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May 27, 2019

Instant Pot Ranch Mashed Potatoes

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Instant Pot Ranch Mashed Potatoes–creamy, buttery mashed potatoes with flavorful ranch dressing mix that gives the potatoes a tangy twist. And they are made so fast in your electric pressure cooker!

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Instant Pot Ranch Mashed Potatoes--creamy, buttery mashed potatoes with flavorful ranch dressing mix that gives the potatoes a tangy twist. And they are made so fast in your electric pressure cooker!

Instant Pot Ranch Mashed Potatoes

I love making marinated meats on the grill this time of year. Greg and I just got a new grill and are having a lot of fun testing it out. But don’t worry I still love my Instant Pot!

I love making mashed potatoes to go with the grilled meats. I can’t picture myself ever making mashed potatoes any other way than in the Instant Pot. It’s just so easy and hands off. No worrying about the water boiling over. Just cut up the potatoes, throw them in the Instant Pot and walk away. Come back to perfectly cooked potatoes that can be pierced easily with a fork.

These instant pot ranch mashed potatoes are so tasty! I love the zip that the ranch dressing mix gives the potatoes. I like buying a big jar of Hidden Valley ranch dressing mix at Costco. It comes in handy for lots of recipes.

The only special equipment you’ll need for this recipe is a steamer basket. I like to use this OXO Good Grips Stainless Steel Steamer with Extendable Handle*. I use this steamer basket a lot. It comes in handy for potatoes, broccoli, and these homestyle vegetables. I like to get the potatoes off the bottom of the Instant Pot because they get a little grainy if they are cooked in the water. If you don’t have a steamer basket you can use a trivet. If you don’t have a trivet you can just put the potatoes in the bottom of the pot with the water. They’ll still be good. Good enough.

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Instant Pot Ranch Mashed Potatoes--creamy, buttery mashed potatoes with flavorful ranch dressing mix that gives the potatoes a tangy twist. And they are made so fast in your electric pressure cooker!

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What Pressure Cooker Did You Use?

To make Instant Pot Ranch Mashed Potatoes I used my 6 quart Instant Pot Duo 60 7 in 1*. I love this Instant Pot because it has the yogurt making function which I use almost weekly.  It has two pressure settings (high and low), and there are also little slots in the handles so that you can rest the lid there instead of putting it down on your counter-top.

Instant Pot Ranch Mashed Potatoes--creamy, buttery mashed potatoes with flavorful ranch dressing mix that gives the potatoes a tangy twist. And they are made so fast in your electric pressure cooker!

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Instant Pot Ranch Mashed Potatoes


★★★★★

5 from 2 reviews

  • Author: Karen Petersen
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 10 minutes
  • Total Time: 35 minutes
  • Yield: 6–8 servings 1x
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Ingredients

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  • 1 1/2 cups water
  • 6 large (2 1/2 to 3 pounds) yellow potatoes or Russet potatoes, quartered (you can peel or leave skins on)
  • 4 Tbsp dry ranch dressing seasoning mix
  • 4 Tbsp butter
  • 1/2 cup milk or cream
  • Salt and pepper, to taste

Instructions

  1. Pour water into bottom of Instant Pot. Place a steamer basket* into the pot. Add quartered potatoes into steamer basket. 
  2. Cover the pot and secure the lid. Make sure valve is set to sealing. Set the manual/pressure cook button to 10 minutes. When the time is up move the valve to venting. When possible, remove the lid. The potatoes should be easily pierced with a fork.
  3. Pour the potatoes into a large serving bowl. Discard the liquid in the Instant Pot. Use a potato masher to mash the potatoes. Add in the butter and let it melt. Mash the butter, milk and ranch dressing mix into the potatoes until creamy and smooth. Salt and pepper to taste. 
  4. Serve and enjoy!

Notes

I used my 6 quart Instant Pot Duo 60 7 in 1*.

This recipe is gluten free. Just make sure the ranch dressing mix is gluten free. 

