This recipe for Instant Pot Parmesan Ranch Potatoes is a tried-and-true winner that I know you’ll love. Chunks of red potatoes are cooked to perfection and loaded with ranch seasoning and Parmesan cheese. This is one of the very best Instant Pot recipes you will ever make! Everyone will love these!
It’s hard for me to even describe how awesome these are. The flavors of Parmesan cheese and ranch seasoning go perfectly together with potatoes. I’d say they’re even addicting! And making potatoes in your Instant Pot couldn’t be easier.
Ingredients
We’ll use red potatoes for this recipe. They hold up the best, have a great flavor, and perfectly complement the flavors of the Parmesan and ranch.
Do you keep a container of dry ranch seasoning around? If you don’t, you should! It’s great on so many different dishes. We’ll use 3 tablespoons (1oz) of it for this recipe. If you can only find the packets, they usually come in convenient 1oz size.
The potatoes will cook in a cup of chicken broth, which will impart it’s flavor, making these potatoes extra delicious.
When the potatoes are done cooking, we’ll add a cup of Parmesan cheese. I’m a big fan of freshly grated Parmesan cheese, but if you have only the packaged grated Parmesan cheese, you can use that as well.
Preparation
The only prep is to cut the potatoes into chunks about 1 inch in size. There’s no need to be perfect; for most red potatoes, that generally means cutting them into quarters. Basically, you want to make them bite-sized.
Cooking
Add the potatoes to the Instant Pot and pour in the chicken broth. Stir in the ranch seasoning. Secure the lid and pressure cook on high for 7 minutes.
It will take about 10 minutes for the pressure to build up, then the actual cooking cycle will begin to countdown.
When the pressure cooking cycle is complete, quick release the pressure and carefully remove the lid after the pin drops.
Stir in the Parmesan cheese slowly, about ¼ cup at a time and gently stir until melted. Repeat until all the cheese is used.
Slowly, the liquid and cheese will thicken and by the time you have all the cheese mixed in, it will be a creamy, heavenly delight. After all the cheese is mixed in be sure to press cancel to stop the keep warm mode. Then you’re ready to serve your delicious Instant Pot Parmesan Ranch Potatoes!
Recipe
Instant Pot Parmesan Ranch Potatoes
- Total Time: 27 minutes
- Yield: 6-8 servings
Description
Chunks of red potatoes are loaded with delicious, creamy Parmesan cheese and ranch seasoning. This is the dish that everyone will gobble up fast!
Ingredients
- 2 lbs red potatoes
- 3 tbs ranch seasoning mix (1oz)
- 1 cup Parmesan cheese, shredded
- 1 cup chicken broth
- Fresh parsley or parsley flakes to garnish
Instructions
- Scrub potatoes and cut into chunks of about 1 inch each.
- Place potatoes to Instant Pot and add chicken broth. Mix in ranch seasoning.
- Secure lid and make sure vent is in sealing position. Use manual/pressure cook setting (high pressure) for 7 minutes. When cycle is complete, do quick release of the pressure and remove lid.
- Add Parmesan cheese, ¼ cup at a time and gently stir until melted. Repeat until all cheese is used.
- Prep Time: 10 mins
- Cook Time: 7 mins (+10 min for pressure to build)
- Category: Side dish
- Method: Instant Pot
- Cuisine: American
Anne Hersch
Would also be good with ham or sausage added.
Misty
How can I fix this without an instant pot? Stovetop, oven, crockpot?
Pat Hess
Can you use a crockpot?
RecipeTeacher
Hi Pat. I would probably be easier to make in the oven than a crockpot.
Kim
Do you think I could make,these, cook and then freeze? Trying to prep some meals for vacation next week, if not freeze, how ling do you think they could stay in a Ziploc bag in fridge?
Michnative
Made these in my motor home 4th of July weekend…they were a hit!!! Making them again tonight at home….good recipe, thanks a lot!!
Connie
Yummy, I’m going to try more of your recipes. I cut the amount of potatoes in half, but added the same liquid, I thought it might be too much liquid so I took some out. Most recipes are for 4+.
Deb
I didn’t take a photo, but I made these and they were a hit! I started with sautéed onions and garlic before adding the potatoes, broth and ranch dressing. When the potatoes finish cooking you may think it’s too watery, but when you stir in the Parmesan cheese, it becomes a creamy sauce (use fresh course grated from the deli, not the dry variety in a container). Be sure to add the cheese half at a time, then stir and add the rest. Note – don’t add any salt until tasting because the ranch dressing is salty.
Amell
What is this “packet of ranch seasoning/salad mix” ?
RecipeTeacher
You can purchase 1oz packets of dry ranch dressing/seasoning mix at most grocery stores.
Stacey
These sound delicious! If I want to double the recipe do I need to double the liquid?
RecipeTeacher
Hi Stacey. If you’re going to double, or make more than the recipe calls for, you would indeed add more liquid, as well as the other ingredients. You might also have to add another minute or two to the cooking time. I’ve actually made them in batches when i’ve need a large amount. Check back and let me know how it goes.
Michele
Loved these! Super easy and tasty, great for a weeknight dinner or party.
RecipeTeacher
Party on, Michele!
Alice
Omg this recipe is awesome we just kept eating they were sooo gd. I’m not a big fan of potatoes but I would eat this every week. Thank you for posting this recipe
RecipeTeacher
Sounds great with the Buffalo sauce on top! I’ll have to give that a try. Very glad you enjoyed!