Pressure Cooker Loaded Smashed Potatoes

Total Time: 13 mins Preparation Time: 5 mins Cook Time: 8 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 4
• 3 lbs red potatoes, washed and cut into chunks
• 12 ounces water
• 1 tablespoon salt
• 4 ounces half-and-half, warmed
• 4 ounces butter, melted
• 6 ounces shredded cheddar cheese
• 1/4 cup real bacon bits
• salt
• pepper

Recipe

• 1 1. place chunked potatoes, water, and salt into pressure cooker.
• 2 2. set electric pressure cooker to 15 psi, and set the timer for 8 minutes.
• 3 3. once the timer rings, release the pressure using the "quick release" method for your cooker.
• 4 4. drain the potatoes and transfer to a large pot. heat the pot on medium heat and stir to dry the potatoes.
• 5 5. add the half-and-half and butter to the potatoes. mash with a potato masher to the desired consistency - i like mine a little chunky.
• 6 6. stir in the cheese and bacon bits, and stir until incorporated.
• 7 7. enjoy!