Instant Pot Instructions:

1. Peel potatoes and cut into 1 inch cubes. Place the potatoes into a steamer basket.
2. Pour 1 ½ cups water into bottom of Instant Pot. Place steamer basket into Instant 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. 
3. Move potatoes out of Instant Pot and set aside. Discard the water. Dump potatoes into Instant Pot liner. Mash the potatoes.
4. Stir in the bacon, ranch and cheese. Add salt and pepper to taste.
5. Serve and enjoy!

Slow Cooker Instructions:

1. Peel potatoes and cut into 1 inch cubes. Place the potatoes into slow cooker. Add enough water into slow cooker to cover the potatoes.
2. Cover and cook on high for 2-3 hours or low 6-8 hours, or until potatoes are tender.
3. Discard the water. Mash the potatoes.
4. Stir in the bacon, ranch and cheese. Add salt and pepper to taste.
5. Serve and enjoy!