  • Category: Side
  • Method: Instant Pot
  • Cuisine: American

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21 Comments Filed Under: 5 ingredients or less, All Recipes, Gluten Free, Instant Pot, Meatless, Side Dish

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  1. Roger Berry says

    January 29, 2021 at 11:05 am

    It is supposed to be The no drain method, not new drain method!

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  2. Roger Berry says

    January 29, 2021 at 11:03 am

    You can use the new drain method in the pressure cooker with chicken broth. It absorbs and all you have to do is add your butter and milk and mash. I do the same with macaroni, no drain recipes. You can also cut the potatoes in chunks and microwave them bring them out and mash no draining

    Reply
    • Karen says

      January 29, 2021 at 12:34 pm

      Yum I love this tip thank you Roger!

      Reply
  3. Kmaree says

    January 20, 2020 at 2:13 pm

    Easy and declious recipe. It also provides a guide for me on how to make plain mashed potatoes. Thank you!

    ★★★★★

    Reply
    • Karen says

      January 20, 2020 at 6:00 pm

      You’re welcome Kmaree!

      Reply
  4. Phyllis says

    November 8, 2019 at 6:29 pm

    Hi, Karen, Your recipes sound wonderful and always receiving so much praise. Would it be possible for you to put a footnote at the end of each recipes for MINI pot owners: “OK as written” or “Halve ingredients.” I know that I am not the only MINI IP owner who would appreciate it. TIA

    Reply
    • Karen says

      November 8, 2019 at 8:09 pm

      This is a good idea! I need to get in the habit of doing this!

      Reply
  5. Handy50322 says

    May 27, 2019 at 9:11 pm

    Made recipe today, Fantastic!

    ★★★★★

    Reply
    • Karen says

      May 28, 2019 at 6:18 am

      So glad you liked it!

      Reply
  6. Linda says

    May 27, 2019 at 4:39 pm

    I would also like to know weight of potatoes vs. how many. Thanks!

    Reply
    • Karen says

      May 28, 2019 at 2:48 pm

      It’s 2.5 to 3 pounds of potatoes 🙂

      Reply
      • Jane says

        December 25, 2020 at 4:19 pm

        Her weight was in her recipe🥰🥰🥰

        Reply
  7. Winston Byrd says

    May 27, 2019 at 10:59 am

    They well accomplished woman once told me that if you’re not using a ricer to make your mashed potatoes, you’re doing it wrong

    Reply
    • Karen says

      May 28, 2019 at 6:21 am

      Interesting! I’ve never owned a rice cooker before.

      Reply
      • Ann says

        June 6, 2019 at 10:45 am

        Not a rice cooker. A ricer is a kitchen utensil that is metal, with a cylindrical basket with holes and an attached masher. Cooked potatoes go into the basket and mashed through the holes.

        Reply
  8. Sharon Schroeter says

    May 27, 2019 at 10:50 am

    Hi Karen,
    Your recipes are always great–I know my family will gobble these up!
    I always forget to allow for the time to come to pressure. Is there an approximate rule of thumb?
    Thanks,
    Sharon

    Reply
    • Karen says

      May 28, 2019 at 6:21 am

      10 minutes usually!

      Reply
  9. Lisa says

    May 27, 2019 at 10:46 am

    Hello Karen, thanks for the recipe – have to make it soon! I find that potato sizes in this country (onions, too, BTW) differ a lot from American potatoes. Could you give me an approximation of how much „6 large potatoes“ might be in grams or oz.? Thanks a lot! Best wishes, Lisa

    Reply
    • Karen says

      May 28, 2019 at 2:48 pm

      Oh yes, sorry about that. It’s about 2.5 to 3 pounds of potatoes

      Reply
  10. Debra says

    May 27, 2019 at 10:46 am

    I am going to try this soon, I love your site with so many great recipes.

    Reply
    • Karen says

      May 28, 2019 at 6:21 am

      Thanks Debra!

      Reply

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