Cheesy Bacon Ranch Potatoes
Cheesy Bacon Ranch Potatoes are a simple & easy to make slow cooker or pressure cooker recipe. With just 5 minutes of prep, this cheesy potato goodness is great with dinner!
Servings 12 people
Ingredients
Slow Cooker
- 5 lbs red potatoes - chopped
- 3 cups cheddar cheese shredded
- 2 cups bacon cooked & crumbled - about 1 large pack OR 2 cups bacon bits
- 1 tbsp ranch seasoning /dressing packet
chives for garnish
Pressure Cooker
- 2 lbs red potatoes - chopped
- 1½ cups cheddar cheese shredded
- 1 cup bacon cooked & crumbled - about 1/2 large pack OR 1 cup bacon bits
- 1 tbsp ranch seasoning /dressing packet
- 1 cup water or broth
chives for garnish
Instructions
Slow Cooker
- Line a large (6-7 qt) slow cooker with foil & spray with cooking spray.
- Place a layer of potatoes to cover the bottom.
- Top with a handful of bacon, dust with ranch seasoning powder & add a sprinkle of cheese.
- Repeat 2-3 more times with remaining ingredients until the cooker is full.
- Close the foil over the potatoes to keep the steam in.
- Cover with slow cooker lid & cook on high 3-4 hours or on low 7-8 hours.
- Top with chives before serving.
Pressure Cooker
- Place a metal trivet in the bottom of the pot and then add a layer of potatoes.
- Top with a handful of bacon, dust with ranch seasoning powder & add a sprinkle of cheese.
- Repeat 2-3 more times with remaining ingredients until the cooker is full.
- Add water or broth.
- Place the lid on & cook on high pressure for 7 minutes.
- Quick-release the pressure & serve.
Nutrition
Serving: 1g