, pork chops, barbecue chicken, etc. This also pairs well with corn on the cob and green salad and vinaigrette dressing.
- I used my 6 quart Instant Pot*. You can also make this in a 3 or 8 quart pot.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container* in the refrigerator for up to 5 days or in the freezer for up to 3 months.
- Other recipes you can make with smoked paprika are Instant Pot Scalloped Potatoes And Ham and Instant Pot Smoky Sausage, Potato And Kale Soup.
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Instant Pot Millionaire Potatoes
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Natalie’s Potatoes
An easy Instant Pot recipe of cubed red potatoes in a sour cream sauce with cheese.
Kentucky Potatoes
O’brien potatoes in a creamy sauce with cheese. These easy 6-ingredient potatoes can be made in the Instant Pot, Crockpot or the oven.
Skyler’s Perfect Potatoes
Cubed potatoes in a cheesy sour cream and onion sauce made fast in your Instant Pot. With only 5 ingredients this recipe comes together in a snap.
Did you know you can filter the recipes on my website to search by meat type, IP or Crockpot, low carb, gluten free, etc.? Use the filter to find exactly what you are looking for.
Bussin Bussin Potatoes
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 8 minutes
- Total Time: 28 minutes
- Yield: 4–6 servings 1x
Description
If you want something better than plain mashed potatoes try this amazing potato dish that you can make in your Instant Pot in a hurry.
Ingredients
- 24 ounces Russet potatoes (about 5 medium-small potatoes)
- 4 Tbsp butter
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 2 ounces cream cheese
- 1/4 cup milk
- 1 tsp kosher salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1/8 tsp smoked paprika
Instructions
- Peel and cube the potatoes into 1 inch cubes. Place into a steamer basket.
- Pour 1 ½ cups of water into bottom of Instant Pot. Drop the steamer basket into the pot. Cover Instant Pot and secure the lid. Make sure valve is set to sealing. Set the manual/pressure cook button to 8 minutes. When time is up move valve to venting and remove the lid.
- Discard the liquid in the Instant Pot. Pour the potatoes into the bottom of the Instant Pot liner. Add in the butter and let it melt in the hot potatoes. Mash the potatoes. Stir in the sour cream, cream cheese, milk, salt, pepper and garlic powder. Spread the potatoes out evenly and sprinkle with the smoked paprika.
- You can serve immediately or you can get a “baked” casserole taste by placing the air fryer lid on top and baking at 350 for 10 minutes.
Notes
This recipe is easy to double for a crowd. Just double all the ingredients (still only 1.5 cups water underneath steamer basket) and keep the cooking time the same.
- Category: Side
- Method: Instant Pot/Air fryer lid
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Hi there. My 17 year old daughter says bussing all the time. cracks me up. when I happened to come across your recipe I knew I had to make it! one question. can you expand on what you mean by getting a more”baked” dish of you put the air fryer lid on it. I’m new to the instapot life. thanks for posting this recipe. genius. can’t wait to make it.
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Hi Sarah, aren’t these kids so fun? What I meant was it will be more like a baked oven casserole if you put the air fryer lid on. Both ways are delish!
Hi , can you put this recipe In The oven? Thanks sandy
You could boil the potatoes on the stove and then mash them. Stir in the ingredients and bake at 350 for 25 minutes. Should be great!
Thanks you karen , looks so good. Sandy
This is next up on the “to do” list, looks so good! Tell Skyler us old folks always thought “Bussin” was what we did when we got on the bus to go to school. Hey, whatever. Those ‘taters look delicious.
Lol! the slang is foreign to me too Kim!! haha!
Do you put the steamer basket on a trivet in the IP?
Thanks
I’m not the cook, but I recommend, if you’ll b using it a lot, getting a steamer with legs so you can just sit it in there.
https://www.amazon.com/Original-Salbree-Accessories-Stainless-Strainer/dp/B074CPVFN8/ref=sr_1_16?keywords=steamer+for+instant+pot&qid=1689816018&sr=8-16
I have two steamer baskets one is metal and one is silicone and both sit up a little because they have legs. I think most steamer baskets are like this.