Instant Pot Million Dollar Potato Casserole
Ingredients
- 1of frozen hashbrowns
- 1package of cream cheese
- 1 cricotta cheese or sour cream
- 3 tbspdry ranch dressing mix
- 1 cshredded cheddar cheese
- ½a sleeve of ritz crackers
- 2 tbspmelted butter
- ¼ cdiced green onion
Directions
Instant pot instructions:
- 1
Pour 1 ½ cups water into the Instant Pot. Add hashbrowns into a large steamer basket and lower the steamer basket into the Instant Pot.
- 2
Cover Instant Pot and secure the lid. Make sure valve is set to sealing. Set the manual/pressure cook button to 1 minute. Place the package of cream cheese on top of the Instant Pot lid and it will soften as the pot heats up. When time is up move valve to venting and remove the lid.
- 3
Remove the steamer basket and set aside. Dump out the water and dry the Instant Pot liner.
- 4
Dump the hashbrowns into the Instant Pot. Dump softened cream cheese into Instant Pot. Add in the ricotta (or sour cream), ranch dressing mix and cheese. Stir. The hashbrowns will be more like mashed potatoes at this point.
- 5
Sprinkle the Ritz crackers on top and drizzle with the melted butter. Place air fryer lid (see note) on top and cook for 3 minutes at 400 F. Serve topped with green onions.
Slow cooker instructions:
- 1
Add hashbrowns, softened cream cheese, ricotta (or sour cream), ranch dressing mix and cheese into slow cooker. Stir well.
- 2
Cover and cook on HIGH for 2-4 hours. Remove the lid and stir well.
- 3
Sprinkle the Ritz crackers on a baking sheet and drizzle with the melted butter. Put under oven’s broiler for 3-4 minutes, until browned. Sprinkle on top of the potato mixture.
- 4
Serve topped with green onions.
Oven instructions:
- 1
Add hashbrowns to a large mixing bowl. Microwave the hashbrowns for 2 minutes.
- 2
Add in the softened cream cheese, ricotta (or sour cream), ranch dressing mix and cheese. Stir well to coat the hashbrowns.
- 3
Scrape into a 9×13 inch baking dish.
- 4
Bake at 350° F for 45 minutes.
- 5
Sprinkle the Ritz crackers on top and drizzle with the melted butter. Bake for another 15 minutes.
- 6
Serve topped with green onions.
Instant Pot Million Dollar Potato Casserole
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About this Recipe
Craving a comforting, cheesy potato casserole but short on time? This Instant Pot Million Dollar Potato Casserole is your new go-to, delivering rich, satisfying flavors without the usual fuss of peeling and chopping. It’s the ultimate crowd-pleasing side dish that tastes incredibly indulgent.
What makes this recipe truly shine is its clever use of frozen hashbrowns, eliminating all the prep work. Paired with a luscious blend of cream cheese, rich ricotta or sour cream, and savory ranch seasoning, you get an incredibly creamy base. The crowning glory is a buttery, crisp Ritz cracker topping and fresh green onions, elevating this humble casserole to a "million dollar" experience in a fraction of the time.
Get ready for a casserole that’s wonderfully creamy and deeply satisfying. You'll enjoy tender potatoes enveloped in a cheesy, tangy sauce, all beneath a golden-brown, crunchy topping. Despite its luxurious taste, this is a remarkably easy dish to pull together, designed for speed and maximum flavor. It's hearty enough to be a standalone comfort food but truly shines as a decadent side.
This recipe offers an easy variation right in the ingredients: you can choose between ricotta cheese or sour cream to achieve your preferred creaminess and tang. Both options blend beautifully with the cream cheese and cheddar, ensuring a consistently delicious result. The simplicity of the ingredients means you’ll easily find everything you need at your local grocery store.
Serve this glorious potato casserole alongside your favorite roasted meats, grilled chicken, or as a star at your next potluck or holiday gathering. Its comforting presence makes it suitable for any occasion where you want to impress with minimal effort.